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BUDAPEST TO VILSHOFEN River cruise on AmaWaterways AmaSonata Melodies of the Danube (Wine Cruise) COUNTRIES: AUSTRIA, GERMANY, HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA AmaWaterways wine cruises add a unique epicurean dimension to a variety of itineraries at no additional cost. Join us on this wine cruise with a special wine host and be treated to a menu of exclusive wine and culinary experiences designed to delve deeper into the wonderful flavors and tastes of Europe. Let wine and song carry you along the melodious Danube—muse for musicians, artists and poets for centuries. Explore Prague, Vienna and Budapest, magnificent capital cities with storybook architecture and the tales to match. Visit Salzburg, the setting for the beloved film classic, "The Sound of Music," complete with a stop in Mondsee, home of the famed Basilica St. Michael where the movie’s wedding scene was filmed. Indulge in the flavors of the region, from delicate, apricot-scented wines of Austria’s Wachau Valley to the hearty Bavarian beer at a traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest in Vilshofen. Each bend and twist in the river affords new surprises just waiting for you to discover. April 1 EMBARKATION – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship. During the evening, be treated to a special Illuminations cruise past the capital’s glittering riverfront. (D) April 2 BUDAPEST Included tour options: “Queen of the Danube” tour OR Castle Hill hike Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture, tradition and even a secret labyrinth of caves under the city. 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) April 3 Vienna Included tour options: Vienna City Tour OR Vienna bike tour Traditional Viennese Wine and Music Evening 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 along the Alte Donau river, or the Old Danube. 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) April 4 VIENNA, AUSTRIA Included tour options: Vienna Royal Treasures tour OR Guided Klosterneuburg bike tour Krems Schloss Gobelsburg cellar tour and tasting 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 and the Holy Lance, as well as the Crown of the Austrian Empire. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike tour Danube River to the nearby town of Klosterneuberg. 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 their cellars, learning more about the traditional methods drawn from historical wine-making practices, as well as tasting some traditional Austrian wines. (B,L,D) April 5 WEISSENKIRCHEN – GREIN, AUSTRIA Included tour options: Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey OR Dürnstein excursion with wine and apricot tastings OR Dürnstein fortress hike OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour Scenic Cruising Strudengau Valley Grein Burg Clam wine tasting After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Dürnstein before visiting the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. For a more culinary-focused experience, join a walking tour in Dürnstein, 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 Clam. 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) April 6 LINZ, AUSTRIA Included tour options: Full-day Salzburg excursion “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour Český Krumlov excursion* 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 the charming mountain town, Český Krumlov. (B,L,D) *Note: Not available with full-day Salzburg excursion April 7 PASSAU – VILSHOFEN, GERMANY Passau “City of Three Rivers” walking tour OR Passau Castle hike OR Passau bike tour Vilshofen Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration Discover the city of Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy 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. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration— an AmaWaterways exclusive. (B,L,D) April 8 VILSHOFEN – DISEMBARKATION Bid farewell to Vilshofen and prepare for your flight home. (B) Pre hotel in Budapest and post hotel in Prague will be available to reserve soon |
Optional 2 Night pre in Budapest and 3 Night post in Prague including transfer to Prague and tours as listed. $1460 per person
DAY 1 Budapest Hotel check-in. Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel.
DAY 2 Budapest “Hidden Budapest” tour
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)
Day 3 - 10 Cruise the Danube
DAY 10 Vilshofen DISEMBARKATION
Transfer to Prague via Regensburg to see UNESCO city highlights tour
Prague Hotel check-in
DAY 11 Prague “Golden City of a Hundred Spires” tour OR Prague Castle hike
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 Hundertwasser Dancing House. Visit the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before walking over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square, where you will find the capital’s famous Astronomical Clock. (B)
DAY 12 Prague Czech beer tasting
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, whilst 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. 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)
Day 13 Flight home
DAY 1 Budapest Hotel check-in. Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel.
DAY 2 Budapest “Hidden Budapest” tour
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)
Day 3 - 10 Cruise the Danube
DAY 10 Vilshofen DISEMBARKATION
Transfer to Prague via Regensburg to see UNESCO city highlights tour
Prague Hotel check-in
DAY 11 Prague “Golden City of a Hundred Spires” tour OR Prague Castle hike
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 Hundertwasser Dancing House. Visit the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before walking over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square, where you will find the capital’s famous Astronomical Clock. (B)
DAY 12 Prague Czech beer tasting
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, whilst 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. 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)
Day 13 Flight home
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With Covid-related protocols and country entry regulations continuing to evolve, it often creates additional barriers related to unvaccinated travelers that impact our guests’ experience. With that in mind, AmaWaterways will only be welcoming guests fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on board our ships, effective immediately.
Guests must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 within at least 14 days prior to departure for Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca or within 28 days prior for Johnson & Johnson. In addition, we strongly recommend all guests take a PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure and bring documentation of a negative result with them on their sailing, as a precautionary measure. |
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Pricing (double occupancy):
Cat E High Window (160 sf) Sold Out
Cat D High Window (160 sf) $3248 pp plus $210pp port fees
Cat BB Balcony (210 sf) Sold Out
Cat BA Larger Balcony Cabin (210 sq. ft.) $4848 pp plus $210pp port fees
Cat AB Larger Balcony Cabin (235 sf) $5048 pp plus $210pp port fees
Cat AA Plus Balcony (290 sf) Sold Out
Cat SS Suite (300 sf) $6548 pp plus $210pp port fees
Ask about single supplement pricing
Deck Plans
The deposit is just $400 per person and the balance isn't due until December 23, 2021! Monthly payments available.
Cat E High Window (160 sf) Sold Out
Cat D High Window (160 sf) $3248 pp plus $210pp port fees
Cat BB Balcony (210 sf) Sold Out
Cat BA Larger Balcony Cabin (210 sq. ft.) $4848 pp plus $210pp port fees
Cat AB Larger Balcony Cabin (235 sf) $5048 pp plus $210pp port fees
Cat AA Plus Balcony (290 sf) Sold Out
Cat SS Suite (300 sf) $6548 pp plus $210pp port fees
Ask about single supplement pricing
Deck Plans
The deposit is just $400 per person and the balance isn't due until December 23, 2021! Monthly payments available.
Hosted by David, Blair and Susan see bios...
Susan is our latest addition to our World Cruises & Travel family. She will help us explore the local culinary scene in Budapest and Prague. The guides for our walking and tasting tours are experts in the region's history, cuisine, and culture. Want to know what it is like to travel with us on one of our hosted trips? Check this letter out from one of our travelers...
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