Join us for 9-days aboard AmaWaterways AmaViola for a Romantic Danube River Cruise starting at $5898* from Germany on May 24, 2024. You will see Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before cruising to Passau, Linz, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. Does not include International Airfare, Port Taxes,...Read More

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Starting from $5898.00

What’s Included

  • All Inclusive Pricing
  • Cruise
  • Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
  • Meals on Ship
  • International Airfare
  • Other meals as indicated
  • Administrative Fee
  • Cruise Taxes

^ Additional Baggage & Optional fees may apply.

Join us for 9-days aboard AmaWaterways AmaViola for a Romantic Danube River Cruise starting at $5898* from Germany on May 24, 2024. You will see Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before cruising to Passau, Linz, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. Does not include International Airfare, Port Taxes, Transfers & Onboard Gratuities.

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Daily Itinerary

Day 1 - May 24: DEPART THE USA

Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Germany.

Day 2 - May 25: EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN

Arrive in Germany and board your luxurious river cruise ship.

Day 3 - MAY 26 - VILSHOFEN - PASSAU

Explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before cruising to Passau, known as the “City of Three Rivers.” Join a walking tour or if you prefer to be more active, hike high into the hills for a visit to the “Veste Oberhaus,” Passau’s Castle Hill; or go on a River Inn bike tour. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - MAY 27- LINZ

The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you’ll tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the famed Basilica St. Michael and site of the wedding scene in The Sound of Music. Alternatively, you can join a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House; or go on a guided bike tour along the city’s famed “Culture Mile” and the Danube. You can also choose to visit the charming mountain town, Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - MAY 29 (WED) VIENNA

The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and your city tour showcases them, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace. Your tour concludes in the historic city center with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Or if you prefer a more active tour, take a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - MAY 28 (TUE) WEISSENKIRCHEN

Cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weissenkirchen, gateway to Dürnstein. Once here, you can choose to join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, and then visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey. For the more active adventurer, you can opt to hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held, or take a bike ride along the Danube through the Wachau Valley. As an alternative excursion, visit a local apricot grower, where you’ll enjoy the region’s finest apricot treats. Later in the evening, enjoy a special wine tasting of locally grown, world-renowned Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Weissenkirchen. (B,L,D)

Day 7 - MAY 30 - BRATISLAVA

Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D)

Day 8 - MAY 31 - BUDAPEST

Your city tour begins at Budapest’s Great Market Hall, where you’ll discover plenty of delicious food and shopping. Afterwards, you’ll visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. You’ll see the 19th-century Chain Bridge, which connects the Buda district with Pest; and the UNESCO-designated Castle Hill district, which contains some of Budapest’s most important medieval monuments and museums. As an alternative choice, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. (B,L,D)

Day 9 - JUN 1 - BUDAPEST– DISEMBARKATION

Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B)

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Enhance Your Journey

Prague Pre Cruise Package - Starting from $900

May 21 - 25, 2024 • Starting at $900*

MAY 21 (TUE) DEPART USA
Board your overnight flight to Prague MAY 22 (WED) ARRIVE IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC Arrive in Prague and check-in to your hotel. 

MAY 23 (THU) PRAGUE
Experience the wonders of Prague and its historic city center that is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site on your city tour or you can hike to the grand castle. See Rudolfinum and the Hundertwasser Dancing House. Visit the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before walking over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square, where you will find the capital’s famous Astronomical Clock. (B) 

MAY 24 (FRI) PRAGUE
Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic with the first brewery known to have existed in 993. Pilsner Urquell was created in 1842, being the first pilsner ever made, whilst Budweiser came into being in the city of Budweis. Beer is a core part of the country’s national identity, so much so the Czechs are the biggest consumers of beer in the world. The country is home to more than 100 breweries with a combination of big names and micro establishments offering a huge range of styles, so join a Czech beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes the Czech’s beer some of the very best in the world. (B)

MAY 25 (SAT) PAGUE - REGENSBURG, GERMANY - VILSHOFEN - EMBARKATION
Depart from Prague via motorcoach and enjoy a stop in Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which you’ll discover on a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. After touring Regensburg, continue your journey on to Vilshofen, where you will board your luxury cruise ship. Cap the day off with an exclusive festive Oktoberfest celebration. (B,D) 

Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
*A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions.

Departure Dates

Friday, May 24, 2024
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*A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions