When it comes to cruises along the storied Danube River, what sets award-winning AmaWaterways above the rest? “Ama” means love — and award-winning AmaWaterways puts love in everything they do. From authentic and enriching included excursions in charming villages and majestic capitals to the attentive care from their extraordinary crew, the line’s passion for your journey is evident — but that is not the only element that makes these AmaWaterways journeys so special.
Statue of Mozart in Vienna (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
Heritage Along the Danube
In 2002, AmaWaterways was founded to bring authentic, exceptional experiences to those with a love for travel, and their connection to the Danube River which Co-Founder and President Rudi Schreiner grew up alongside in Vienna, Austria. With his deep-rooted history in the region, it is no surprise that Rudi works his special touch and local expertise into the AmaWaterways river cruises on this legendary river, inviting guests to experience the destinations they visit as if they were part of the local community.
In Vilshofen, take part in a year-round Oktoberfest celebration – exclusively available to AmaWaterways’ guests. Another private experience available on Magna on the Danube is an exclusive wine festival in Spitz, Austria, where the innovative AmaMagna is the only ship to dock when it visits this well-loved town.
Cesky Krumlov, Czechia (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
Delightful Excursions to Explore
AmaWaterways’ heritage on the Danube River shines through on their specially designed itineraries. From castles and capitals to vistas and villages, the Danube River connects some of Europe's most remarkable sites across ten countries and four national capitals – and AmaWaterways takes you to both the iconic, must-see sights and the off-the-beaten-path wonders.
The Romantic Danube itinerary brings you to the charming town of Cesky Krumlov, where you can see the impressive castle moats and half-timbered homes that look as if they were taken straight from a fairytale. On Gems of Southeast Europe along the Lower Danube, learn to make traditional Banitsa pastries in the comfort of a resident’s home kitchen in Vidin and explore the breathtaking 14th-century monolithic churches carved into the limestone cliffs of Ivanovo. With up to eight included excursions on AmaWaterways’ Danube River cruises, these tours are just a few of the plethora of experiences you can choose to explore.
A couple sailing the Danube with AmaWaterways (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
Enhance Your Journey With This Limited-Time Offer
For a limited time, you can enhance your river cruise journey through this storied region with AmaWaterways’ Complimentary Land Package offer. When you reserve your stateroom on select 2024 and 2025 Europe itineraries before June 30, 2024, you can enjoy a two-, three- or four-night land package before your river cruise or after you disembark. More than 20 land packages are available, enabling you to recover from your international flights and acclimate to a new time zone pre-cruise or take a few days after your cruise to rest and recover before returning home.
No matter which land package you choose, you will stay at a world-class 4- or 5-star hotel and be treated to daily breakfast, excursions, convenient transfers and luggage service between your hotel and river cruise ship. Best of all, you will be taken care of by a wonderful Cruise Manager throughout your journey.
Contact your preferred travel agent or visit AmaWaterways.com/Danube to start planning your dream journey on the Danube River!
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