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Legendary Danube
From £1,612 pp
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.
What’s Included:
- 7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with outside balconies)
- Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
- Internet and Wi-Fi access
- Award-winning onboard dining in a variety of venues
- Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
- Captain’s Welcome Cocktail and Dinner
- Sip & Sail Daily Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
- Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
- Sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
- Daily entertainment including cultural performances
- Immersive tours in every destination
- Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
- Guided hikes, Special Interest Tours
- Personal headset for easy exploration
Embark your ship in Nuremberg. Tonight, meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. T
The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg.
Day 2 - Nuremberg
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 3 - Regensburg
This morning’s scenic cruising brings you into 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.
As an alternate option partake in a Bavarian Specialties tasting, or for an active option join the Walhalla bike tour.
Day 4 - Passau - Linz, Austria
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 5 - Melk - Vienna
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 6 - Vienna
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.
Day 7 - Budapest, Hungary
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 8 - Disembarkation - Depart Budapest
Disembark the ship and prepare for your homeward flight.
With design inspired by classic ocean yachts, AMA Waterways’ revolutionary Concerto Class vessels provide the most delightful river cruise experience. Accommodating 162 passengers in spacious staterooms, many incorporating the exclusive Twin Balcony concept.
Relax in comfortable and inviting public areas or take a dip in the heated Sun Deck swimming pool with a swim-up bar; enjoy Chaîne des Rôtisseurs culinary creations in five dining venues.
The ships also features a Fitness Center, Massage, Hair and Beauty salon; complimentary Internet access and first-run Hollywood movies; plus a fleet of bicycles to enhance your river cruise experience.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Multiple outdoor decks offering unimpeded panoramic views
- Sundecks with lounge chairs and retractable roof
- Varied fine dining venues
- Main Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
- Wine Bar
- Heated pool with swim up bar and whirlpool
- 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
- Fitness Room
- Massage and Hair Salon*
- Gift Shop and Fireside Library
- Glass Elevator
- Walking track
- Laundry service*
*Payable locally
Accommodation & Amenities
81 Spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and Suites range in size from 160-300 sq. ft. Most accommodations have twin balconies, both a French and outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area with sofa and two chairs, and an stateroom amenities include Entertainment-On-Demand, featuring free high-speed Internet access, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and English language TV stations; climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe. In the bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads.
Suites
300 ft² – Violin (Upper) Deck
- Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
- Expansive bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
- Enhanced sitting area features a sofa and two chairs
- Mini-bar fridge
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. AA + Cat. AB Staterooms
235 ft² -Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
- Spacious bathroom with a separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
- Sitting area features a sofa and two chairs
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. BA & Cat. BB Staterooms
210 ft² – Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. C Staterooms
170 ft² – Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Floor to Ceiling French Balcony
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. D & Cat. E Staterooms
160 ft² – Piano (Lower) Deck – Fixed Window
- Fixed window with river views
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
With design inspired by classic ocean yachts, AMA Waterways’ revolutionary Concerto Class vessels provide the most delightful river cruise experience. Accommodating 162 passengers in spacious staterooms, many incorporating the exclusive Twin Balcony concept.
Relax in comfortable and inviting public areas or take a dip in the heated Sun Deck swimming pool with a swim-up bar; enjoy Chaîne des Rôtisseurs culinary creations in five dining venues.
The ships also features a Fitness Center, Massage, Hair and Beauty salon; complimentary Internet access and first-run Hollywood movies; plus a fleet of bicycles to enhance your river cruise experience.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Multiple outdoor decks offering unimpeded panoramic views
- Sundecks with lounge chairs and retractable roof
- Varied fine dining venues
- Main Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
- Wine Bar
- Heated pool with swim up bar and whirlpool
- 24-hour speciality coffee and tea station
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
- Fitness Room
- Massage and Hair Salon*
- Gift Shop and Fireside Library
- Glass Elevator
- Walking track
- Laundry service*
*Payable locally
Accommodation & Amenities
81 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 160-290 sq. ft. or indulge even more in one of the 3 suites at 300 sq. ft. Most accommodations have twin balconies, both a French and outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area with sofa and two chairs, and an stateroom amenities include Entertainment-On-Demand, featuring free high-speed Internet access, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and English language TV stations; climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe. In the bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads.
