Discover fairytale Prague and its magical church spires via a city tour or a hike to Prague Castle. Both will reveal why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive and vibrant cities, with a historic city center that's recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B)
Beer has been an important part of the Czech Republic since 993 when the first brewery was established. Beer is vital to the country's national identity, so much so that the Czechs are the biggest consumers of beer in the world. Join a beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes Czech beer some of the best in the world. (B) ... Read More
Depart from Prague via motorcoach and enjoy a stop in Regensburg. After a local highlights tour, drive to Vilshofen where you will board your ship. Later in the day, enjoy a festive Oktoberfest celebration - an AmaWaterways exclusive. (B,D)
Vilshofen, Germany
Arrive in Vilshofen, set at the confluence of the Danube and the Vils rivers in the heart of Bavaria. After boarding the ship, gather for an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration featuring traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing. (Meals: D)
Tuesday - Sep 8, 2026
Day 5
Passau, Germany
A morning cruise brings you to Passau, poised where the Danube meets the Inn and Ilz. Take a walking tour of the Old Town and visit a bakery to sample pretzels and chocolate, or hike into the hills above town for a visit to the Veste Oberhaus, a massive 13th-century fortress. Alternatively, go on a bike ride along the River Inn. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Sep 9, 2026
Day 6
Linz, Germany
Bus Travel
Salzburg, Austria
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Linz, Germany
Dock in Linz and set out on your choice of excursion: Take a day trip to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and the setting of The Sound of Music, where you may join a walking tour of its UNESCO World Heritage-designated Old Town. Or head to the Czech mountain town of Cesky Krumlov to discover its stunning architecture and the storybook Krumlov Castle. Alternatively, explore Linz on a guided walk or bike ride. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 10, 2026
Day 7
Durnstein, Austria
Bus Travel
Melk, Austria
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Durnstein, Austria
Sail through the beautiful Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its wines. From Durnstein, choose a guided walk through the town followed by tour of nearby Melk Abbey, where you'll meet a librarian to view meticulously restored medieval books. Instead, hike to Durnstein fortress, or ride a bike through the vineyards along the Danube. Later, gather for a tasting of local wines. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Glide into Austria's capital and see its imperial treasures, from the majestic Opera House to the grand City Hall. Combine your city tour with a guided visit to one of Vienna's renowned art museums: opt for Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, where one of the world's largest fine art collections is housed within a grand Neoclassical building, or venture to the Baroque Belvedere Palace, built as the summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy in 1723, and admire its extensive art collection, which includes Gustav Klimt's The Kiss. Alternatively, explore the city on a guided bike ride. Enjoy free time in Vienna this afternoon. Those that wish may attend an optional concert this evening in one of Vienna's iconic music venues (additional cost). (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Take a walking tour through the charming Old Town of Bratislava, once the capital of the Habsburg Empire, and attend a folklore performance with a string quartet at Primate's Palace. Alternatively, sample local specialties on a "Tastes of Slovakia" tour or climb up to Bratislava Castle for panoramic views. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
On a morning tour of Buda's Castle District, take in views from the fairytale turrets of Fisherman's Bastion and admire the striking architecture of Matthias Church. In the afternoon, explore the magnificent monuments of Pest or visit the largest synagogue in Europe and see the poignant Shoes on the Danube memorial on a Jewish history tour. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Visit the 19th-century Godollo Palace with its royal stables and Baroque theater, followed by lunch at a Godollo restaurant. Afterward, head for Puszta, the vast flat Great Hungarian Plain, where you will tour a genuine Hungarian csarda (farm) run by the carriage-drive world champion Lazar brothers. Following the tour, witness a unique, unforgettable performance of Hungarian horsemanship, a tradition that goes back to the hordes of Magyar tribes conquering Hungary in the 9th century. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Sep 15, 2026
Day 12
Mohacs, Hungary
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Pecs, Hungary
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Mohacs, Hungary
Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohacs and continue to historic Pecs. Venture underground to its fourth-century necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the exquisite interior of St. Peter's Basilica. Visit a porcelain factory in the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, then stroll to the mosque on the main square. Alternatively, head to the 2,000-year-old Szekszard wine region to sample its renowned reds or explore Mohacs on a guided bike tour. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Sep 16, 2026
Day 13
Vukovar, Croatia
Arrive in Croatia and visit Vukovar on a city tour or a bike ride, discovering its Baroque center that still bears scars from the war for independence in the 1990s. Cap off your tour with a private concert performed by local musicians at the Eltz Manor House. Alternatively, explore Tvrda Fortress and the ethnographic museum in nearby Osijek. This afternoon, taste Croatian wines at Vukovar's Old Cellars, or delve into the region's human history at the Vucedol Culture Museum. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 17, 2026
Day 14
Belgrade, Serbia
Immerse yourself in vibrant Belgrade during a visit to the Nikola Tesla Museum, Kalemegdan Fortress, and the sparkling Church of Saint Sava. Alternatively, go for a bike ride or hike to the fortress. Tour the National Museum of Serbia and enjoy a tasting of traditional plum brandy, or slivovitz, and local appetizers. Or journey to Novi Sad for a walking tour of its picturesque Old Town. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Friday - Sep 18, 2026
Day 15
Iron Gates
Follow the Danube as it winds into the mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Stop to visit Serbia's Golubac Fortress, and sail through magnificent gorges known as the Iron Gates. Keep an eye out for the face of King Decebalus, carved into the mountains on the Romanian side. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Sep 19, 2026
Day 16
Vidin, Bulgaria
In Vidin, a town with Celtic roots, explore the medieval Baba Vida Fortress on a guided tour or go for a bike ride to the castle. Alternatively, visit a local home for lesson in making traditional Bulgarian yogurt and a popular pastry called banitsa. (Meals: B,L,D)
Sunday - Sep 20, 2026
Day 17
Rousse, Bulgaria
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Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
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Rousse, Bulgaria
Discover Bulgaria's ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, and enjoy a Bulgarian wine tasting. Or explore the architecture of Rousse before visiting the Rousse Art Gallery and the rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo, 14th-century churches carved into the cliffs and adorned with colorful frescoes. Alternatively, journey through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest for a tour of the elegant historic center. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Disembark in Giurgiu and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Meals: B)
Giurgiu, Romania
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 18 - Monday - Sep 21, 2026
Day 18
Bus Travel
Bucharest, Romania
Air Travel
Istanbul, Turkey
Disembark the ship in Giurgiu and board a motorcoach to Bucharest, where you will board your flight to Istanbul. Upon landing, check into your hotel. (B)
Admire the grandeur of the spectacular Ottoman Sultans' Grand Palace of Topkapi, home to every Sultan from the 15th to the 19th century. During your tour, marvel at the private chambers of the Sultans, the Harem (women's quarters) and the Imperial Treasury's vast collection, including the jewel-encrusted Topkapi Dagger and the stunning 86-carat Spoonmaker's Diamond. (B) ... Read More
Allow yourself to be led through Istanbul's fascinating Old City, with its numerous Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman monuments. Admire the mighty defensive walls, the Roman aqueduct, and the hippodrome, among other iconic sites. (B)
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