Melodies of the Danube (A Taste of Christmas Markets)
Budapest to Vilshofen Cruise
- Christmas Markets
- Festivals and Events
About AmaSonata
Day 1
Budapest
EMBARKATION
Day 2
Budapest
“Queen of the Danube” tour
OR Castle Hill hike
Day 3
Bratislava
“Coronation City” walking tour
OR Bratislava Castle hike
OR Tastes of Slovakia
Day 4
Vienna
City tour
OR Vienna bike tour
Free time
Day 5
Weissenkirchen
Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey
OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour
OR Weissenkirchen walking tour and Melk Abbey
OR Dürnstein excursion with wine and apricots tastings
OR Dürnstein fortress hike
Scenic cruising of Strudengau Valley
Grein
Exclusive castle visit with private reception
Day 6
Linz
“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour
OR Full-day Salzburg excursion
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR Full-day Ceský Krumlov excursion
Day 7
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour
OR Passau bike tour
OR Passau Castle hike
Vilshofen
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
Day 8
Vilshofen
DISEMBARKATION
Day 1
Budapest
EMBARKATION
Day 2
Budapest
“Queen of the Danube” tour
OR Castle Hill hike
Day 3
Bratislava
“Coronation City” walking tour
OR Bratislava Castle hike
OR Tastes of Slovakia
Day 4
Vienna
City tour
OR Vienna bike tour
Free time
Day 5
Weissenkirchen
Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey
OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour
OR Weissenkirchen walking tour and Melk Abbey
OR Dürnstein excursion with wine and apricots tastings
OR Dürnstein fortress hike
Scenic cruising of Strudengau Valley
Grein
Exclusive castle visit with private reception
Day 6
Linz
“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour
OR Full-day Salzburg excursion
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR Full-day Ceský Krumlov excursion
Day 7
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour
OR Passau bike tour
OR Passau Castle hike
Vilshofen
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
Day 8
Vilshofen
DISEMBARKATION
About AmaWaterways
![AmaWaterways logo](/images/logos/SupplierLogo_106219.jpg)
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
About AmaWaterways
![AmaWaterways logo](/images/logos/SupplierLogo_106219.jpg)
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.