As airfares continue to increase, travelers are looking for
ways to maximize their destination experiences. As a result, AmaWaterways
is offering 14-night Grand River Cruises combining some of Europe’s most
popular itineraries into a single voyage.
Guests build their own cruise while enjoying a 10 percent
savings on each consecutive sailing after the first, combinable with other AmaWaterways’
offers such as up to 20 percent cruise savings, Referral Program savings, the Future
Cruise Benefit Program and Loyalty Benefits.
Some cruises offer up to 20 percent savings, convenient
transfers between rivers where applicable, and are available throughout the
2025 and 2026 seasons.
By combining two popular seven-night sailings into one
itinerary, these journeys expand opportunities for a more immersive experience
to explore diverse landscapes, historic cities and charming villages.
Guests looking to dive deeper into some of Europe’s major
cities such as Paris, Monaco, Zurich and Amsterdam, can choose an optional
multi-day pre and post land extension.
The 14-night “Grand River Cruise” itineraries include:
Grand Seine & Bordeaux
This river cruise takes travelers through four legendary
French waterways including the Seine, Garonne and Dordogne rivers, and the
Gironde Estuary. The combination cruise includes two AmaWaterways’ itineraries
- Paris & Normandy aboard AmaLyra and Taste of Bordeaux aboard AmaDolce.
With train transfer between Paris and Bordeaux, the cruise is
ideal for history enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs to savor the region's
finest vintages, visit historic castles and immerse in the countryside's rich
culture. An optional land package includes two nights in Paris pre-cruise and
three nights in the Loire Valley post-cruise.
Grand Seine & Rhône
The cruise explores the treasures of the Seine and Rhône
rivers in France, combining Paris & Normandy aboard AmaLyra and Essence of
Burgundy & Provence onboard AmaCello.
Guests are introduced to world-famous monasteries,
Normandy's stunning coastline, and French châteaux’s, immersing them into
France’s enchanting blend of history, nature and gastronomy with train
connections from Paris to Dijon. Those looking to stay longer can opt for two
pre-cruise nights in Paris and three nights along the French Riviera post-cruise.
Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals
Sailing from Amsterdam to Basel aboard AmaStella, this river
cruise combines AmaWaterways’ Best of Holland & Belgium and Enchanting
Rhine and Captivating Rhine itineraries.
The scenic voyage immerses travelers in the fairytale
castles and storybook villages along the Rhine and exploring the wonders of
Holland and Belgium. A land extension offers two nights pre-cruise in Amsterdam
and two nights in Lake Lucerne and two nights in Zurich post-cruise.
Magnificent Europe
The cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest follows the footsteps
of emperors, kings, and queens, unveiling the natural wonders of the Danube,
Main, and Rhine rivers and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Guests can marvel at Cologne’s Gothic Cathedral, wander
through the charming Old Towns of Bamberg and Regensburg, take a tour of Nuremberg’s
imperial castle, Kaiserburg and hike and bike in Passau and Vienna. A two-night
pre-cruise in Amsterdam is optional.
Grand Danube
This curated journey between Vilshofen, Germany and Giurgiu,
Romania showcases eight different countries. Guests explore the history and
millennia-old hillside villages along the Danube and through the Iron Gates
with multiple excursions to include the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo and the
Romans’ influence in Pécs, “the city of Mediterranean impressions," the
food and wine of Croatia, Vienna and Vidin or more active opportunities such as
hiking the Dürnstein Fortress or biking along Wachau Valley.
An optional land package adds three pre-cruise nights in
Prague and two nights each in Brasov and Bucharest or three nights in Istanbul
post-cruise.
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