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Melodies of the Danube (Wine Cruise) - 2021
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Day | Activity |
Day 1 | Arrive In Budapest, Hungary – EMBARKATION |
Day 2 | Budapest |
Day 3 | Vienna, Austria |
Day 4 | Vienna, Austria – Krems, Austria |
Day 5 | Weissenkirchen, Austria – Grein, Austria |
Day 6 | Linz |
Day 7 | Passau, Germany – Vilshofen, Germany |
Day 8 | Vilshofen – DISEMBARKATION |
Day | Activity |
Day 1 | Arrive In Budapest, Hungary – EMBARKATION |
Day 2 | Budapest |
Day 3 | Vienna, Austria |
Day 4 | Vienna, Austria – Krems, Austria |
Day 5 | Weissenkirchen, Austria – Grein, Austria |
Day 6 | Linz |
Day 7 | Passau, Germany – Vilshofen, Germany |
Day 8 | Vilshofen – DISEMBARKATION |
Day | Activity / Description |
Day 1 | Arrive In Budapest, Hungary – EMBARKATION Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship. (D) Meals: Dinner |
Day 2 | Budapest 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) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 3 | 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) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4 | Vienna, Austria – Krems, Austria Discover Vienna’s lasting royal treasures on a tour that includes the 18th-century Burgtheater built for Habsburg Empress Maria Theresa, elegant Hofburg Palace and its Imperial Apartments, as well as the Museum of Princess Sisi, and the Imperial Treasury. 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) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 5 | Weissenkirchen, Austria – Grein, Austria 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. Or opt for a walking tour of Weissenkirchen followed by an abbey visit. 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, join a guided bike tour to Melk or hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held. 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. While here, enjoy a folklore show and wine reception. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6 | 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 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. You can also choose to visit the charming mountain town, Ceský Krumlov, or the Austrian Lake District, a famed resort area. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 7 | 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. 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) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 8 | Vilshofen – DISEMBARKATION This morning, disembark your ship in Vilshofen. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
Day | Activity / Description |
Day 1 | Arrive In Budapest, Hungary – EMBARKATION Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship. (D) Meals: Dinner |
Day 2 | Budapest 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) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 3 | 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) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4 | Vienna, Austria – Krems, Austria Discover Vienna’s lasting royal treasures on a tour that includes the 18th-century Burgtheater built for Habsburg Empress Maria Theresa, elegant Hofburg Palace and its Imperial Apartments, as well as the Museum of Princess Sisi, and the Imperial Treasury. 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) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 5 | Weissenkirchen, Austria – Grein, Austria 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. Or opt for a walking tour of Weissenkirchen followed by an abbey visit. 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, join a guided bike tour to Melk or hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held. 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. While here, enjoy a folklore show and wine reception. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6 | 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 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. You can also choose to visit the charming mountain town, Ceský Krumlov, or the Austrian Lake District, a famed resort area. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 7 | 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. 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) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 8 | Vilshofen – DISEMBARKATION This morning, disembark your ship in Vilshofen. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
This 162-passenger vessel incorporates the most advanced design offering spacious staterooms featuring our exclusive twin balconies, multiple dining venues, heated pool, Internet/WiFi access and more. Like a fallen leaf floating atop the water, AmaCerto floats effortlessly down Europe’s most fascinating waterways. A harvest theme is carried throughout the ship in autumn reds and golds, from the spacious and well-appointed staterooms, with their plush bedding and soft robes, to the classically elegant Main Lounge with its baby grand piano and bar. An onboard salon puts you center stage and ready for your close-up. On the Sun Deck, a heated pool features a swim-up bar with underwater bar stools, and a walking track provides the perfect venue for a romantic sunrise or sunset stroll. And from the kitchen, you’ll find fine dining to the extreme, with exquisite, regionally inspired cuisine prepared in both the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, where views of the rippling river are just the amuse-bouche to every mouthwatering bite.