2024 Melodies of the
Danube Cruise
COUNTRIES: AUSTRIA, GERMANY, HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA, CZECH REPUBLIC
RIVERS: DANUBE
EXPERIENCE THE BEST AUSTRIA, GERMANY, HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA
& THE CZECH REPUBLIC WITH THERESA
Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets, and musicians.
Indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in four magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, and Prague.
Let the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District. Cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley and let the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time.
Embark with me on this wonderful Upper Danube River cruise in November of 2024! I look forward to cruising along with you and exploring these beautiful regions of Europe!
MELODIES OF THE DANUBE CRUISE
7-NIGHT CRUISE FROM BUDAPEST TO VILSHOFEN
with optional additional Budapest and/or Prague
Monday, November 4, 2024
Budapest
Board the AmaBella rivership and we'll meet in the lounge, have some free time to explore, then enjoy our first cocktail hour, followed by our first multi-course dinner.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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.
Wednesday, November 5, 2024
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.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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.
Friday, November 8, 2024
Weissenkirchen, Scenic Cruising & Grein
After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll be treated to several choices of excursions.
Take a walking tour of Dürnstein before visiting the UNESCO designated Melk Abbey.
For a more culinaryfocused experience, join a walking tour in Dürnstein, 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 Valley to medieval Grein for an exclusive visit to the more than 500-year-old Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Linz (Full-Day Salzburg Option)
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. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael.
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 Renaissancestyle buildings; and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe's largest castle complexes.
Following these full-day excursions, you may also choose to take a brief walking tour in Linz.
Alternatively, join a 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.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Passau & 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.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Vilshofen
Bid farewell to the ship in Vilshofen and prepare for your flight home.