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Included Balcony Cabin + Tax + Daily Excursions

ROMANTIC DANUBE

VACATION HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1 Vilshofen: EMBARKATION Exclusive Oktoberfest

Board the ship for your Romantic Danube cruise. (D)

DAY 2 Vilshofen: Free Time

Passau: “City of Three Rivers” walking tour OR Passau Castle hike OR River Inn Bike Tour

Explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before cruising to Passau, known as the “City of Three Rivers.” Join a walking tour or if you prefer to be more active, hike high into the hills for a visit to the “Veste Oberhaus,” Passau’s Castle Hill; or go on a River Inn bike tour. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 Linz: Full-day Salzburg excursion

OR Full-day Český Krumlov excursion

OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour

OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour

The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. 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. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 Scenic Cruising: Scenic cruising through Strudengau and UNESCO Wachau Valley

Weissenkirchen: Dürnstein walking tour and Melk Benedictine Abbey OR Apricots and sweets tasting OR Dürnstein Fortress hike OR Wachau Valley bike tour Evening wine tasting at local winery

Cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weissenkirchen, gateway to Dürnstein. Once here, you can choose to join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, and then visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey. For the more active adventurer, you can opt to hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held, or take a bike ride along the Danube through the Wachau Valley. As an alternative excursion, visit a local apricot grower, where you’ll enjoy the region’s finest apricot treats. Later in the evening, enjoy a special wine tasting of locally grown, world-renowned Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Weissenkirchen. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 Vienna: “Imperial Vienna” tour OR Vienna bike tour Free time

The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and your city tour showcases them, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace. Your tour concludes in the historic city center with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Or if you prefer a more active tour, take a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 Bratislava: “Coronation City” walking tour OR Tastes of Slovakia OR Bratislava Castle hike

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 up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 Budapest: Buda city tour

OR Castle Hill hike

Pest city tour

Your city tour begins at Budapest’s Great Market Hall, where you’ll discover plenty of delicious food and shopping. Afterwards, you’ll visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. You’ll see the 19th-century Chain Bridge, which connects the Buda district with Pest; and the UNESCO-designated Castle Hill district, which contains some of Budapest’s most important medieval monuments and museums. As an alternative choice, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 Budapest: DISEMBARKATION

Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B) Note: The Great Market Hall is closed on Sundays

Ships:

AmaSonata: https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/amasonata-river-cruise-ship

AmaLea:https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/amalea-river-cruise-ship

AmaVerde:https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/amaverde-river-cruise-ship

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7Noites

6Destinos

1Acomodações planejadas

1Transporte

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Dias 1, 2

Vilshofen an der Donau

Passau

Linz

Viena

Bratislava

Budapeste

DAY 1 EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN, GERMANY

DAY 1

Board the ship for your Romantic Danube cruise. (D)

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DAY 2 VILSHOFEN – PASSAU

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DAY 3 LINZ, AUSTRIA

DAY 3

The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. 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. (B,L,D)

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DAY 4 WEISSENKIRCHEN

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DAY 5 VIENNA

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DAY 6 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

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DAY 7 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

DAY 7

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. (B,L,D)

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DAY 8 BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION

DAY 8

Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B) Note: The Great Market Hall is closed on Sundays.

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Ponto de encontro

Vilshofen, GERMANY

Itinerário

Dia 1: Vilshofen an der Donau

Dia 2: Vilshofen an der Donau, Passau

Dia 3: Passau, Linz

Dia 4: Linz, Viena

Dia 5: Viena

Dia 6: Viena, Bratislava

Dia 7: Bratislava, Budapeste

Dia 8: Budapeste

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SPACIOUS STATEROOMS

7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with twin balconies)
Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations
Mini-fridge, desk and sitting area
Bottled water replenished daily

AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES

Wellness Activities with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.
Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
Internet and Wi-Fi access
Sun deck pool with swim-up bar and walking track
Fitness room, massage services and hair salon
Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
Daily entertainment including cultural performances

AWARD-WINNING DINING

All onboard dining in a variety of venues
Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge

A WORLD OF EXPLORATION