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Grand Danube Cruise (Christmas)
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Grand Danube Cruise (Christmas)
Sail across the twilight waters of the Danube’s festive Christmasscape aboard your resplendent AmaWaterways River Cruise vessel.
Uncover the mystery and marvel of the Danube River as you glide along its gentle waters and experience the beauty of enchanting landscapes, hidden gems, and an abundance of treasured memories. Immerse yourself in the allure of the unknown, where each bend of the river unveils a new shade of glory and intrigue.
Savour exquisite cuisine both on and off board your ship with a selection of spellbinding Danube River Cruise excursions at your disposal. Make lifelong friends with your fellow explorers and enjoy every leg of your adventure, from one festive step to the next.
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Cruise Line: AmaWaterways -
Ship: AmaBella -
Duration: 14 Nights
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Departure: Apr - Dec
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Grand Danube Cruise Cruise Itinerary
Prepare for a voyage like no other with an itinerary curated to suit the desires of every passenger, leaving no cultural or historic stone unturned while giving you the opportunity to discover the beauties of Europe’s finest regions.
Day 1
Vilshofen
Board the ship and embark on your Grand Danube Cruise. In the evening, be entreated to an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration.
Day 2
Vilshofen / Passau
Enjoy your morning leisure time in Vilshofen. Later, try the “City of Three Rivers” walking tour with a visit to the Christmas markets in Passau. Alternatively, join the Passau Castle hike or the River Inn bike tour.
Day 3
Linz
Join the “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour with a visit to the Christmas markets, or try the “Cultural Mile” bike tour. Alternatively, enjoy a full-day Salzburg excursion with a visit to the Christmas markets. Look forward to the Český Krumlov excursion.
Day 4
Weissenkirchen
Enjoy the Dürnstein walking tour with a visit to the Melk Benedictine Abbey, or join a tasting tour. Alternatively, join the Dürnstein Fortress hike or the Wachau Valley bike tour. Later, enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery.
Day 5
Vienna
Indulge in the “Imperial Vienna” tour with a visit to the Town Hall Christmas markets. Or, tour Vienna by bike. Later, enjoy the Schönbrunn Christmas markets.
Day 6
Bratislava
Try the “Coronation City” walking tour with a visit to the Christmas markets, or join the Tastes of Slovakia tour. Alternatively, enjoy the Bratislava Castle hike.
Day 7
Budapest
Join the “Queen of the Danube” tour with a visit to Vörösmarty Square’s Christmas markets. Or, try the Castle Hill hike.
Day 8
Budapest
Enjoy the Puszta excursion.
Day 9
Budapest / Mohacs
Join the Pécs excursion with a visit to the Christmas markets, or try the Szekszárd wine tasting. Conversely, enjoy a guided bike ride along the Danube.
Day 10
Vukovar / Ilok / Novi Sad
Enjoy a tour of Vukovar with a visit to Eltz Castle and the Christmas markets, or try a Croatian wine tasting. Embark on the “The Athens of Serbia” walking tour with a visit to the winter markets, or try the Fruska Gora National Park hike, or the Novi Sad bike tour. Enjoy the evening Petrovaradin Fortress visit.
Day 11
Belgrade
Embark on the “The City by Two Rivers” tour and visit the winter markets, or enjoy the Royal Palace & Tito’s Memorial tour. Alternatively, try the Belgrade Fortress hike. Join the Quburich brandy tasting & Avala Mountain excursion, or enjoy the Belgrade bike tour.
Day 12
Iron Gates / Scenic Cruising
Visit Golubac Fortress before cruising through the Iron Gates.
Day 13
Vidin
Embark on the Vidin walking tour. Enjoy the Belogradchik and Baba Vida Fortress excursion, or try the banitsa pastry and yoghurt tasting. Or, partake in a Vidin bike tour.
Day 14
Rousse
Enjoy the Veliko Tarnovo excursion with a visit to the Christmas markets, or try the Bucharest excursion with a visit to the Christmas Markets. Alternatively, partake in the Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse highlights tour.
Day 15
Giurgiu
Disembark the ship and prepare for your return flight home.
Day 1
Giurgiu
Board the ship and embark on your Grand Danube Cruise.
