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Magnificent Europe 2026 Start Budapest, End Amsterdam

15 days
From Budapest to Amsterdam
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Bratislava
    • Hike to Bratislava Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Slovakia tour
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
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  3. Day 3

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Vienna including Opera House and Imperial Palace
    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Guided bike tour of Vienna
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Vienna State Opera House
    Hofburg Palace
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  4. Day 4

    Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Dürnstein to Stiftskirche
    • Local wine tasting
    • Hike to Dürnstein Fortress
    • Visit to local apricot grower
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube through Wachau Valley
    • Visit to Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein Fortress
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  5. Day 5

    Passau / Salzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Passau
    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral in Passau
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube
    • Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress
    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg including historic center, Mirabell Gardens, and Residenz Square
    • Stop at Mondsee and Basilica St. Michael
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Veste Oberhaus Fortress
    Mirabell Gardens
    Basilica St. Michael
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  6. Day 6

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Regensburg
    • Visit to Old Town Hall
    • Visit to Porta Praetoria
    • Bavarian specialties tasting
    • Bike tour to Walhalla
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town Hall
    Porta Praetoria
    Walhalla
  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of medieval Nuremberg
    • Visit to Imperial Castle
    • Visit to Market Square fountain
    • Guided tour of WWII sites
    • Visit to Nuremberg Trials Memoriam
    • Visit to Courtroom 600
    • Traditional Franconian specialties tasting
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Imperial Castle
    Market Square
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kaiserburg
    • Visit to military artifacts exhibition
    • Visit to Albrecht Dürer's former home
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg
    Albrecht Dürer House
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Bamberg
    • Visit to Bamberg Cathedral
    • Visit to Old Town Hall
    • Smoked beer, pralines and Hornla pastry tasting
    • Guided bike tour of Bamberg
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg / Rothenburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Würzburg
    • Visit to Baroque Residenz
    • Hike to Marienberg Fortress
    • Guided tour of Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Residenz Würzburg
    Marienberg Fortress
  11. Day 11

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Wertheim
    • Hike to Wertheim Castle ruins
    • Pretzel bakery tasting
    • Guided walking tour of Miltenberg
    • Visit to Crooked House
    • Visit to Royal Inn
    • Hike to Miltenberg Castle
    Landmarks
    Wertheim Castle
    Miltenberg Castle
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal Statue
    • Wine tasting in Rüdesheim
    • Guided bike tour along the Rhine River
    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards
    • Scenic cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Exclusive visit to Burg Lahneck Castle
    Landmarks
    Niederwalddenkmal
    Burg Lahneck Castle
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Old Town
    • Visit to Cologne Rathaus
    • Visit to Old Market
    • Visit to Heumarkt
    • Kölsch beer tasting
    • Special guided tour of Cologne Cathedral interior
    • Guided bike ride along the Rhine
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Rathaus
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise in Amsterdam
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  15. Day 15

    Disembarkation

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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    AmaStella
    A star of the AmaWaterways fleet, the AmaStella truly shines, her glow lasting far longer than the duration of your cruise. A centerpiece… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Staterooms
    78
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph

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    5.0
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Magnificent Europe 2026 Start Budapest, End Amsterdam reviewer 1
    April 27th, 2025
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    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
    Traveled in April 2025
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    September 9th, 2019
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    Cruise was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. All told a very pleasant experience....
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Tour ID: 277265

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type E
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type F
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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