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12 Night Melodies of the Danube (Wine) and Land Tour

From Budapest to Prague

AmaBella

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13948224
  • Departs: Mon, Mar 17, 2025
  • Returns: Thu, Mar 27, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Mar 15, 2025
    Day
    1
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Mar 16, 2025
    Day
    2
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Budapest is one of Europe's most regal and storied cities-and many of its most iconic sights are just off the banks of the Danube. Often described as the "Queen of the Danube", Budapest is well-known for Fisherman's Bastion, Buda Hill, and its magnificent Hungarian Parliament building. However, this sprawling city is full of rich history and culture and offers many "hidden" treasures as you venture further past its river banks. During this excursion, your guide will take you deeper into the city to discover fascinating sites lesser-known to the average traveler. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Mar 17, 2025
    Day
    3
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Monday - Mar 17, 2025
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Check out of your hotel to board your luxurious ship. (B,D)
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship. (D)
    Tuesday - Mar 18, 2025
    Day
    4
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Your city tour begins with a visit to the Great Market Hall before going to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. You'll see Heroes' Square and Castle Hill, home to the Fisherman's Bastion and Mattias Church. As an alternative, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Mar 19, 2025
    Day
    5
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    The "City of Waltzes" offers a wealth of gems 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 Vienna's historic city center and then visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, or discover Vienna by bike. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. Later, enjoy wine and live music at a traditional Austrian Heuriger (wine tavern). (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Mar 20, 2025
    Day
    6
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    • Krems, Austria
    Discover Vienna's lasting royal treasures on this fascinating tour as you make your way to the Imperial Treasury, which holds the glittering jewels of the Holy Roman Empire, including the Imperial Crown, as well as the Crown of the Austrian Empire. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike tour along the Danube River to the nearby town of Klosterneuburg. Later, sail to Krems and enjoy a special wine tasting at Schloss Gobelsburg, formerly a Cistercian monastery, which is one of the oldest wineries in Austria. Visit this beautiful castle and have the opportunity to tour the cellars, learning more about the traditional methods drawn from historical wine-making practices, as well as tasting some traditional Austrian wines. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Mar 21, 2025
    Day
    7
    Weissenkirchen, Austria
    • Weissenkirchen, Austria
    • Grein, Austria
    After reaching Weissenkirchen, you'll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Durnstein before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Melk Abbey. For a more culinary-focused experience, join a walking tour in Durnstein, then enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner and sample special apricot treats from a local boutique. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held or join a guided bike tour to Melk. Later in the day, sail through the Strudengau Valley to medieval Grein and be treated to an exquisite wine tasting at Austria's historic Burg Clam located on the cliffs high above the nearby village of Klam. While nestled deep within this majestic and historic setting, enjoy the opportunity to sample a few local vintages. Wines from this region tend to have a pronounced freshness, spiciness, finesse, and complexity. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Mar 22, 2025
    Day
    8
    Linz, Germany
    • Linz, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Mondsee, Austria, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Salzburg, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Linz, Germany
    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 Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica of 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. During the afternoon, you can also choose to visit the charming mountain town, Cesky Krumlov (not available with full-day Salzburg excursion). (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Mar 23, 2025
    Day
    9
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    • Vilshofen, Germany
    Discover the city of Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephan's Cathedral. Or choose between a guided bike tour along the Danube River or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration - an AmaWaterways exclusive. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Mar 24, 2025
    Day
    10
    Vilshofen, Germany
    • Vilshofen, Germany
    This morning, disembark your ship in Vilshofen. (B)
    • Vilshofen, Germany
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Monday - Mar 24, 2025
    Day
    10
    • Bus Travel
    • Regensburg, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    Depart the ship and drive to Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities, which you'll discover on a guided walking tour. After touring Regensburg, continue on to Prague. (B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Mar 25, 2025
    Day
    11
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    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 Dancing House. Visit the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before walking over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square, where you will find the capital's famous Astronomical Clock. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Mar 26, 2025
    Day
    12
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    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, while 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 per capita. 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) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Mar 27, 2025
    Day
    13
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    Bid farewell to Prague and prepare for your flight home. (B)


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