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9-Nights Melodies of the Danube River Cruise - Boutique & River Cruises from $6,127
Goway Travel
OFFER ID 1722938
Epic Scenery, Iconic Landmarks An Independent Danube River cruise through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany, where vineyard shores, storied castles and riverside culture unfold.
Trip Overview:
An Independent Danube River cruise through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany, where vineyard shores, storied castles and riverside culture unfold.
Highlights:
- Glide along the Danube River through Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
- Uncover Vienna’s timeless charm while journeying through Central Europe.
- Pause in Bratislava, one of the Danube’s most characterful capital cities.
- Soak up Budapest’s riverside atmosphere beside the flowing Danube.
- Experience three captivating European capitals on one memorable Danube River cruise.
Included Services:
- Arrival transfer: Budapest Airport to hotel
- Departure transfer: hotel to Budapest Port
- Departure transfer from Vilshofen Port to Munich Airport
- 2 nights deluxe accommodation in Budapest
- 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation onboard AmaLea in your choice of cabin
- Shared Half Day Szentendre Tour
- Services of highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs onboard AmaLea
- Services of qualified English-speaking guides on tour onboard AmaLea
- Personal headset for easy exploration while sightseeing with AmaLea
- Small group sightseeing with entrance fees including:
- Your choice of Buda city tour or Castle Hill hike on Day 2
- Pest city tour on Day 2
- Your choice of "Coronation City" walking tour, Tastes of Slovakia tour or Bratislava Castle hike on Day 3
- Your choice of "Imperial Vienna" tour or Vienna bike tour on Day 4
- Your choice of Highlights of Durnstein tour and Melk Abbey visit, Durnstein with wine and apricots, Durnstein Fortress hike or Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour on Day 5
- Scenic cruising through Strudengau and UNESCO Wachau Valley on Day 5
- Exclusive Greinburg Castle Visit on Day 5
- Your choice of Full-day Salzburg excursion, full-day Cesky Krumlov excursion with Linz tour, "UNESCO City of Media Arts" walking tour or "Cultural Mile" bike tour on Day 6
- Distillery tour on Day 6 (note those partaking in the full-day Salzburg or full-day Cesky Krumlov excursion with Linz tour will be unable to join the distillery tour)
- Your choice of "City of Three Rivers" walking tour, Passau Castle Hike or River Inn Bike Tour on Day 7
- Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration onboard AmaLea
- Wellness Program with dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercises onboard AmaLea
- Daily entertainment including cultural performances onboard AmaLea
- Internet and WiFi access onboard AmaLea
- Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunches and dinners while onboard AmaLea
- Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast while onboard AmaLea
- Sip and sail Daily Cocktail hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks onboard Amalea
- Captain's Welcome Cocktail and Dinner while onboard AmaLea
- Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the main lounge onboard AmaLea
- La Chaine des Rotisseurs exclusive dining experience onboard AmaLea
- All port charges
- Gratuities on your cruise
- 9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 8 Dinners
Excluded Services:
- Travel insurance
- International airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Optional excursions/activities
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities (for pre-extension)
- Passport & Visa fees if applicable
9 nights from $6,127 per person
Day 1: Arrive in Budapest
Transfer: Budapest Airportto Budapest
Hotel: Hotel Boho Budapest- Small Luxury Hotels (4 Star Rating)
Discover contemporary boutique luxury at BoHo Hotel Budapest, ideally located in the vibrant heart of the city. Each of its 64 spacious rooms offers a stylish retreat, thoughtfully designed with elegant décor and upscale amenities. At the hotel’s restaurant, fresh seasonal ingredients bring together traditional Hungarian flavours and international influences, with meals served in a charming setting that includes a serene garden courtyard. After exploring Budapest, unwind in the peaceful wellness and spa area with soothing massages, rejuvenating treatments and a fully equipped fitness room. Combining thoughtful service, refined design and modern comfort, BoHo Hotel Budapest makes every stay memorable.
Day 2: Half Day Szentendre Tour
On the way to this picturesque town, Szentendre which is also known as the Artists' Village you'll be able to see the breath taking Danube Bend from the top of the Visegrad Hill (photostop). The city is the ultimate escape for those who want to travel back in time, simply feel happy and be surrounded by presence of the good old days. At the end of your journey enjoy a boat cruise back to Budapest. Live guiding through the whole tour is guaranteed. The tour ends at the pier in Budapest city center. Return by boat between May 1 - Sep 30. In case of low water and during winter time return to Budapest by bus.
Day 3: Embark Cruise
Arrive in Budapest and make your own way to board your luxurious river cruise ship.
Meal(s): Dinner
Hotel: AmaLea (5 Star Rating)
Designed with vibrant pops of color that call to mind the autumn harvest in European vineyards, and appointed with our signature twin balconies in most staterooms, the AmaLea is a sleek river ship created with luxury yachts in mind. A host of comforts and conveniences fill her decks, including a massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. The relaxing Sun Deck features a heated pool as well as a swim-up bar, while the vibrant Main Lounge provides an exhilarating stage for nightly performances. Enjoy an evening dining experience like no other at The Chef's Table, where rustic wooden floors, contemporary lighting and a glass-enclosed kitchen combine to form the stunning backdrop for your gastronomic entertainment. And with a walking track on the Sun Deck, a fitness room and a fleet of onboard bicycles, you'll have everything needed to stay active and healthy while sailing Europe's great rivers.
Transfer: Budapest to Budapest Port
Day 4: Budapest
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.
