Magna on the Danube

Board the ultra-luxurious AmaMagna and settle into your stateroom.

Today you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following your guide through the city’s Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman’s Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof.

For a more active tour, hike to Budapest’s Castle Hill. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square and the moving “Shoes on the Danube Bank” memorial.

• “Queen of the Danube” tour
  • OR Castle Hill hike
• Scenic cruising the Danube Bend

Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour.

Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike to Bratislava’s gleaming castle.

• “Coronation City of Kings” walking tour
  • OR Tastes of Slovakia
  • OR Bratislava Castle hike

Vienna offers a wealth of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center, and then visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral; or discover Vienna by bike.

During the afternoon, visit the UNESCO-designated Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens, the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers. Built in the 18th century as an imperial summer residence, this magnificent 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural and historical monuments in Austria.

• “Imperial Vienna” tour
  • OR Vienna city tour by bike
• Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens

Enjoy your morning in the lovely Baroque village of Dürnstein. Stroll along Dürnstein’s cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower on a walking tour.

For a more culinary-focused experience in Dürnstein, enjoy an apricot liqueur and brandy tasting and special apricot treats from a local boutique.

Those who wish a more active adventure of the area can hike to historic Dürnstein Fortress or cycle through Dürnstein.

During the afternoon, explore Spitz, where you can visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube; or get active with either a Spitz bike tour or hiking adventure.

During the evening, be treated to an exclusive wine tasting experience where you’ll enjoy some of the regions famous wines, including Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.

• Dürnstein walking tour
  • OR Dürnstein Apricots and Sweets tour
  • OR Dürnstein Fortress hike
  • OR Dürnstein bike tour
• Melk Abbey visit
  • OR Spitz bike tour
  • OR Spitz hike
• Exclusive Wine Experience

For those who love The Sound of Music, enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg and tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael, where the famous wedding scene in the movie was filmed.

You may also choose to join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Český Krumlov, where you can stroll its cobblestone streets; marvel at the city’s picturesque Baroque and Renaissance-style buildings; and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe’s largest castle complexes.

Following these full-day excursions, you may also choose to take a brief walking tour in Linz.

Alternatively, join a walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or bike along the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube.

• Full-day Salzburg excursion
  • OR Full-day Český Krumlov excursion
  • OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour
  • OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour

Join a walking tour and marvel at Passau’s Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Or take a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress.

You can also ride to Wernstein on a guided bike tour.

Later in the day, sail to the charming town of Vilshofen, where you’ll be treated to an AmaWaterways-exclusive Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration complete with music, beer and pretzels.

• “City of Three Rivers” walking tour
  • OR Passau Castle Hill hike
  • OR River Inn bike tour
• Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration

Disembark the ship and prepare for your homeward flight.

Board the ultra-luxurious AmaMagna.

In the evening, be treated to a Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration complete with music, beer and sausages.

Join a walking tour and marvel at Passau’s Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Or take a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress. You can also ride to Wernstein on a guided bike tour.

• “City of Three Rivers” walking tour
  • OR Passau Castle hike
  • OR River Inn bike tour

For those who love The Sound of Music, enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg and tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael, where the famous wedding scene in the movie was filmed.

You may also choose to join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Český Krumlov, where you can stroll its cobblestone streets; marvel at the city’s picturesque Baroque and Renaissance-style buildings; and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe’s largest castle complexes.

Following these full-day excursions, you may also choose to take a brief walking tour in Linz.

Alternatively, join a walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or bike along the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube.

Later in the day, visit Greinburg Castle, the oldest residential castle in Austria.

•  Full-day Salzburg excursion
  • OR Full-day Český Krumlov excursion
  • OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour
  • OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
• Greinburg Castle visit

In the morning, you can visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube.

You can also opt to join a guided hike to the abbey, with the option to join the guided tour, or you may choose to bike to Marbach before returning to Melk and the ship for lunch.

During the afternoon, journey to Spitz and take a guided excursion to Dürnstein to stroll along the cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower on a walking tour.

Those who wish a more active adventure of the area can hike to the historic Dürnstein Fortress, cycle through Spitz, or hike around Spitz up to Rotes Tor.

In the evening, be treated to an exclusive wine festival where you’ll enjoy some of the region’s famous wines.

• Melk Abbey visit
  • OR Melk bike tour
  • OR Benedictine Abbey hike (Apr to Oct only)
• Dürnstein walking tour
  • OR Dürnstein Fortress hike
  • OR Spitz hike
  • OR Spitz bike tour
• Exclusive Wine Experience

Vienna offers a wealth of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center, and then visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral; or discover Vienna by bike.

During the afternoon, visit the Palace of Schönbrunn, an exquisite example of Baroque architecture and opulence. Built as the summer residence of the Habsburg Emperors and spanning an astounding 1,441 rooms, this Rococo palace soon became one of their favorite homes.

Your visit will include a guided tour of the Imperial apartments, the carriage museum and the equally impressive gardens.

• “Imperial Vienna” tour
  • OR Vienna by Bike tour
• Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens

Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour.

For a more active adventure, hike to its gleaming castle.

• “Coronation City of Kings” walking tour
  • OR Tastes of Slovakia
  • OR Castle hike

During the morning, sail toward Budapest, passing through the scenic Danube Bend where you’ll see some of Hungary’s oldest settlements, including Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre.

Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. On the Buda side of the city, follow your guide through the city’s Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman’s Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof.

For a more active tour, hike to Budapest’s Castle Hill.

• Danube Bend
• Budapest
• Buda City Tour
  • OR Castle Hill hike

Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home.

Budapest is one of Europe’s most regal and storied cities—and many of its most iconic sights are just off the banks of the Danube. Tour takes you to the Jewish Quarter and its treasures, The Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world, is the heart of the quarter.

Other prominent attractions include the Holocaust Memorial, a weeping willow tree with the names of Hungary’s Jewish Holocaust victims inscribed on each leaf; and the Shoes on the Danube, a memorial to the Budapest Jewish community.

Spend 3 nights in beautiful Prague, including a tour of the historic city and an opportunity to taste some famous Czech beer.

In addition to the wonderful selection of experiences and amenities available during your river cruise, both on board and ashore, our Exclusive Concierge Golf Program provides a seamless golfing experience from the moment you arrive to the moment you bid us farewell.

• Concierge service, including club care
• Private luxury Mercedes transportation to and from courses
• A la carte lunch at each course with beer and wine
• 1 round per golfer at each golf course
• 1 shared golf cart per round
• 1 range token per round
• 1 Welcome Packet: a dozen Callaway Chrome Soft Tour golf balls per golfer, 1 pitch repair tool, 4 or 5 course guides, shoe bag
• Club cleaning after each round

The Courses

THE OAKS PRAGUE PGA NATIONAL

Prague, Czech Republic – Requires 3 Nt Prague Extension
Ranked Number One in the Czech Republic

GOLF RESORT BAD GRIESBACH, BECKENBAUER COURSE

Bad Griesbach, Germany
Host of the Porsche European Open

GOLF CLUB ADAMSTAL

Ramsau, Austria
Host of the Austrian Open

PENATI COUNTRY CLUB, LEGENDS COURSE

Senica, Slovakia
Host of the Slovakian Open

PANNONIA COUNTRY CLUB

Budapest, Hungary
Host of the Hungarian Open