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Magnificent Europe 2026 Start Amsterdam, End Budapest (16 destinations)

15 days
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From Amsterdam to Budapest
5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Boat passing under a bridge along a canal lined with traditional Amsterdam buildings.
  • A cruise ship navigating the confluence of rivers in Passau.
  • Canal boat cruise surrounded by tulips and traditional Amsterdam architecture.
  • Illuminated Budapest Parliament building at night by the river.
  • Cyclists riding along an Amsterdam canal during sunset.
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  • Historic bridge over a canal in Amsterdam, with bicycles in view.
  • Colorful tulip fields with Dutch windmills in the background.
  • Tulips along a canal with classic Amsterdam buildings in view.
  • Tulip-strewn canal view with traditional Amsterdam houses.
  • Brightly colored canal with traditional Dutch buildings under a clear sky.
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River Cruise
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner
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  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise in Amsterdam
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Old Town and Cologne Rathaus
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Tasting of Kölsch beer
    • Guided architectural tour including interior of Cologne Cathedral
    • Guided bike ride along the Rhine
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Rathaus
    Old Market (Alter Markt)
    Heumarkt
  5. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking tour with vineyard views
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
    • Coffee tasting in Rüdesheim
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
  6. Day 5

    Wertheim

    Wertheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Wertheim
    • Hike to Wertheim Castle ruins
    • Scenic bicycle ride along Main River Valley
    • Pretzel bakery tasting
    Landmarks
    Wertheim Castle
  7. Day 6

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg
    • Visit to Baroque Residenz
    • Hike to Marienberg Fortress
    • Excursion to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Baroque Residenz
    Marienberg Fortress
    Rothenburg
  8. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Bamberg
    • Walking tour visiting cathedral, Old Town Hall and old mansions
    • Food tasting tour featuring smoked beer, licorice root and Hornla pastry
    • Guided bike tour of Bamberg
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
  9. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle)
    • Visit to Albrecht Dürer's former home
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg
    Albrecht Dürer House
  10. Day 9

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Main-Danube Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Guided medieval city tour
    • WWII history tour including Nuremberg Trials Memoriam and Courtroom 600
    • Traditional Franconian specialties tasting
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    Nuremberg Town Wall
    Market Square
    Nuremberg Trials Memoriam
  11. Day 10

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Regensburg
    • Bavarian specialties tasting
    • Bike tour to Walhalla
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town Hall
    Porta Praetoria
    Walhalla
  12. Day 11

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Passau
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube
    • Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Veste Oberhaus Fortress
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Melk

    Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Melk Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Melk Abbey
    • Guided bike tour along Danube River
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
  14. Day 13

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Vienna
    • Visit to Vienna Opera House
    • Visit to Imperial Palace
    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour through Vienna
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    Imperial Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  15. Day 14

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Castle District
    • Guided tour of Pest
    • Hike to Castle Hill
    Landmarks
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matthias Church
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Heroes' Square
    Shoes on the Danube Bank
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 15

    Budapest to Home

    Budapest to Home
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • AmaStella Old
    AmaStella Old
    Experience the brilliance of AmaStella, a standout in the AmaWaterways fleet. The AmaStella is a luxurious river cruise ship renowned for it… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    50
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    78
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    15800 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    15 kn / 17 mph / 28 kmh
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
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5.0
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.3

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  • Sue
    Sue5.0•April 2025
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
    Traveled in April 2025
  • William5.0•September 2019
    Cruise was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. All told a very pleasant experience....
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    Traveled in August 2019

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    Asked on November 10th, 2025

    Could you confirm if a single person can join the tour?

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    • AmaWaterwaysOperator•Written November 2025

      The operator has advised that the April 2026 departure dates are completely sold out. We would like to offer you an alternative: Danube City & Nature 2026, Start and end in Passau, 14 Nights 15 Days, 25th April-13th May 2026.

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    Asked on June 4th, 2025

    If I want to see the cabins available for this cruise next year, how do I find this 15 cruise on the AMAWATERWAY website?

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    • AmaWaterwaysOperator•Written June 2025

      The ship that will be sailing on the 13 June, 2026 is known as the Ama Stella. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories.

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