Book by March 31, 2026, for an Early Booking Discount of $250 per person!

Optional AmaWaterways Budapest Pre-Cruise Package

October 2 – 4, 2026

Hosted by AmaWaterways, arrive early in Budapest with a two night pre-cruise package. Discover the city’s charm with a guided tour of Budapest’s many hidden treasures and ample time at leisure to explore on your own.

Budapest, Hungary – Embarkation

Day 1 | October 4, 2026

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

Budapest, Hungary

Day 2 | October 5, 2026

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.

Included Excursions: Buda City Tour OR Castle Hill hike, Pest City Tour

Bratislava, Slovakia

Day 3 | October 6, 2026

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.

Included Excursions: “Coronation City of Kings” walking tour OR Tastes of Slovakia OR Castle hike

Vienna, Austria

Day 4 | October 7, 2026

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.

Included Excursions: “Imperial Vienna” tour OR Vienna by Bike tour
Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens

Krems – Spitz, Austria

Day 5 | October 8, 2026

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 Krems. During the afternoon, visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube; or get active with either a bike tour along the Danube or a hiking adventure in Spitz. During the evening, be treated to an exclusive wine tasting experience where you’ll enjoy some of the region’s famous wines, including Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.

Included Excursions: Dürnstein Apricots and Sweets tour OR Dürnstein Fortress hike OR Krems bike tour
Melk Abbey visit OR Danube bike tour OR Spitz hike
Exclusive Wine Experience

Linz, Austria

Day 6 | October 9, 2026

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. 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.

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

Passau, Germany – Vilshofen, Germany

Day 7 | October 10, 2026

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.

Included Excursions: “City of Three Rivers” walking tour OR Passau Castle hike OR River Inn bike tour
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration

Vilshofen – Disembarkation

Day 8 | October 11, 2026

Bid farewell to the ship and prepare for your flight home.

Optional AmaWaterways Prague Post-Cruise Package

October 11 – 14, 2026

Hosted by AmaWaterways, discover Prague with a three-night post-cruise package. Explore the UNESCO-designated “City of a Hundred Spires” with your choice of a city tour or castle hike. Enjoy a Czech beer tasting and a visit to Regensburg, Germany.