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Magnificent Europe 2026 Start Amsterdam, End Budapest (14 destinations)

15 days
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From Amsterdam to Budapest
5.0
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  • A view of a canal with a boat and tulips in the foreground.
  • A canal lined with decorated trees and historic buildings at dusk.
  • Colorful tulips lining a canal with traditional houses.
  • A field of tulips with windmills in the background.
  • Colorful tulip field with traditional Dutch buildings.
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  • Traditional narrow houses along a canal.
  • A canal with houseboats and tulips in full bloom.
  • Colorful tulips with a backdrop of historic buildings.
  • A picturesque riverside city with a prominent cathedral.
  • A charming town by a river with a church spire and hills.
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AmaWaterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Rhine Gorge
    Rhine Gorge
  • Wertheim
    Wertheim
  • Wurzburg
    Wurzburg
  • Nuremberg
    Nuremberg
  • Regensburg
    Regensburg
  • Passau
    Passau
  • Melk
    Melk
  • Vienna
    Vienna
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Highlights

  • Board a ship in Amsterdam for a cruise
  • Explore Cologne's Gothic Cathedral
  • Taste wines in Rüdesheim's vineyards
  • Tour the medieval city of Bamberg
  • Visit Vienna's majestic Opera House

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive In Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Embarkation
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam
  3. Day 3 Cologne, Germany
  4. Day 4 Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim
  5. Day 5 Miltenberg – Wertheim
  6. Day 6 Würzburg
  7. Day 7 Eltmann – Bamberg
  8. Day 8 Nuremberg
  9. Day 9 Nuremberg
  10. Day 10 Regensburg
  11. Day 11 Passau
  12. Day 12 Melk, Austria
  13. Day 13 Vienna
  14. Day 14 Budapest, Hungary
  15. Day 15 Disembarkation – Depart Budapest
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.4
(31 reviews)

Number of tours

156

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

22%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river...

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A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaStella
    AmaStella
    A star of the AmaWaterways fleet, the AmaStella truly shines, her glow lasting far longer than the duration of your cruise. A centerpiece… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Staterooms
    78
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph
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  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
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  • Guide
    Excellent
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  • Transport
    Excellent
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  • Accommodation
    Excellent
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  • Food
    Excellent
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  • Tour Operator
    AmaWaterways
    4.4
  • Magnificent Europe 2026 Start Amsterdam, End Budapest (14 destinations) reviewer 1
    · April 27th, 2025
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
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    Trip date: April 2025
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    · September 9th, 2019
    Cruise was excellent. Staff were friendly and...
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    Trip date: August 2019

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  • From Saturday
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Germany and Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of $575 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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