Romantic Danube

  • CAD $3,180

  • 8 days / 7 nights

Vilshofen to Budapest

nThose longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the continent, where empires were built, kings and queens were crowned and some of the world’s greatest music was composed and performed by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven. Grand European cities like Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest forever remain timeless. Admire the beauty of Austria’s Lake District and the Czech Republic’s charming mountain town, Český Krumlov. From grand abbeys and fortresses perched high above the Danube to plentiful iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, be romanced by the Danube with all her regal and romantic splendour.

Itinerary

Day Destination Activities
1 Vilshofen EMBARKATION
2 Vilshofen
Passau
Explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town
Walking tour or Passau Castle hike
3 Linz Several choices of excursions available to explore the city of Linz and Salzburg
4 Weissenkirchen Optional walking tour in Dürnstein
Evening wine tasting at local winery
5 Vienna Optional city tour in the “City of Waltzes”
Enjoy bike tour OR free time in the afternoon
6 Bratislava Optional walking tour OR Slovakian Specialties tasting OR Bratislava Castle hike
7 Budapest Experience Budapest on a city tour or a hike
8 Budapest DISEMBARKATION

VILSHOFEN / EMBARKATION

Embark your cruise in Vilshofen. This evening meet your fellow passengers on board.

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.

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. During the afternoon, you have three more options of excursions. Choose a half-day in Salzburg or take a scenic drive through the beautiful Austrian Lake District with a stop in St. Wolfgang. You can also choose to visit the charming mountain town, Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border.

WEISSENKIRCHEN

Cruise to Weissenkirchen, gateway to Dürnstein located in the heart of the Wachau Valley. Once here, you can choose to join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, Dürnstein’s famed church tower, and then visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey. For the more active adventurer, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held. As an alternative excursion, visit a local apricot grower, where you’ll enjoy the regions finest apricot treats. Later in the evening, enjoy a special wine tasting of locally grown, world-renowned Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Weissenkirchen.

VIENNA

The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and you have three ways to discover them. Join a city tour showcasing its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active exploration of the area, take a guided bike ride along the Danube. During the afternoon, you can enjoy leisure time or pedal your way to Klosterneuburg Monastery on a guided cycling tour.

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 culinary host to sample traditional Slovakian specialties, as well as learn how to prepare stuffed potato ravioli with an opportunity to taste your own creation. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city.

BUDAPEST

Experience Budapest in one of two ways: on a city tour or a hike. Your city tour begins with a visit to the vibrant Great Market Hall brimming with vendors selling everything from food to souvenirs. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the river. As an alternative choice, hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. Spend your last evening on board cruising around the famed Parliament Building as the city turns on all her dazzling lights.

BUDAPEST

Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home.

Dates & Prices

Sailing SeasonPrice per person
2019 Low Season (March & April, November & December)Window Cabin (Category D) From $3,330
2019 Low Season (March & April, November & December)French Balcony (Category C or CA) From $4,040
2019 High Season (May - October)Window Cabin (Category D) From $4,400
2019 High Season (May - October)French Balcony (Category C or CA) From $5,110
2020 Low SeasonWindow Cabin (Category D) From $3,180
2020 Low SeasonFrench Balcony (Category C or CA) From $4,040
2020 High SeasonWindow Cabin (Category D) From $4,690
2020 High SeasonFrench Balcony (Category C or CA) From $5,550

*Port charges of $215 is included. Price per person based on double occupancy. Due to the dynamic nature of availability and pricing, please click here to contact us directly for sailing schedule and full pricing.

Ship Information

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AmaLea

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MS AmaSerena

The AmaSerena is a sister ship to the AmaPrima and features the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation.

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MS AmaViola

The AmaViola is a sister ship to the AmaStella and features the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation.

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