EMBARKATION-EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN, GERMANY. Embark in Vilshofen to begin you... Read More EMBARKATION-EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN, GERMANY. Embark in Vilshofen to begin your cruise. Later in the day, enjoy a festive Oktoberfest celebration – an AmaWaterways exclusive. (B,D)

“City of Three Rivers” walking tour-VILSHOFEN - PASSAU. Enjoy a free morning... Read More “City of Three Rivers” walking tour-VILSHOFEN - PASSAU. Enjoy a free morning to walk around the quaint village of Vilshofen. Later, cruise to Passau, where you have the option of exploring it one of three ways. Take a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Or choose between a guided bike tour along the Danube River or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress.. (B,L,D)

Free time-VILSHOFEN - PASSAU. Enjoy a free morning to walk around the quaint vil... Read More Free time-VILSHOFEN - PASSAU. Enjoy a free morning to walk around the quaint village of Vilshofen. Later, cruise to Passau, where you have the option of exploring it one of three ways. Take a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Or choose between a guided bike tour along the Danube River or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress.. (B,L,D)

Exclusive castle visit with private reception-LINZ. Opt for a full-day excursion... Read More Exclusive castle visit with private reception-LINZ. 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 Basilica St. Michael. Or join a morning walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or go on a bike tour of the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. You can also choose to visit charming Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)

“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour-LINZ. Opt for a full-day excursion ... Read More “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour-LINZ. 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 Basilica St. Michael. Or join a morning walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or go on a bike tour of the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. You can also choose to visit charming Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)

Scenic cruising through Strudengau and UNESCO Wachau Valley-WEISSENKIRCHEN, AUST... Read More Scenic cruising through Strudengau and UNESCO Wachau Valley-WEISSENKIRCHEN, AUSTRIA. Head up to the Sun Deck for panoramic views as you unwind with a scenic cruise through the Strudengau and UNESCO-designated Wachau valleys. After reaching Melk, you’ll be treated to two choices of excursions. Take a tour of the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. Or enjoy a guided bike tour to Marbach. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour through the medieval cobblestone streets reveals 16th-century townhouses and wine taverns. Marvel at the luminous blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche, Dürnstein’s famed church cloister tower, considered the most beautiful of its kind in all of Austria. OR hike the trail up to the ruins of Durnstein Fortress, where Richard the Lionheart was once held captive, and where you’ll find spectacular views of the valley, river and village below. You can also choose to cycle along the picturesque Danube on a guided bike tour or enjoy a Spitz Hike. (B,L,D)

Dürnstein Walking Tour-WEISSENKIRCHEN, AUSTRIA. Head up to the Sun Deck for pan... Read More Dürnstein Walking Tour-WEISSENKIRCHEN, AUSTRIA. Head up to the Sun Deck for panoramic views as you unwind with a scenic cruise through the Strudengau and UNESCO-designated Wachau valleys. After reaching Melk, you’ll be treated to two choices of excursions. Take a tour of the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. Or enjoy a guided bike tour to Marbach. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour through the medieval cobblestone streets reveals 16th-century townhouses and wine taverns. Marvel at the luminous blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche, Dürnstein’s famed church cloister tower, considered the most beautiful of its kind in all of Austria. OR hike the trail up to the ruins of Durnstein Fortress, where Richard the Lionheart was once held captive, and where you’ll find spectacular views of the valley, river and village below. You can also choose to cycle along the picturesque Danube on a guided bike tour or enjoy a Spitz Hike. (B,L,D)

“Imperial Vienna” tour-VIENNA, AUSTRIA. The “City of Waltzes” is a treas... Read More “Imperial Vienna” tour-VIENNA, AUSTRIA. The “City of Waltzes” is a treasure trove and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in the UNESCO-designated historic city center and visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For a more active exploration, take a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time exploring this iconic city even more or visit Schnobrunn Palace & Gardens. (B,L,D)

“Coronation City” walking tour-BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Host to the crowning ce... Read More “Coronation City” walking tour-BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. 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)

Scenic cruising through Danube Bend-BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. You cannot help but fall ... Read More Scenic cruising through Danube Bend-BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. You cannot help but fall in love with Budapest, known as the “Queen of the Danube.” Your city tour begins with a visit to the Great Market Hall. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. Alternatively, hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city. (B,L,D)

