Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll board your AmaWaterways cruise ship in Amsterdam and get settled into your luxury stateroom. Dinner happens onboard this evening as you prepare for the start of your Magnificent Europe adventure across the rivers.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Amsterdam
After breakfast, you'll take a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam's 165 canals to see the city from the water. By late afternoon, the ship sets sail from Amsterdam, so you'll spend your morning and early afternoon exploring before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam
- Day 3
Cologne
The ship arrives in Cologne where you can join a guided walking tour through the Old Town to see the Gothic Cathedral, the Rathaus, Old Market and Heumarkt. You'll have the option to sample Kölsch beer or take a guided bike ride along the Rhine instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Old Town, Cologne Cathedral, Cologne Rathaus, Old Market and Heumarkt
- Tasting of Cologne's famous Kölsch beer
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride along the Rhine
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral Cologne Rathaus - Day 4
Rüdesheim
The cruise travels through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO-designated area, heading to Rüdesheim. Choose between wine tasting in the vineyards, a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, a scenic bike tour, or visiting Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and trying Rüdesheimer coffee.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Walking tour through vineyards with wine tasting at three stations
- Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal Statue
- Guided bike tour along the Rhine River
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
Landmarks/POIs Rhine Gorge Niederwalddenkmal Statue - Day 5
Freudenberg
You'll cruise to Miltenberg and walk through its medieval character, then sail to Freudenberg and explore Wertheim's city center. Options include a walking tour, hike to Wertheim Castle ruins, a bike ride through the Main River Valley, or a pretzel bakery visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Miltenberg
- Walking tour of Wertheim
Optional Activities
- Hike to Wertheim Castle ruins
- Scenic bicycle ride along the Main River Valley
- Pretzel bakery tasting
Landmarks/POIs Miltenberg Wertheim Castle - Day 6
Rothenburg
In Würzburg, you can tour the Baroque Residenz UNESCO World Heritage Site or hike to Marienberg Fortress. Alternatively, you'll visit Rothenburg, Germany's well-preserved medieval town, which actually inspired Walt Disney's Pinocchio.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Würzburg
- Visit to Baroque Residenz UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Hike to Marienberg Fortress
- Visit to Rothenburg
Landmarks/POIs Baroque Residenz Marienberg Fortress Rothenburg - Day 7
Bamberg
Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is your destination. Join a guided walking tour to see the cathedral, Old Town Hall and mansions, or sample local specialties like smoked beer, licorice root and Hornla pastry. A guided bike tour works for those wanting more activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bamberg Cathedral, Old Town Hall and mansions
- Tasting of smoked beer, licorice root and Hornla pastry
- Guided bike tour of Bamberg
Landmarks/POIs Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 8
Nuremberg
You'll take a guided tour of Kaiserburg, Nuremberg's Imperial castle and one of the Holy Roman Empire's major palaces. After exploring military artifacts and architectural models, you'll visit Albrecht Dürer's former home where he lived and worked for nearly 20 years.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kaiserburg Imperial castle
- Tour of Albrecht Dürer's former home
Landmarks/POIs Kaiserburg Albrecht Dürer House - Day 9
Nuremberg
In Nuremberg, choose from three options: a guided tour of the medieval city including the Imperial Castle and town wall, a guided WWII tour with sites from the trials, or a tasting of Franconian specialties. Later in the day, the cruise passes through the Main-Danube Canal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Main-Danube Canal
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of medieval city including Imperial Castle and town wall
- Guided tour of WWII sites including Nuremberg Trials Memoriam and Courtroom 600
- Traditional Franconian specialties tasting of bratwurst, rotbier and lebkuchen
Landmarks/POIs Nuremberg Market Square Fountain - Day 10
Regensburg
This stop features a guided walking tour of a well-preserved medieval city showcasing the Old Town Hall and Porta Praetoria. You could alternatively sample Bavarian specialties like beer, sausage and pretzels, or bike to Walhalla for its neoclassical white marble temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg Old Town Hall and Porta Praetoria
- Bavarian specialties tasting of beer, sausage and pretzels
- Bike tour to Walhalla
Landmarks/POIs Regensburg Old Town Hall Porta Praetoria Walhalla - Day 11
Passau
Passau offers multiple ways to explore: a walking tour to see Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's Cathedral, a guided bike tour along the Danube, or a guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Guided bike tour along the Danube
- Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephen's Cathedral Veste Oberhaus Fortress - Day 12
Melk
You'll cruise to Melk and visit its Benedictine Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe's largest Baroque monasteries. For those wanting activity, you can hike to the abbey or take a guided bike tour along the Danube River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Benedictine Abbey of Melk
Optional Activities
- Hike to Melk Abbey
- Guided bike tour along the Danube River
Landmarks/POIs Benedictine Abbey of Melk - Day 13
Vienna
Vienna awaits as the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. You'll see the Opera House and the former Imperial Palace on a city tour, then visit St. Stephen's Cathedral which has stood for 700 years. A guided bike tour is also available. The afternoon is free to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site further.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour including Opera House and former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs
- Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour through Vienna
Landmarks/POIs Vienna State Opera Hofburg Palace St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 14
Budapest
In Budapest, the morning takes you to the Buda side through the Castle District to see Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church with its colorful mosaic roof. The afternoon shifts to Pest where you'll see the Parliament Building, Heroes' Square and the 'Shoes on the Danube Bank' memorial. Castle Hill hiking is available for active travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Buda Castle District including Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
- Guided tour of Pest including Parliament Building, Heroes' Square and 'Shoes on the Danube Bank' memorial
Optional Activities
- Hike to Budapest's Castle Hill
Landmarks/POIs Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church Hungarian Parliament Building Heroes' Square Shoes on the Danube Bank - Day 15
Budapest to Home
You'll say goodbye to Budapest and prepare for your flight home. Breakfast is served onboard before you depart, wrapping up your river cruise adventure through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
