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7 Night Melodies of the Danube Cruise from Budapest

Ship: AmaSonata

Cruise Line: AMA Waterways

Sailed: Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024 from Budapest, Hungary

Ended: Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024 departure of the AmaSonata. If AMA Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Wednesday - Sep 4, 2024

Budapest, Hungary

Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship. (D)

Day 2 - Thursday - Sep 5, 2024

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)

Day 3 - Friday - Sep 6, 2024

Bratislava, Slovakia

Host to the crowning ceremonies of many 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 4 - Saturday - Sep 7, 2024

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. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Sunday - Sep 8, 2024

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 for an exclusive visit to the more than 500-year-old Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Monday - Sep 9, 2024

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 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. During the afternoon, you can also choose to visit charming Cesky Krumlov, located across the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)

Day 7 - Tuesday - Sep 10, 2024

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. Alternatively, choose between a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress or a guided bike tour along the River Inn. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration- an AmaWaterways exclusive. (B,L,D)

Day 8 - Wednesday - Sep 11, 2024

Vilshofen, Germany

Bid farewell to Vilshofen and prepare for your flight home. (B)