AMAWATERWAYS 8 Days | Magna on the Danube Westbound

BUDAPEST TO VILSHOFEN

Day 1 | Budapest, Hungary. Embark. Board the ultra-luxurious AmaMagna and settle into your stateroom. (B,D)

Day 2 | Budapest. Scenic Cruising. Danube Bend. Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Visit 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, hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city. During the afternoon, sail out of Budapest, passing through the scenic Danube Bend where you’ll see some of Hungary’s oldest settlements, including Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre. (B,L,D)

Excursion Choices — “Queen of the Danube” tour — OR — Castle Hill hike

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 to Bratislava’s gleaming castle. (B,L,D)

Excursion Choices — “Coronation City of Kings” walking tour — OR — Tastes of Slovakia — OR — Castle hike

Day 4 | Vienna, Austria. Schönbrunn Palace and 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 UNESCO-designated Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens, the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers. Built in the 18th century as an imperial summer residence, this magnificent 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural and historical monuments in Austria. (B,L,D)

Excursion Choices — “Imperial Vienna” tour — OR — Vienna bike tour

Day 5 | Krems. Scenic Cruising. Wachau Valley. Exclusive Wine Festival. Krems, gateway to the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley, is your starting point for a visit to the lovely Baroque village of Dürnstein. Stroll along Dürnstein’s cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower on a walking tour. For a more culinary-focused experience in Dürnstein, enjoy a wine tasting and special apricot treats from a local boutique. Those who wish a more active adventure of the area can hike to historic Dürnstein Fortress or cycle from Krems to Spitz and back for lunch. During the afternoon, cruise through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley—one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe, where some of Austria’s finest white wines are produced—to Spitz. Once in Spitz, you can visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube; or get active with either a Spitz-Melk-Spitz bike tour or hiking adventure. During the evening, be treated to an exclusive wine festival where you’ll enjoy some of the regions famous wines, including Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. (B,L,D)

Excursion Choices — Dürnstein walking tour — OR — Dürnstein Apricots and Sweets tour — OR — Dürnstein Fortress hike — OR — Dürnstein to Spitz bike tour

Spitz Excursion Choices — Melk Abbey — OR — Spitz to Melk bike tour — OR — Spitz hike

Day 6 | Linz. 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. For those who love The Sound of Music, enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg and 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, where the famous wedding scene in the movie was filmed. In the afternoon, you have the choice to visit the charming Czech mountain town of Český Krumlov or enjoy the Austrian Lake District, a popular and stunning resort area. (B,L,D)

Excursion Choices — “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour — OR — “Cultural Mile” bike tour — OR — Full-day Salzburg excursion; also choose between the Austrian Lake District — OR — Half-day Český Krumlov excursions

Day 7 | Passau, Germany. Vilshofen. Oktoberfest Celebration. 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. Later in the day, sail to the charming town of Vilshofen, where you’ll be treated to a festive Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration complete with music, beer and sausages. (B,L,D)

Excursion Choices — “City of Three Rivers” walking tour — OR — Passau Castle hike — OR — guided bike tour from Passau to Wernstein

Day 8 | Vilshofen. Disembark. After breakfast, bid farewell to the ship and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.

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