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Magnificent Europe 2026

15 days
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From Budapest to Amsterdam
5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Panoramic view of a city's historical buildings by the river.
  • Vineyards overlooking a river with town in the background.
  • Medieval buildings and a stone bridge over a river.
  • Historic cathedral with twin spires under a blue sky.
  • City view with a stone bridge and vibrant buildings.
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  • Carriages drawn by horses in front of a historical building.
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Operator
AmaWaterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner on board
  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private canal cruise of Amsterdam with views of landmarks and gabled houses

    Optional Activities

    • Rijksmuseum tour - Dutch Golden Age masterpieces
    Landmarks
    Rijksmuseum
  4. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne Old Town with Kölsch beer tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Architecture tour including Dom Cathedral and Roman ruins
    • Guided bike ride along the Rhine
    Landmarks
    Cologne Dom Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
  5. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic gondola ride over Rheingau wine region vineyards
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
    • Rüdesheimer coffee tasting at local café
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Rheingau Wine Region
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Mainz - Wertheim

    Mainz - Wertheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Wertheim historic center
    • Visit to glass-blowing workshop

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour along the riverbanks
    • Hike to Wertheim Castle ruins
    • Pretzel tasting at local bakery
    Landmarks
    Wertheim Castle
    Wertheim Old Town
  7. Day 6

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg Old Town with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Baroque Residenz Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Hike to Marienberg Fortress
    • Full-day excursion along Romantic Road to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Residenz Palace
    Marienberg Fortress
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  8. Day 7

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg medieval old town

    Optional Activities

    • Smoked beer, pralines, and hörnla pastries tasting
    • Bike tour
    • Walk along historic Ludwig Canal to Lock 100
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Ludwig Canal Lock 100
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through medieval Nuremberg city

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour along Main Danube Canal with visit to original Ludwig Canal locks
    • Guided tour of Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg)
    • Albrecht Dürer House tour
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Castle
    Market Square (Hauptmarkt)
    Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg)
    Albrecht Dürer House
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Main-Danube Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Nazi Party rally grounds and Documentation Center
    • Visit to Courtroom 600 (Nuremberg Trials location)
    • Franconian specialties tasting - Nuremberger bratwurst, rotbier, and lebkuchen
    Landmarks
    Nazi Party Rally Grounds (Reichsparteitagsgelände)
    Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
    Courtroom 600
  11. Day 10

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Regensburg UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit Roman-era Porta Praetoria
    • Visit Old Town Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Walhalla monument
    • Visit Thurn & Taxis Castle
    Landmarks
    Porta Praetoria
    Regensburg Old Town Hall
    Walhalla
    Thurn & Taxis Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to Salzburg with walking tour featuring The Sound of Music locations
    • Salzburg UNESCO Old Town tour including Mozart's home
    • Mirabell Palace gardens visit
    • Passau walking tour with hand-made pretzels and chocolates
    • Passau guided bike ride
    • Hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress
    Landmarks
    Salzburg Old Town
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Mirabell Palace
    Veste Oberhaus Fortress
  13. Day 12

    Wachau Valley

    Wachau Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Benedictine Melk Abbey with librarian presentation on medieval book restoration

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Melk Abbey
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube River
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  14. Day 13

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna including Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour of Vienna
    • Kunsthistoriches Museum Wien guided tour
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Kunsthistoriches Museum Wien
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Buda Castle District
    • Visit to Fisherman's Bastion
    • Visit to Matthias Church

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Pest monuments
    Landmarks
    Buda Castle
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matthias Church
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 15

    Departure

    Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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AmaWaterways

Rating
4.3 (32 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
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AmaWaterways Ship

  • 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
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Traveler Reviews

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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    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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  • 2 local currencies

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