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Melodies of the Danube

Spend 8 days adventuring down the Danube through ports at Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia on an AmaWaterways River Cruise.

Explore castles, fortresses, cities and valleys on a show-stopping Danube River Cruise itinerary crafted by our team at AmaWaterways. Complete with exclusive experiences made available to only our guests.

Board one of the members of the Danube’s luxurious floating hotels, complete with twin-balcony suites, devoted customer service and an intimate environment.

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  • Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
  • Ship: AmaLea + 4 more
  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Departure: Dec - Jan
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Melodies of the Danube Cruise Itinerary

This spectacular itinerary will guide you through highlights from Budapest to Vilshofen. You’ll spend 7 nights cruising the Danube, embarking on a variety of hikes, bike rides, tastings and walking tours.

Day 1

Budapest (EMBARK)

Arrive to Budapest to begin your 7-night adventure.

Day 2

Budapest

Embark on the ‘Queen of the Danube’ tour or the Castle Hill hike.

Day 3

Bratislava

Today, choose between the ‘Coronation City’ walking tour, ‘Tastes of Slovakia’ excursion or a hike to Bratislava Castle.

Day 4

Vienna

Join the ‘Imperial Vienna’ tour or opt to explore by bike. In the afternoon, you’ll have some free time to explore on your own.

Day 5

Weissenkirchen / Strudengau Valley / Grein

This morning, choose between the ‘Highlights of Durnstein’ excursion with Melk Abbey visit, ‘Durnstein with wine and apricots’ adventure, a hike to Durnstein fortress or the Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour.
Afterwards, enjoy a scenic cruising through the beautiful Strudengau Valley.
After arrival in Grein, embark on an exclusive visit to Grein Castle.

Day 6

Linz

Opt for a full-day Salzburg excursion, the ‘UNESCO City of Media Arts’ walking tour, the ‘Cultural Mile’ bike tour or the Cesky Krumlov excursion.

Day 7

Passau

Today, you’ll enjoy the ‘City of Three Rivers’ walking tour, the Passau Castle hike or the Passau River Inn bike tour.
This evening, you’ll enjoy an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration.

Day 8

Vilshofen (DISEMBARK)

Disembark in Vilshofen to begin your journey home.

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MELODIES OF THE DANUBE RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Visit some of Europe’s most treasured cities on your Melodies of the Danube River Cruise

Budapest

Vienna

Bratislava

Weissenkirchen

Linz

Passau

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Sing your way through more adventures down the Danube

AmaWaterways
Departure: Dec to Jan
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Budapest Bratislava Vienna Weissenkirchen / Strudengau Valley / Grein Linz Passau Vilshofen (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,849
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Best of the Danube

AmaWaterways
Departure: Feb to Oct
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Bratislava Melk Linz Vienna Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,849
AmaWaterways
Departure: Apr to Nov
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Vienna Durnstein / Wachau Valley / Melk Passau Regensburg Roth (excursion to Nuremberg) Nuremberg (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,620
AmaWaterways
Departure: Apr to Dec
VISITING: Nuremberg (EMBARKATION) Nuremberg Regensburg Passau – Linz Melk & Wachau Valley Vienna Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARKATION)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,900
AmaWaterways
Departure: December
VISITING: Budapest Bratislava Vienna Krems/Scenic Cruising/Spitz Linz Passau/Vilshofen Vilshofen
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,923
AmaWaterways
Departure: December
VISITING: Giurgiu Rousse Vidin Iron Gates Belgrade Novi Sad & Ilok Mohacs Budapest Bratislava Vienna Grein & Weissenkirchen Linz Passau/Vilshofen Vilshofen
AVG PER PERSON* £ 4,097
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Melodies of the Danube Cruise Review

“Strudengu Valley was even more impressive than I expected – I’m so happy with the time dedicated to scenic cruising through there. The itinerary is well-paced, in a manner that keeps you busy without exhausting you.”

Katie Hobbs, Sheffield

Melodies of the Danube FAQ

How can I tell which ship I’ll be staying on?

Your floating hotel is dependent on what period you book your cruise for – they’re listed with available dates on the AmaWaterways website.

What types of excursions are on offer?

This cruise offers your expected walking tours and tastings, as well as the more active biking and hiking options. You’ll also have the option to enjoy exclusive opportunities offered to AmaWaterways’ guests.

How frequent are departures?

This cruise embarks quite frequently in months March – December. Travel dates available for booking will be visible on the AmaWaterways website.

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