8 Days Best of the Danube - AmaLea

Day 1 Embark in Budapest

Arrival and welcome in Hungary

Board your ship in Budapest, then explore the city’s old-world charm before enjoying evening cocktails and dinner.

• Free Time
• Embarkation

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Day 2 Bratislava

Royal history, sweeping city views and authentic Slovak flavors converge in this ancient Old Town

Bratislava welcomes you with its royal heritage and vibrant streets. From sampling traditional Slovak flavors to climbing to the town’s historic castle for sweeping views, every corner reveals the city’s enduring charm.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• Bratislava Walking Tour
• Tastes of Slovakia
• Bratislava Castle Hike
• Bike Tour

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Day 3  Melk, Austria

Admire idyllic Austrian landscapes, riverside vistas and the grandeur of Melk Abbey

The Wachau Valley’s vineyard-clad hills and storybook riverside views has earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site distinction. After taking in some of Austria’s most idyllic vistas, witness the enduring beauty of Austria’s fabled history at Melk Abbey, which dazzles with Baroque grandeur.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• Scenic Cruising
• Melk Abbey Visit

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Day 4 Linz, Austria

Linz, Austria

Discover historic streets, Baroque squares and scenic riverside towns

In Linz, contemporary architecture meets historic charm. Choose between traversing through Linz’s city streets on bike, taking a tour of Salzburg’s vibrant musical history, or visiting the storybook streets and grand castle of Cesky Krumlov. Each journey offers a thoughtful exploration of Austria’s rich cultural heritage.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• “UNESCO City of Media Arts” Walking Tour
• “Cultural Mile” Bike Tour
• Full Day Salzburg City Tour
• Full Day Cesky Krumlov Excursion
• Distillery Tour

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Day 5 Vienna, Austria

Enjoy stunning vistas, historic streets and scenic cycling along the Danube

Take in the beauty of Austrian vistas on a leisurely cruise down the Danube, replete with ample relaxation time. In the afternoon, explore Vienna’s elegance, whether on a horse-drawn carriage or by pedaling down the Ringstrasse on bike. 

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• Scenic Cruising
• “imperial Vienna” Carriage Tour
• Vienna by Bike

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Day 6 Vienna, Austria

Delight in Baroque splendor, stroll through gardens and journey into Vienna Woods

Admire Vienna’s imperial elegance at Schönbrunn Palace, where you’ll find Baroque grandeur and sprawling gardens. Stroll through the city, where grand boulevards, charming squares, and hidden corners reveal Vienna’s enduring beauty. 

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens
• Vienna Woods Hike
• Free time

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Day 7 Budapest, Hungary

Spend time marveling at Budapest’s historic charm

Budapest unfolds along the Danube with its captivating blend of culture and tradition. On the Buda side, the Castle District enchants with fairytale turrets, colorful mosaics, and sweeping panoramas of the city. Across the river, Pest reveals grand landmarks. In the evening, stroll along the river or marvel at the city’s stunning skyline from the ship deck.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• Buda city tour
• Castle Hill hike
• Pest Tour
• Free time

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Day 8  Budapest, Hungary

Disembark and begin your journey home

Disembarkation