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7 Night Best of the Danube

From Budapest to Budapest

AmaLea

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13913250
  • Departs: Sat, Apr 4, 2026
  • Returns: Sat, Apr 11, 2026
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    Saturday - Apr 4, 2026
    Day
    1
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Check out of your hotel to board your luxurious ship, perhaps exploring more of the city independently before the evening's briefings, cocktail hour, and dinner. (B,D)
    Sunday - Apr 5, 2026
    Day
    2
    Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    Take your time this morning as the ship cruises from Austria to Slovakia. Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1563 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title "Coronation City of Kings", as you'll discover during your walking tour. If you prefer exploring the world through your tastebuds, join a special "Tastes of Slovakia" tour to sample traditional flavors from the region, including local beer. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city, or journey further on a guided cycling tour. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Apr 6, 2026
    Day
    3
    • Cruising the Wachau Valley, Austria
    • Melk, Austria
    Spend your morning reveling in the postcard-perfect landscapes of Austria's picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Wachau Valley. Later in the day, arrive in Melk. Located above the city on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube, Melk Abbey is one of Europe's largest and most revered Baroque monasteries and a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally founded in the 11th century, the magnificent abbey now houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manuscripts. During your tour you will see some of Melk's musical manuscripts as well as frescoes painted by Johann Michael Rottmayr and Paul Troger. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Apr 7, 2026
    Day
    4
    Linz, Germany
    • Linz, Germany
    Arrive in Linz, where you'll have multiple choices for excursions. In the morning, step off the ship into Linz, taking in its contemporary architecture as well as the old city center, the old market, and past the Mozart House, where he composed the Linz Symphony in only three days. As another alternative, pedal through Linz on an exhilarating bike tour. If you would rather fulfill your travel wish list in Salzburg, join a tour through the historic center, lovely Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilika St. Michael where the wedding scene from The Sound of Music was filmed. Alternatively, join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Cesky Krumlov, where you can stroll its cobblestone streets; marvel at the city's picturesque Baroque and Renaissance-style buildings; and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe's largest castle complexes. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Apr 8, 2026
    Day
    5
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Enjoy a full morning of scenic cruising, taking some time to sit back, relax, and delight in the ever-changing views. Sleep in late, participate in a complimentary wellness class, treat yourself to a massage, and get to know fellow travelers while exploring all the amenities onboard. In the afternoon, enjoy an overview of Vienna's history and all its famous landmarks on a city tour showcasing all its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Alternatively, take a thrilling guided bike ride along the romantic Danube Canal and through the city, traversing a bridge, cycling across a meadow, and heading to Vienna's famous Ringstrasse Boulevard. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Apr 9, 2026
    Day
    6
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Following your overnight in the "City of Waltzes", visit the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens, the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers. Built in the 18th century as an imperial summer residence, this magnificent 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historical monuments in Austria. If you prefer to connect with nature, journey to the town of Cobenzl where you will embark on a hike through the famed Vienna Woods that inspired a waltz composed by Johann Strauss II. Later in the day, explore Vienna at your leisure. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Apr 10, 2026
    Day
    7
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Start your exploration of the city on the Buda side of the Danube, following your guide through the city's Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman's Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below, and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest's Castle Hill. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admire the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes' Square, and the moving "Shoes on the Danube Bank" memorial. In the evening, head up to the Sun Deck or stroll around town, delighting in the way Budapest's magnificent landmarks illuminate against the night sky. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Apr 11, 2026
    Day
    8
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Bid farewell to Budapest and prepare for your flight home. (B)


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