Day 2
Rousse
Enjoy the Veliko Tarnovo excursion with a visit to the Christmas markets, or try the Bucharest excursion with a visit to the Christmas Markets. Alternatively, partake in the Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse highlights tour.
Day 3
Vidin
Embark on the Vidin walking tour. Enjoy the Belogradchik and Baba Vida Fortress excursion, or try the banitsa pastry and yoghurt tasting. Or, partake in a Vidin bike tour.
Day 4
Iron Gates / Scenic Cruising
Visit Golubac Fortress before cruising through the Iron Gates.
Day 5
Belgrade
Embark on the “The City by Two Rivers” tour and visit the winter markets, or enjoy the Royal Palace & Tito’s Memorial tour. Alternatively, try the Belgrade Fortress hike. Join the Quburich brandy tasting & Avala Mountain excursion, or enjoy the Belgrade bike tour.
Day 6
Vukovar / Ilok / Novi Sad
Enjoy a tour of Vukovar with a visit to Eltz Castle and the Christmas markets, or try a Croatian wine tasting. Embark on the “The Athens of Serbia” walking tour with a visit to the winter markets, or try the Fruska Gora National Park hike, or the Novi Sad bike tour. Enjoy the evening Petrovaradin Fortress visit.
Day 7
Budapest / Mohacs
Join the Pécs excursion with a visit to the Christmas markets, or try the Szekszárd wine tasting. Conversely, enjoy a guided bike ride along the Danube.
Day 8
Budapest
Enjoy the Puszta excursion.
Day 9
Budapest
Join the “Queen of the Danube” tour with a visit to Vörösmarty Square’s Christmas markets. Or, try the Castle Hill hike.
Day 10
Bratislava
Try the “Coronation City” walking tour with a visit to the Christmas markets, or join the Tastes of Slovakia tour. Alternatively, enjoy the Bratislava Castle hike.
Day 11
Vienna
Indulge in the “Imperial Vienna” tour with a visit to the Town Hall Christmas markets. Or, tour Vienna by bike. Later, enjoy the Schönbrunn Christmas markets.
Day 12
Weissenkirchen
Enjoy the Dürnstein walking tour with a visit to the Melk Benedictine Abbey, or join a tasting tour. Alternatively, join the Dürnstein Fortress hike or the Wachau Valley bike tour. Later, enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery.
Day 13
Linz
Join the “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour with a visit to the Christmas markets, or try the “Cultural Mile” bike tour. Alternatively, enjoy a full-day Salzburg excursion with a visit to the Christmas markets. Look forward to the Český Krumlov excursion.
Day 14
Vilshofen / Passau
Enjoy your morning leisure time in Vilshofen. Later, try the “City of Three Rivers” walking tour with a visit to the Christmas markets in Passau. Alternatively, join the Passau Castle hike or the River Inn bike tour.
Day 15
Vilshofen
Disembark the ship and prepare for your return flight home.
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AmaWaterways 
Departure:
VISITING: Vilshofen Vilshofen / Passau Linz Weissenkirchen Vienna Bratislava Budapest Budapest / Mohacs Vukovar / Ilok / Novi Sad Belgrade Iron Gates / Scenic Cruising Vidin Rousse Giurgiu
AVG PER PERSON*
£
4,247
AmaWaterways Departure:
Apr to
Dec
VISITING: Giurgiu Rousse Vidin Iron Gates Belgrade Novi Sad & Ilok Mohacs Budapest Bratislava Vienna Grein & Weissenkirchen Linz Passau/Vilshofen Vilshofen
AVG PER PERSON*
£
4,247
AmaWaterways Departure:
VISITING: Budapest Bratislava & Vienna Vienna Weissenkirchen/Melk Linz Passau & Vilshofen Vilshofen
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,393
AmaWaterways Departure:
Nov to
Dec
VISITING: Nuremberg (EMBARK) Nuremberg Regensburg Passau / Salzburg Melk & Wachau Valley & Vienna Vienna Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,841
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Grand Danube Cruise FAQ
What languages are spoken on the ship?
English is the language officially spoken on board all AmaWaterways ships. Most of our crew members can speak fluent English.
What time will embarkation and disembarkation be?
Official embarkation time is 3 p.m. while official disembarkation time is 9 a.m.
Does AmaWaterways accept Traveler's Checks?
No, we do not accept Traveler’s Checks on board the ship.
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