Hotel: AmaLea (5 Star Rating)
Designed with vibrant pops of color that call to mind the autumn harvest in European vineyards, and appointed with our signature twin balconies in most staterooms, the AmaLea is a sleek river ship created with luxury yachts in mind. A host of comforts and conveniences fill her decks, including a massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. The relaxing Sun Deck features a heated pool as well as a swim-up bar, while the vibrant Main Lounge provides an exhilarating stage for nightly performances. Enjoy an evening dining experience like no other at The Chef's Table, where rustic wooden floors, contemporary lighting and a glass-enclosed kitchen combine to form the stunning backdrop for your gastronomic entertainment. And with a walking track on the Sun Deck, a fitness room and a fleet of onboard bicycles, you'll have everything needed to stay active and healthy while sailing Europe's great rivers.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 5: Bratislava
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.
Hotel: AmaLea (5 Star Rating)
Designed with vibrant pops of color that call to mind the autumn harvest in European vineyards, and appointed with our signature twin balconies in most staterooms, the AmaLea is a sleek river ship created with luxury yachts in mind. A host of comforts and conveniences fill her decks, including a massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. The relaxing Sun Deck features a heated pool as well as a swim-up bar, while the vibrant Main Lounge provides an exhilarating stage for nightly performances. Enjoy an evening dining experience like no other at The Chef's Table, where rustic wooden floors, contemporary lighting and a glass-enclosed kitchen combine to form the stunning backdrop for your gastronomic entertainment. And with a walking track on the Sun Deck, a fitness room and a fleet of onboard bicycles, you'll have everything needed to stay active and healthy while sailing Europe's great rivers.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 6: Vienna
The "City of Waltzes" 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, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city.
Hotel: AmaLea (5 Star Rating)
Designed with vibrant pops of color that call to mind the autumn harvest in European vineyards, and appointed with our signature twin balconies in most staterooms, the AmaLea is a sleek river ship created with luxury yachts in mind. A host of comforts and conveniences fill her decks, including a massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. The relaxing Sun Deck features a heated pool as well as a swim-up bar, while the vibrant Main Lounge provides an exhilarating stage for nightly performances. Enjoy an evening dining experience like no other at The Chef's Table, where rustic wooden floors, contemporary lighting and a glass-enclosed kitchen combine to form the stunning backdrop for your gastronomic entertainment. And with a walking track on the Sun Deck, a fitness room and a fleet of onboard bicycles, you'll have everything needed to stay active and healthy while sailing Europe's great rivers.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 7: Weissenkirchen, Scenic Cruising and Grein
After reaching Weissenkirchen, you'll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Durnstein before visiting the UNESCO designated Melk Abbey. For a more culinaryfocused experience, join a walking tour in Durnstein, then enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner and sample special apricot treats from a local boutique. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held or join a guided bike tour to Melk. Later in the day, sail through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to medieval Grein for an exclusive visit to the more than 500 year old Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above.
Hotel: AmaLea (5 Star Rating)
Designed with vibrant pops of color that call to mind the autumn harvest in European vineyards, and appointed with our signature twin balconies in most staterooms, the AmaLea is a sleek river ship created with luxury yachts in mind. A host of comforts and conveniences fill her decks, including a massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. The relaxing Sun Deck features a heated pool as well as a swim-up bar, while the vibrant Main Lounge provides an exhilarating stage for nightly performances. Enjoy an evening dining experience like no other at The Chef's Table, where rustic wooden floors, contemporary lighting and a glass-enclosed kitchen combine to form the stunning backdrop for your gastronomic entertainment. And with a walking track on the Sun Deck, a fitness room and a fleet of onboard bicycles, you'll have everything needed to stay active and healthy while sailing Europe's great rivers.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 8: Linz
The ship arrives in Linz where you'll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you'll 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 Cesky 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. Upon your return to Linz, you may choose to take a brief walking tour in the city. Or join a morning walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or go on a bike tour of the city's famed "Cultural Mile" and the Danube. In the afternoon, embark on a journey into the fascinating world of whiskey distillation on an exciting guided tour.
Hotel: AmaLea (5 Star Rating)
Designed with vibrant pops of color that call to mind the autumn harvest in European vineyards, and appointed with our signature twin balconies in most staterooms, the AmaLea is a sleek river ship created with luxury yachts in mind. A host of comforts and conveniences fill her decks, including a massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. The relaxing Sun Deck features a heated pool as well as a swim-up bar, while the vibrant Main Lounge provides an exhilarating stage for nightly performances. Enjoy an evening dining experience like no other at The Chef's Table, where rustic wooden floors, contemporary lighting and a glass-enclosed kitchen combine to form the stunning backdrop for your gastronomic entertainment. And with a walking track on the Sun Deck, a fitness room and a fleet of onboard bicycles, you'll have everything needed to stay active and healthy while sailing Europe's great rivers.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 9: Passau to Vilshofen
Discover the city of Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Alternately, choose between a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress or a guided bike tour along the River Inn. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration - an AmaWaterways exclusive.
Hotel: AmaLea (5 Star Rating)
Designed with vibrant pops of color that call to mind the autumn harvest in European vineyards, and appointed with our signature twin balconies in most staterooms, the AmaLea is a sleek river ship created with luxury yachts in mind. A host of comforts and conveniences fill her decks, including a massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. The relaxing Sun Deck features a heated pool as well as a swim-up bar, while the vibrant Main Lounge provides an exhilarating stage for nightly performances. Enjoy an evening dining experience like no other at The Chef's Table, where rustic wooden floors, contemporary lighting and a glass-enclosed kitchen combine to form the stunning backdrop for your gastronomic entertainment. And with a walking track on the Sun Deck, a fitness room and a fleet of onboard bicycles, you'll have everything needed to stay active and healthy while sailing Europe's great rivers.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 10: Munich
Disembark your ship this morning. You will be transferred by road to Munich Airport in time for your onward flight (approximately 2 hours drive). Transfers depart at 0345, 0600 or 0900.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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