Suite
300 ft² – Violin (Upper) Deck
- Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
- Expansive bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
- Enhanced sitting area features a sofa and two chairs
- Mini bar fridge
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. AA + Cat. AB Staterooms
235 ft² -Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
- Expansive bathroom with a separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. BA & Cat. BB Staterooms
210 ft² – Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
- Spacious bathrooms with a separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. C Staterooms
170 ft² – Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Floor to Ceiling French Balcony
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. D & Cat. E Staterooms
160 ft² – Piano (Lower) Deck – Fixed Window
- Fixed window with river views
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Why Choose This Cruise?
AMAWaterways are rated as having the 10 best ships on the rivers by Berlitz river cruise guide.
Included excursions go beyond the ordinary with small groups tours exploring the culture and traditions of the places you visit as well as the main sights. Real destination enrichment and deeper understanding is in the cost of your cruise.
Fares displayed are cruise only, please call or enquire online for flights.
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Oct 21 | AmaSonata | Nuremberg | £2245 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | Cat E | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2245 | ||
| Lower Deck | Cat D | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2444 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat C | 170 ft², French Balcony | £2844 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat BB | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3178 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat BA | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3311 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat AB | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3444 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat AA | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3578 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 300 ft², Twin Balcony | £4444 |
| Nov 3 | AmaCerto | Nuremberg | £2111 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | Cat E | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2111 | ||
| Lower Deck | Cat D | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2310 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat C | 170 ft², French Balcony | £2710 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat BB | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3044 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat BA | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3177 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat AB | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3310 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat AA | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3444 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 300 ft², Twin Balcony | £4310 |
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| May 12 | AmaCerto | Nuremberg | £2663 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | Cat E | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2663 | ||
| Lower Deck | Cat D | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2874 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat C | 170 ft², French Balcony | £3296 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat BB | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3648 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat BA | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3789 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat AB | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3930 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat AA | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £4071 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 300 ft², Twin Balcony | £4986 |
| Jun 9 | AmaCerto | Nuremberg | £2663 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | Cat E | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2663 | ||
| Lower Deck | Cat D | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2874 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat C | 170 ft², French Balcony | £3296 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat BB | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3648 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat BA | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3789 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat AB | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3930 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat AA | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £4071 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 300 ft², Twin Balcony | £4986 |
| Jul 7 | AmaCerto | Nuremberg | £2488 | SAVE £175 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | Cat E | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2488 | ||
| Lower Deck | Cat D | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2699 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat C | 170 ft², French Balcony | £3121 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat BB | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3473 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat BA | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3614 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat AB | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3755 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat AA | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3896 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 300 ft², Twin Balcony | £4811 |
| Aug 4 | AmaCerto | Nuremberg | £2488 | SAVE £175 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | Cat E | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2488 | ||
| Lower Deck | Cat D | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2699 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat C | 170 ft², French Balcony | £3121 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat BB | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3473 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat BA | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3614 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat AB | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3755 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat AA | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3896 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 300 ft², Twin Balcony | £4811 |
| Sep 1 | AmaCerto | Nuremberg | £2874 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | Cat E | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2874 | ||
| Lower Deck | Cat D | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £3085 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat C | 170 ft², French Balcony | £3507 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat BB | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3859 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat BA | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £4000 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat AB | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £4141 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat AA | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £4282 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 300 ft², Twin Balcony | £5197 |
| Sep 29 | AmaCerto | Nuremberg | £2874 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | Cat E | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2874 | ||
| Lower Deck | Cat D | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £3085 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat C | 170 ft², French Balcony | £3507 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat BB | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3859 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat BA | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £4000 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat AB | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £4141 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat AA | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £4282 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 300 ft², Twin Balcony | £5197 |
| Oct 27 | AmaCerto | Nuremberg | £2522 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | Cat E | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2522 | ||
| Lower Deck | Cat D | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £2733 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat C | 170 ft², French Balcony | £3155 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat BB | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3507 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat BA | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3648 | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat AB | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3789 | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat AA | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3930 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 300 ft², Twin Balcony | £4845 |
Enquire now about this cruise & speak to one of our friendly river cruising team on 0800 471 4754.
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