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The Legendary Danube
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Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Enjoy a fascinating 7-night cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest
- Discover Prague and get an opportunity to visit world historic sites
- Explore Vienna cruise through the scenic and romantic Wachau Valley en route to Melk.
- Visit Budapest
Short Description
Start your voyage with a visit to historic Prague, “the city of a hundred spires.” Celebrate the beauty and history of the Danube, one of Europe’s most fabled rivers, as you cruise from Nuremberg through the Main-Danube Canal across the Continental Divide. Visit centuries-old towns and marvel at the beautiful vistas slowly gliding past. Enter Austria and cruise through the lush Wachau wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conclude your European river cruise vacation with visits to two grand capitals, Vienna and Budapest.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Prague, Czech Republic
Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city.
Day 2: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
Your morning sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities, with a historic city center that is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see Rudolfinum, the National Museum, Wenceslas Square and the Hundertwasser Dancing House. Next, visit the 1,000 year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before walking over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square, where you will find the capital’s famous Astronomical Clock, Tyn Church and the statue of Jan Husek. The rest of the day is at your leisure, perhaps to enjoy yourself in one of the city’s many charming cafés.
Day 3: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
Spend a day at your leisure, perhaps to stroll through a museum or gallery, wander along the banks of the Vltava River, relax at an outdoor café or shop for local handicrafts.
Day 4: Prague - Pilzen, Germany - Embarkation - Nuremberg
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Depart from Prague after breakfast via motor coach and enjoy a stop in Pilzen, a city perhaps best known for producing Pilsner beer, a pale gold-hued Bavarian style lager. After a walking tour of local highlights, like the Brewery Museum and Republic Square, enjoy a scenic drive through the pastoral countryside to Nuremberg where you will embark your ship. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg.
Day 5: Nuremberg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
You have two excursion options today. Take a tour of the city’s medieval highlights, including Nuremberg Castle, the 900-year-old ramparts surrounding the city, Town Hall, Notre Dame and the house of artist Albrecht Dürer, or join a WWII tour and see the Coliseum, Nazi Parade Ground and Justice Palace. Later, the ship cruises the Main-Danube Canal to Regensburg.
Day 6: Regensburg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning’s scenic cruising takes you through the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal en route to Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. A guided walking tour will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D.
Day 7: Passau - Linz, Austria
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the Inn and Ilz rivers flow into the Danube. You will have a choice of a walking tour of Passau’s Old Town, past the old city fortifications, Rathaus, Domplatz and Residenzplatz squares, as well as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or more active guests may join either a guided bike tour along the Danube from Passau to Erlau or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress overlooking Passau. Return to the ship this afternoon for a scenic cruise to Linz, Austria’s third largest city and a major river port.
Day 8: Melk - Vienna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Early this morning, we cruise to Melk. You have a choice between a guided tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries, or a guided bike tour along the Danube. Return to the ship for lunch before cruising on through the scenic Wachau Valley. Arrive in Vienna after dinner and explore the magnificent Austrian capital on your own.
Day 9: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning, you will have a chance to savor the Baroque elegance of romantic Vienna through your choice of one of three different excursions. The first option is a panoramic tour of Vienna that guides you past the majestic Opera House, the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburg Emperors, Parliament, Town Hall and Vienna University. Afterwards, you will visit Vienna’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Graben and the world famous Spanish Riding School. The second option is a walking tour of Vienna’s hidden treasures that takes you to secret places and sights like Ankeruhr, a whimsical Art Nouveau clock. Your third option is a guided bike tour along the Danube and through the Donaupark. This afternoon, you can join a guided bike ride to Klosterneuburg Monastery, or explore at your leisure. Be sure to sample some Viennese coffee and pastries.
Day 10: Budapest, Hungary
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Your morning excursion includes sightseeing in the cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the river. You will see famed Heroes’ Square and Castle Hill, home to Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church and spectacular views of the Danube. After dinner, the ship will sail a special Illuminations Cruise past the city’s glittering riverfront.
Day 11: Budapest – Disembarkation
Meals: Breakfast
Bid farewell to Budapest as you prepare for your homeward flight.
Availability
- Deposit Price: $ 400
- Other mandatory fees: $ 168
- Single Supplement: $ 450
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The Legendary Danube
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Details
Ship Name
AmaDante
Ship Stats
Built: 2008
Built in: Netherlands
Length: 360 ft.
Width: 38 ft.
Crew: 45
Staterooms: 74
Suites: 3
Registry: Switzerland
Home port: Basel
Ship Description
The custom-designed AmaDante was introduced in 2008 and features spacious staterooms ranging in size from 170-255 sq. ft. most with French balconies. All staterooms include plush down bedding, complimentary bottled water, terry robes and slippers, complimentary high-speed Internet access and first-run Hollywood movies. The Main Lounge is the perfect setting for group gatherings and nightly entertainment. And the AmaDante's Sun Deck and inviting whirlpool provide incredible views of Europe's legendary rivers.
Deck & Cabin Plans
Flight & Transport Inclusions
All internal ground transport
Group Size
Standard Group - 25 + people
Cancellation policy
In the unfortunate event a participant must cancel travel, notice to AmaWaterways must be via email to Res@AmaWaterways.com, which must include a return receipt and read notation, or other writing stating clearly and correctly each guest’s name, ship name, start and end date of the cruise and a brief statement of the reason for cancellation. Other forms of notice are not sufficient. The effective date of the cancellation is the date we receive the written cancellation notice. Name changes, a substitution of a participant or a reduction in the number of guests in a stateroom are treated as a cancellation in that all applicable cancellation charges apply. Cancellation charges for bookings within charter and part-charter agreements are as per the charter contract. All other cancellation charges are per-person, based on the cancellation date, as follows:
More than 121 days prior to departure
- Cruise & Land Cancellation Charge: $200 (Europe & Asia) $1,200 (Africa)
- Airfare Cancellation Charge (Economy Contract fares): $350 penalty
- Airfare Cancellation Charge (Business/First Class Contract fares): $600 penalty
120-90 days prior to departure
- Cruise & Land Cancellation Charge: $400 (Europe & Asia) $2,400 (Africa)
- Airfare Cancellation Charge (Economy Contract fares): $350 penalty
- Airfare Cancellation Charge (Business/First Class Contract fares): $600 penalty
89-60 days prior to departure
- Cruise & Land Cancellation Charge: 35% of cruise and land price
- Airfare Cancellation Charge (Economy Contract fares): $350 penalty
- Airfare Cancellation Charge (Business/First Class Contract fares): $600 penalty
- Other Charges (except insurance): 35% of all charges
59-30 days prior to departure
- Cruise & Land Cancellation Charge: 50% of cruise and land price
- Airfare Cancellation Charge (Economy Contract fares): $350 penalty
- Airfare Cancellation Charge (Business/First Class Contract fares): $600 penalty
- Other Charges (except insurance): 50% of all charges
29-7 days prior to departure
- Cruise & Land Cancellation Charge: 80% of cruise and land price
- Airfare Cancellation Charge (Economy Contract fares): $350 penalty
- Airfare Cancellation Charge (Business/First Class Contract fares): $600 penalty
- Other Charges (except insurance): 80% of all charges
6-0 days prior to departure
- Cruise & Land Cancellation Charge: 100% of cruise and land price
- Airfare Cancellation Charge (Economy Contract fares): $350 penalty
- Airfare Cancellation Charge (Business/First Class Contract fares): $600 penalty
- Other Charges (except insurance): 100% of all charges
Trip ID#:
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What's excluded
- International Flights
- Passport and Visa Charges
- Personal Expenses
Meals Included
10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners
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