Magna on the Danube

Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship. This evening, meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner. Tonight, the ship will sail a special Illuminations Cruise past the capital’s glittering river front

Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Visit the Great Market Hall before going to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river.

You’ll see Heroes’ Square and Castle Hill, home to the Fisherman’s Bastion and Mattias Church. As an alternative, hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city.

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

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.

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.

Krems, gateway to the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley, is your starting point for a visit to 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 a wine 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 from Krems to Spitz and back for lunch. During the afternoon, cruise through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley—one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe, where some of Austria’s finest white wines are produced—to Spitz.

Once in Spitz, 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-Melk-Spitz bike tour or hiking adventure.

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

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. 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.

In the afternoon, you have the choice to visit the charming Czech mountain town of Český Krumlov or enjoy the Austrian Lake District, a popular and stunning resort area.

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 a festive Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration complete with music, beer and sausages

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.

Join 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.

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.

In the afternoon, you have the choice to visit the charming Czech mountain town of Cesky Krumlov, or the Austrian Lake District, a famed resort area.

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

In the morning, you can visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube, or get active with a bike to Spitz 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. In the evening, be treated to an exclusive wine festival where you’ll enjoy some of the region’s famous wines.

Vienna offers a wealth of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendours, including the majestic Opera House and its former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs.

Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic center, and then visit St. Stephens Cathedral, or discover Vienna by bike.

During the afternoon, visit the Palace of Schonbrunn, 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 favourite homes.

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

Enjoy a morning scenic cruise through the UNESCO- designated Wachau Valley before arriving in Bratislava.

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 “Taste of Slovakia” tour.

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

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

Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition.

Visit the Great Market Hall before going to both the Buda (Hilly) and the Pest (Flat) sides of the river.

You’ll see Heroes’ square and Castle Hill, home to the Fisherman’s Bastion and Mattias Church.

As an alternative, hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city.

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.

Prices from £385 per person