7 Night Danube River Cruise Aboard the AMAViola

Optional 2 Night Pre-Cruise in Budapest & Optional 3 Night Post-Cruise in Prague

Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. Indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in four magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague. Let the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District.

Day 1 - FLIGHT

Flight to Budapest, Hungary.

DAY 2 - Budapest, Hungary

Arrive at hotel in Budapest for 2-night stay. Evening at leisure.

Day 3 - budapest

Budapest, “Queen of the Danube,” is one of Europe’s most regal and storied cities with most of its iconic sights just off the banks of the Danube. (B)

Day 4 - Budapest — embarkation

Embark ship to begin your Melodies of the Danube Cruise. (B, D)

Day 5 - budapest

Guided tour of Budapest features the Great Market Hall, Heroes’ Square, Castle Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion, Mattias Church as well as
both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. (B, L, D)

Day 6 - 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.” Join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. (B, L, D)

Day 7 - Vienna, austria

The “City of Waltzes” tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. (B, L, D)

Day 8 - Weissenkirchen — Grein, Austria

Walking tour of Dürnstein and the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey or enjoy a wine tasting paired with special apricot treats from a local boutique. Sail through the Strudengau Valley to medieval Grein for an exclusive visit to the 500-year-old Greinburg Castle. Enjoy a folklore show and wine reception. (B, L, D)

Day 9 - Linz, Austria

Guided tour of Salzburg including, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, the Old Market and stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael. Or join a walking tour of the old city of Linz and by the Mozart House. Or visit charming Cesky Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B, L, D)

Day 10 - Passau, Germany — Vilshofen, Germany

Passau walking tour to see the Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Cruise to Vilshofen for a festive Oktoberfest celebration-an Ama Waterways exclusive. (B, L, D)

Day 11 - VILSHOFEN - disembarkation — prague, czech republic

Depart the ship and travel to Regensburg, one of Germany’s best- preserved medieval cities, for a guided walking tour. Arrive at hotel in Prague for 3-night stay. (B)

Day 12 - Prague

Experience the wonders of Prague’s historic city center, a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site, on
a city tour. 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 and the capital’s famous Astronomical Clock. (B)

Day 13 - Prague

Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic with the first brewery known to have existed in 993. More than 100 breweries with a combination of big names and micro establishments offer a huge range of styles. Enjoy a Czech beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes Czech beer some of the very best in the world. (B)

Day 14 - Flight

Flight home from Prague.

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