AmaWaterways Announces Complimentary Pre-or-Post Land Packages

Image: Explore Spain’s Basque Country (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
Image: Explore Spain’s Basque Country (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 3:10 PM ET, Mon January 15, 2024

Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways is offering limited-time complimentary land offers on select 2024 and 2025 European river cruises.

New reservations made from January 1 through March 24, 2024, will also include a variety of complimentary two, three or four-night land packages as an extension to guests' river cruise vacation.

The offer is combinable with AirPlus, AMAWaterways’ fixed-price airfare offering travelers Economy Air at $899, Premium Economy Air at $2,299 or Business Class Air at $4,299 per person from all major U.S. gateways on a wide selection of departure dates.  

Travelers are seeking more authentic, immersive experiences. We are thrilled to start the year off with this Complimentary Land Package offer that is designed to further enhance their experience with extra time to recover from jetlag or explore a new city,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways.

Karst added, “We hope these escorted extensions, paired with our incredible AirPlus fixed price airfare offer, will be an additional incentive for our guests to enjoy unforgettable European vacations with their loved ones in 2024 and 2025.’’

Travelers extending their journey pre-or-post river cruise will stay at a world-class 4- or 5-star hotel in the city enabling them to explore locally with tours and shop and dine during their leisure time.

Every AmaWaterways land package includes daily hotel breakfast, enriching city tours and excursions, convenient transfers and luggage service between the hotel and river cruise ship and services of an AmaWaterways Cruise Manager throughout their river cruise and land journey.

More than 20 different pre-and post-cruise complimentary land packages available on select sailings in 2024 and 2025 include:

The French Riviera (Nice and Monaco)

Travelers can step into the painting of Paul Cezanne in Aix Aix-en-Provence before touring Nice, the capital of the French Riviera nestled on the banks of the Mediterranean Sea. Guests will visit the hilltop town of Eze and medieval Monaco-Ville before taking in the luxury and beauty of Monte Carlo.

Three-night post-cruise packages (valued at up to $1455 per person) are available on the 7-night Essence of Burgundy & Provence river cruise.

Lake Como, Italy

Guests can gaze at the lakeside from the hills above and marvel at the azure waters as they board a boat for a scenic ride along Lake Como to Bellagio, its stunning pearl.

Three-night pre-or post-cruise land packages in Lake Como (valued at up to $1,650 per person) are applicable on select 7-night Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps river cruises.

Basque Country, Spain (Bilbao and San Sebastián)

Guests will travel to Guernica, the subject of one of Picasso’s most renowned paintings, as well as Bilbao to visit the world-famous Guggenheim Museum. Travelers will take an evening stroll through San Sebastián’s Old Town and discover the charms of the Biscay, the ‘City by the Bay.’

Two-night Bilbao and two-night San Sebastián pre-cruise land packages (valued at up to $1,320 per person) are available on 7-night Taste of Bordeaux river cruises.

Prague, Czech Republic

Prague is the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’ and its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests can discover sites such as Prague’s medieval astronomical clock and the romantic Charles Bridge and sample some of the world’s best beer during a special beer tasting.

Travelers can add a three-night pre-or-post-cruise land package (valued at up to $975 per person) on select Danube River cruises, such as the 7-night Melodies of the Danube.

In place of the Complimentary Land Package, guests may opt for cruise savings of up to $2,000 per stateroom on select dates.


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Noreen Kompanik

Noreen Kompanik

Noreen Kompanik is a San Diego based journalist who is also the co-owner and publisher of Rovology, Travel By Vacation Rental and Book Cottages magazines. She transitioned to freelance writing after spending 35 years as a registered nurse. She is also a regular contributor to Europe Up Close, GoNOMAD, Edible San Diego, International Living, and San Diego Explorer. When she’s not home in sunny San Diego, you’ll likely find her in an exotic beach destination or exploring the backroads of Europe. You can find her on social media as @noreenwriter.

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