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15-day river cruise · Danube

Grand Danube Cruise

Getting you there

Flights into Vilshofen, Germany and home from Giurgiu, Romania, hotel nights before or after, and transfers. One of our trip specialists books it all around the sailing.

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Day by day

• Day 1Vilshofen, Germany · embark · included: Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
  This evening, enjoy a private Oktoberfest celebration complete with music, laughter, and local brews–an unforgettable welcome to your adventure ahead.
• Day 2Vilshofen, Germany · included: “City of Three Rivers” Walking Tour, Passau Fitness Hike
  Begin your morning with a stroll through storybook Vilshofen before cruising to the “City of Three Rivers,” Passau. Discover its Gothic and Baroque splendor on a walking tour, or choose to cycle along the scenic River Inn–each path offering its own view of Passau’s charm.
• Day 3Linz, Austria · included: “UNESCO City of Media Arts” Walking Tour, “Cultural Mile” Bike Tour, Full Day Salzburg Excursion, Full Day Cesky Krumlov and Linz Excursion, Distillery Tour
  Arrive in vibrant Linz, where creativity thrives. Journey to Salzburg, the city of Mozart and “The Sound of Music,” or explore Český Krumlov’s fairytale streets.
• Day 4Weissenkirchen, Austria · included: Scenic Cruising Through Strudengau and UNESCO Wachau Valley, Durnstein Walking Tour and Melk Benedictine Abbey, Apricots, Sweets and Wine Tasting, Wachau Valley Bike Tour
  Glide through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley, framed by terraced vineyards and castle ruins. Walk the cobbled lanes of Dürnstein and visit Melk Abbey or taste apricot delicacies and local wines.
• Day 5Vienna, Austria · included: “Imperial Vienna” Tour, Vienna City Tour by Bike
  Vienna unfolds in elegant splendor–from the grand Opera House to the Imperial Palace and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
• Day 6Bratislava, Slovakia · included: “coronation City of Kings” Walking Tour, Tastes of Slovakia, Bratislava Castle Fitness Hike
  Discover Bratislava’s storied past as you wander its cobblestone streets and regal squares, where Hungarian kings were once crowned. Sample local specialties on a “Tastes of Slovakia” tour or hike to the hilltop castle for panoramic views of the Danube and the charming city below.
• Day 7Budapest, Hungary · included: Pest City Tour, Pest City Tour Late Starter, Gellert Hill Hike, Buda city tour
  Explore both sides of Hungary’s grand capital–Buda’s hilly Castle District with its fairytale Fisherman’s Bastion and Pest’s elegant boulevards and monuments. Visit Heroes’ Square, Parliament, and the moving “Shoes on the Danube Bank” memorial in a day that captures the soul of Budapest.
• Day 8Budapest, Hungary · included: Godollo Palace and Puszta Excursion
  Step into royal history at Gödöllő Palace, once home to Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
• Day 9Mohács, Hungary · included: Pécs Excursion, Szekszárd Wine Tasting, Guided Bike Ride Along the Danube
  Discover Pécs, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure rich in Roman and Ottoman influences, with its basilica, mosque, and lively squares. Alternatively, cycle along the riverbanks of Mohács or savor a wine tasting in Szekszárd, one of Hungary’s oldest and most celebrated red wine regions.
• Day 10Vukovar, Croatia · included: Vukovar City Tour, Osijek Tour, Vukovar Bike Tour, Croatian Wine Tasting, Vucedol Museum
  Explore the proud city of Vukovar on a guided tour, visit Osijek’s historic streets, or take a bike ride along the river. In the afternoon, sample regional wines in Croatia’s famed Old Cellars or discover the ancient culture of the.
• Day 11Belgrade, Serbia · included: “the City by Two Rivers” Tour, Belgrade Fortress Hike, Belgrade Bike Tour, “brandies of Belgrade” Tasting, Novi Sad Tour
  Explore Belgrade’s highlights–from Kalemegdan Fortress to the majestic Temple of St. Sava–then sample traditional Serbian brandy, Šlivovitz, and local delicacies.
• Day 12Iron Gates, Serbia · included: Golubac Fortress with Tasting of Local Fare, Scenic Cruising the Iron Gates
  Witness the breathtaking beauty of the Iron Gates Gorge as the Danube winds dramatically between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. Visit the medieval Golubac Fortress and enjoy a tasting of regional delicacies–an unforgettable day of history and natural splendor.
• Day 13Vidin, Bulgaria · included: Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour, Banitsa Pastry and Yogurt Tasting, Vidin Bike Tour
  Discover Vidin’s storied past at the impressive Baba Vida Fortress or visit a local home for a hands-on tasting of Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa pastry. Prefer to stay active?
• Day 14Rousse, Bulgaria · included: Veliko Tarnovo Excursion, Ivanovo Rock Hewn Churches and Rousse Highlights Tour, Bucharest experience
  Visit Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s former capital, or explore Rousse, known for its elegant architecture and proximity to the UNESCO Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo. Alternatively, journey through the Romanian countryside to Bucharest for a panoramic tour of its grand boulevards and Belle Époque beauty.
• Day 15Giurgiu, Romania · disembark
  Bid farewell to the Danube and prepare for your journey home.

AmaWaterways offers a choice of shore excursions most days, and states that these choices are always included. Some days list morning and afternoon options. Port arrival and departure times vary by departure date; we confirm them for your sailing.

Facts from AmaWaterways' official pages; subject to change.