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US $3,999 per person

Blue Danube Discovery 2027

8 days

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From Budapest to Nuremberg

4.4

31 traveler reviews

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US $3,999 per person

+ $280 Port Charge

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Operator: AmaWaterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and 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

Day 1
Embarkation
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava's historic sites related to 11 Hungarian royal coronations
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Slovakia tour
- Hike up to Bratislava Castle
Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
Day 3
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour showcasing the Opera House and Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs
- Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride exploring Vienna
Landmarks
Vienna State Opera
Hofburg Palace
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Vienna Historic City Center
Day 4
Dürnstein - Melk
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Walking tour to Baroque Stiftskirche in Dürnstein
- Wine tasting in a local cellar
- Visit to a local boutique for apricot products
- Hike to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was held
- Tour of UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey
- Guided bike ride through Melk
- Hike to Melk monastery
Landmarks
Wachau Valley
Baroque Stiftskirche
Dürnstein Fortress
Melk Abbey
Day 5
Linz/Salzburg or Passau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Passau's medieval city center
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Salzburg with tour of historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and Old Market
- Guided hike up to Veste Oberhaus Fortress
- Guided bike tour along the Inn River
Landmarks
Salzburg Historic Center
Mirabell Gardens
Residenz Square
Salzburg Old Market
Passau
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
Veste Oberhaus Fortress
Inn River
Day 6
Regensburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg showcasing Old Town Hall and Porta Praetoria
Optional Activities
- Bavarian specialties tasting - beer, sausage and pretzels
- Bike ride to Walhalla neoclassical temple
Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town Hall
Porta Praetoria
Walhalla
Day 7
Nuremberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through Main-Danube Canal crossing the Continental Divide
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg medieval city center with Imperial Castle, town wall, Albrecht Dürer's home and Market Square
- Guided WWII history tour including Zeppelin Field and Nuremberg Trials site
- Franconian specialties sampling - Nuremberger Bratwurst, Rot bier and Lebkuchen
Landmarks
Nuremberg Imperial Castle
Nuremberg Town Wall
Albrecht Dürer's House
Nuremberg Market Square
Zeppelin Field
Day 8
Disembarkation
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Bratislava Castle

Landmarks
Vienna State Opera
Hofburg Palace
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Vienna Historic City Center

Landmarks
Wachau Valley
Baroque Stiftskirche
Dürnstein Fortress
Melk Abbey

Landmarks
Salzburg Historic Center
Mirabell Gardens
Residenz Square
Salzburg Old Market
Passau
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
Veste Oberhaus Fortress
Inn River

Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town Hall
Porta Praetoria
Walhalla

Landmarks
Nuremberg Imperial Castle
Nuremberg Town Wall
Albrecht Dürer's House
Nuremberg Market Square
Zeppelin Field

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
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Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.4

(31 reviews)

Number of tours

147

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

56%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

AmaWaterways Ship

AmaMora
Sister ship to the AmaLea, the AmaMora is an incredible twin-balcony ship launching in 2019 with generous personal space, multiple dining… Read more
Built
2019
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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by AmaWaterways

Tour Operator
4.4

Sue
April 27th, 2025
5
For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
Charurat
November 22nd, 2023
5
I've been on three Amawaterways ship and the cruise experience has not failed me a bit. Am recommending it to more...
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Warren
September 8th, 2022
5
Really enjoyed the cruise. The food was exceptional, the excursions fun and enlightening and the entire crew was...
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Upcoming departures

From Wednesday
17 Mar, 2027
To Wednesday
24 Mar, 2027
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Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280
From Wednesday
28 Apr, 2027
To Wednesday
5 May, 2027
English
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US $4,699 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280
From Wednesday
5 May, 2027
To Wednesday
12 May, 2027
English
AmaSonata
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US $4,699 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280
From Wednesday
12 May, 2027
To Wednesday
19 May, 2027
English
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Port Charge
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From Wednesday
26 May, 2027
To Wednesday
2 Jun, 2027
English
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US $4,749 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
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From Wednesday
2 Jun, 2027
To Wednesday
9 Jun, 2027
English
AmaSonata
From:
US $4,699 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280
From Wednesday
9 Jun, 2027
To Wednesday
16 Jun, 2027
English
From:
US $4,699 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280
From Wednesday
23 Jun, 2027
To Wednesday
30 Jun, 2027
English
From:
US $4,699 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280
From Wednesday
7 Jul, 2027
To Wednesday
14 Jul, 2027
English
From:
US $4,699 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280
From Saturday
20 Nov, 2027
To Saturday
27 Nov, 2027
English
AmaMora
From:
US $4,399 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280

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Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 316889

Currencies
€
Euro
Austria and Germany
Ft
Forint
Hungary
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Hungary and Slovakia
Type E
Hungary and Slovakia
Type F
Hungary and Slovakia
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 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 10th, 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.
- The following cards are accepted for "AmaWaterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request AmaWaterways to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of AmaWaterways. Please familiarize yourself with the AmaWaterways payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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Blue Danube Discovery 2027

Itinerary

Embarkation

Bratislava

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dürnstein - Melk

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Linz/Salzburg or Passau

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Regensburg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Nuremberg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Disembarkation

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