Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board the AmaMagna, an ultra-luxurious river cruise ship where you'll settle into your accommodations. This evening, there's an exclusive Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration happening onboard with live music, beer, and traditional sausages, so you'll have a chance to kick things off in style right from the start.
- Meals
- Dinner (AmaWaterways-exclusive Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration complete with music, beer and sausages)
Included Activities
- Board AmaMagna river cruise ship
- AmaWaterways-exclusive Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration with music, beer and sausages
- Day 2
Passau
Passau shows off its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture throughout the day, and you've got options for how to explore it. You can take a walking tour to see St. Stephen's Cathedral, do a guided hike up to Veste Oberhaus fortress, or go on a guided bike tour heading toward Wernstein. Pick what fits your energy level.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Immersive tour options in Passau
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Passau's Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus fortress
- Guided bike tour to Wernstein
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Veste Oberhaus - Day 3
Linz with Optional Salzburg or Český Krumlov Excursion
You'll choose between two very different day trips. One option takes you to Salzburg's historic center, Mirabell Gardens, and old town. The other heads to Český Krumlov in the Czech mountains, where you'll walk cobblestone streets and tour the castle complex. Later, you return to Linz for the evening and explore on foot, by bike along the Cultural Mile and Danube, or head out to Greinburg Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Immersive tour options in Linz area
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Salzburg with tour of historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and Old Market
- Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov with guided walks through cobblestone streets and tour of Krumlov Castle
- Brief walking tour in Linz
- Walking tour through Linz's old city center and Mozart House
- Bike tour along Linz's Cultural Mile and the Danube
- Visit to Greinburg Castle
Landmarks Mirabell Gardens Residenz Square Krumlov Castle Mozart House Greinburg Castle - Day 4
Melk and Dürnstein
Starting in the morning, you'll visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey sitting on granite cliffs above the Danube, with the option to hike or bike there. After that, the afternoon focuses on Dürnstein and Spitz, where you can walk cobblestone streets, check out the Baroque church tower and historic fortress, or cycle through the local vineyards. By evening, there's an exclusive wine festival celebrating the region's wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive wine festival with regional wines)
Included Activities
- Immersive tour options in Melk and Dürnstein area
- Exclusive wine festival in the evening
Optional Activities
- Visit to 900-year-old Melk Abbey
- Guided hike to Melk Abbey with optional abbey tour
- Bike tour to Marbach with return to ship for lunch
- Guided excursion to Dürnstein for cobblestone street walk and Baroque Stiftskirche tour
- Hike to historic Dürnstein Fortress
- Cycle through Spitz
- Hike around Spitz to Rotes Tor
Landmarks Melk Abbey Stiftskirche Dürnstein Dürnstein Fortress - Day 5
Vienna
Vienna's imperial side opens up with a guided city tour showing you the Opera House and the Habsburg Imperial Palace, finishing in the historic center. You can visit St. Stephen's Cathedral or do a bike tour through the city instead. Afternoon takes you to Schönbrunn Palace with its 1,441 rooms, Baroque design, Imperial apartments, carriage museum, and expansive gardens to wander through.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Vienna including Opera House and former Imperial Palace
- Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace including Imperial apartments, carriage museum and gardens
- Immersive tour options in Vienna
Optional Activities
- Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Discover Vienna by bike
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House Hofburg Palace St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace - Day 6
Bratislava
Bratislava, known as the Coronation City of Kings where 11 Hungarian monarchs were crowned between 1536 and 1830, has a few different paths you can take. There's a guided walking tour through the historic district, a culinary tour focused on Tastes of Slovakia, or an active hike up to Bratislava Castle for views over the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Immersive tour options in Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava discovering coronation history and sites
- Special Tastes of Slovakia culinary tour
- Hike to Bratislava Castle
Landmarks Bratislava Castle 
- Day 7
Danube Bend and Budapest
The ship sails through the scenic Danube Bend, passing Hungary's oldest settlements like Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre. After arriving in Budapest, you'll explore the Buda Castle District with its Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church, which has a striking tower and colorful mosaic roof, plus sweeping city views. If you're up for hiking, you can head up to Castle Hill instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through scenic Danube Bend
- Guided tour of Budapest's Castle District including Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
- Immersive tour options in Budapest
Optional Activities
- Hike to Budapest's Castle Hill
Landmarks Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church Budapest Castle District - Day 8
Disembarkation
You'll disembark from the AmaMagna and prepare for your flight home, wrapping up your Danube River journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
