Melodies of the Danube (Budapest to Vilshofen)

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Melodies of the Danube (Budapest to Vilshofen)



Tour Description:

Travel on the beautiful Danube through four European countries. Experience the sights and sounds that have long inspired musicians, poets and artists. Begin your cruise in Budapest, continuing on to Bratislava and Vienna, the romantic birthplace of the waltz. Cruise through the scenic wine-growing region of the Wachau Valley, visit the spectacular Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and explore charming medieval towns.

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Saturday 30 Mar 24 — Saturday 06 Apr 24Starting at $3,199 Get a Quote
Monday 01 Apr 24 — Monday 08 Apr 24Starting at $3,299 Get a Quote
Saturday 06 Apr 24 — Saturday 13 Apr 24Starting at $3,299 Get a Quote
Saturday 13 Apr 24 — Saturday 20 Apr 24Starting at $3,399 Get a Quote
Wednesday 17 Apr 24 — Wednesday 24 Apr 24Starting at $3,499 Get a Quote
Monday 22 Apr 24 — Monday 29 Apr 24Starting at $3,599 Get a Quote
Saturday 27 Apr 24 — Saturday 04 May 24Starting at $3,699 Get a Quote
Monday 29 Apr 24 — Monday 06 May 24Starting at $3,699 Get a Quote
Saturday 04 May 24 — Saturday 11 May 24Starting at $3,799 Get a Quote
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Wednesday 04 Sep 24 — Wednesday 11 Sep 24Starting at $4,299 Get a Quote
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Saturday 26 Apr 25 — Saturday 03 May 25Starting at $3,799 Get a Quote
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Wednesday 20 Aug 25 — Wednesday 27 Aug 25Starting at $4,199 Get a Quote
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Wednesday 27 Aug 25 — Wednesday 03 Sep 25Starting at $4,299 Get a Quote
Saturday 30 Aug 25 — Saturday 06 Sep 25Starting at $4,299 Get a Quote
Monday 01 Sep 25 — Monday 08 Sep 25Starting at $4,399 Get a Quote
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Wednesday 15 Oct 25 — Wednesday 22 Oct 25Starting at $4,299 Get a Quote
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Wednesday 12 Nov 25 — Wednesday 19 Nov 25Starting at $3,799 Get a Quote


ITINERARY

Day 1
EMBARKATION – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship.

Day 2
BUDAPEST. Today you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following 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. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square and the moving “Shoes on the Danube Bank” memorial.

Day 3
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. 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 up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city.

Day 4
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.

Day 5
WEISSENKIRCHEN – GREIN. 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 for an exclusive visit to the more than 500-year-old Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above.

Day 6
LINZ, AUSTRIA. 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. You may also choose to join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Cesky 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 go on a bike tour of the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. (B,L,D) *Note: Not combinable with other tours on this day.

Day 7
PASSAU, GERMANY – VILSHOFEN. 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. Alternately, 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.

Day 8
VILSHOFEN – DISEMBARKATION. Bid farewell to Vilshofen and prepare for your flight home.

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