7- Night Cruise
CRUISE FROM : Vilshofen to Budapest
Indulge your passion for awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music and breathtaking spring landscapes on this beautifully curated itinerary specifically designed for AmaMagna. An exclusive wine festival in Spitz is only one of the epicurean experiences you’ll indulge in as you celebrate spring on board this innovative ship. Vienna, home to a treasure trove of Baroque splendors, including its grand Schönbrunn Palace, gives you a glimpse into bygone grandeur. With festive décor, regional Easter cuisine and special holiday themed onboard entertainment, you are sure to immerse yourself in the joyful spirit of the spring season as it comes alive along the Danube.
Vilshofen
EMBARKATION
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
Board the ultra-luxurious AmaMagna. In the evening, be treated to an AmaWaterways-exclusive Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration complete with music, beer and sausages. (D)
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour
OR Passau Castle hike
OR River Inn bike tour
Join a walking tour and marvel at Passau’s Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Or take a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress. You can also ride to Wernstein on a guided bike tour. (B,L,D)
Linz
Full-day Salzburg excursion
OR Full-day Český Krumlov excursion
OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
Grein
Greinburg Castle visit
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg and tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. You may also choose to join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Český 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. Following these full-day excursions, you may also choose to take a brief walking tour in Linz. Alternatively, join a walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or bike along the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. Later in the day, visit Greinburg Castle, the oldest residential castle in Austria. (B,L,D)
Melk
Melk Abbey visit
OR Melk bike tour
OR Benedictine Abbey hike*
Spitz
Dürnstein walking tour
OR Dürnstein Fortress hike
OR Spitz hike
OR Spitz bike tour
Exclusive Wine Experience
In the morning, you can visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. You can also opt to join a guided hike to the abbey, with the option to join the guided tour, or you may choose to bike to Marbach before returning to Melk and the ship for lunch. During the afternoon, journey to Spitz and take a guided excursion to Dürnstein to stroll along the cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower on a walking tour. Those who wish a more active adventure of the area can hike to the historic Dürnstein Fortress, cycle through Spitz, or hike around Spitz up to Rotes Tor. In the evening, be treated to an exclusive wine festival where you’ll enjoy some of the region’s famous wines. (B,L,D)
*Excursion available on cruise dates between April – October
Vienna
“Imperial Vienna” tour
OR Vienna by Bike tour
Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens
Vienna 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, visit the Palace of Schönbrunn, an exquisite example of Baroque architecture and opulence. Built as the summer residence of the Habsburg Emperors and spanning an astounding 1,441 rooms, this Rococo palace soon became one of their favorite homes. Your visit will include a guided tour of the Imperial apartments, the carriage museum and the equally impressive gardens. (B,L,D)
Bratislava
“Coronation City of Kings” walking tour
OR Tastes of Slovakia
OR Castle hike
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 special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike to its gleaming castle. (B,L,D)
Scenic Cruising
Danube Bend
Budapest
Buda City Tour
OR Castle Hill hike
During the morning, sail toward Budapest, passing through the scenic Danube Bend where you’ll see some of Hungary’s oldest settlements, including Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre. Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. On the Buda side of the city, follow 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. (B,L,D)
Budapest
DISEMBARKATION
Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents
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