Puszta excursion-BUDAPEST. Tradition will be on full display in Puszta, the Grea... Read More Puszta excursion-BUDAPEST. Tradition will be on full display in Puszta, the Great Hungarian Plain. Tour a genuine Hungarian csárda (farm) run by world-champion carriage-drivers. Afterwards, be treated to an unforgettable performance of horsemanship and then experience the Hungarians’ warm hospitality, along with a traditional lunch complete with authentic goulash. (B,L,D)

Pécs excursion-MOHÁCS – PÉCS. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohács and ... Read More Pécs excursion-MOHÁCS – PÉCS. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohács and then visit Pécs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit the UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter’s Basilica, the city’s main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Széchenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pécs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or choose a guided bike tour through Mohács. For wine connoisseurs, you’ll want to go instead to the Szekszárd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. (B,L,D)

OR Croatian wine tasting -VUKOVAR, CROATIA – NOVI SAD, SERBIA. Go on a city t... Read More OR Croatian wine tasting -VUKOVAR, CROATIA – NOVI SAD, SERBIA. Go on a city tour showcasing the Ovčara Memorial and Eltz Palace. Alternatively, choose a wine tasting in Ilok, a center of wine production since Roman times. Later, cruise to Novi Sad, the “Serbian Athens” and go on a walking tour to Dunavski Park and through Stari Grad, the Old Town center. Or, join a guided biking tour or hike through Fruska Gora National Park. During the evening, visit Petrovaradin Fortress. (B,L,D)

“The Athens of Serbia” walking tour-VUKOVAR, CROATIA – NOVI SAD, SERBIA. G... Read More “The Athens of Serbia” walking tour-VUKOVAR, CROATIA – NOVI SAD, SERBIA. Go on a city tour showcasing the Ovčara Memorial and Eltz Palace. Alternatively, choose a wine tasting in Ilok, a center of wine production since Roman times. Later, cruise to Novi Sad, the “Serbian Athens” and go on a walking tour to Dunavski Park and through Stari Grad, the Old Town center. Or, join a guided biking tour or hike through Fruska Gora National Park. During the evening, visit Petrovaradin Fortress. (B,L,D)

City tour and Eltz Castle-VUKOVAR, CROATIA – NOVI SAD, SERBIA. Go on a city to... Read More City tour and Eltz Castle-VUKOVAR, CROATIA – NOVI SAD, SERBIA. Go on a city tour showcasing the Ovčara Memorial and Eltz Palace. Alternatively, choose a wine tasting in Ilok, a center of wine production since Roman times. Later, cruise to Novi Sad, the “Serbian Athens” and go on a walking tour to Dunavski Park and through Stari Grad, the Old Town center. Or, join a guided biking tour or hike through Fruska Gora National Park. During the evening, visit Petrovaradin Fortress. (B,L,D)

“The City by Two Rivers” tour-BELGRADE. Explore Serbia’s capital, Belgrade... Read More “The City by Two Rivers” tour-BELGRADE. Explore Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, on a city tour that includes the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava. Or, hike to well-preserved Belgrade Fortress with its conical towers. Later, visit the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Serbian Royal Family; and then tour the House of Flowers, the mausoleum of Marshal Tito, who became the first President of Yugoslavia. Or enjoy a taste of the region by sampling Serbian plum brandy, Šlivovitz, and delicious local delights at the Quburich Distillery. For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. (B,L,D)

Scenic Cruising through the Iron Gates-SCENIC CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES. V... Read More Scenic Cruising through the Iron Gates-SCENIC CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES. Visit Golubac Fortress, one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe, then enjoy scenic cruising through the Iron Gates – one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. (B,L,D)

Vidin walking tour-VIDIN, BULGARIA. Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria’s oldest ci... Read More Vidin walking tour-VIDIN, BULGARIA. Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria’s oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the largest preserved medieval castle in Bulgaria. Continue on to Belogradchik, one of Bulgaria’s natural wonders, where you can hike around its most spectacular rock formations. Alternatively, visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa, a pastry you will also get to make. You also have the choice to bike through Vidin and to the castle or to take a Vidin Walking Tour. (B,L,D)

Veliko Tarnovo excursion-ROUSSE – GIURGIU, BUCHAREST. Visit Bulgaria’s ancie... Read More Veliko Tarnovo excursion-ROUSSE – GIURGIU, BUCHAREST. Visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to go to Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. Later in the day, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the “Little Paris of the East.” Or, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the “Little Paris of the East.” Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture, followed by a visit to the Palace of the Parliament, the second largest administrative building in the world. (B,L,D)

DISEMBARKATION-GIURGIU – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark the ship and bid farewell t... Read More DISEMBARKATION-GIURGIU – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home. (B)