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Magna on the Danube Wine Cruise

Nov 7 - 19, 2027

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Overview

<p>Those longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the continent, where empires were built, kings and queens were crowned and some of the world’s greatest music was composed and performed by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven. Grand European cities like Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest forever remain timeless. Admire the beauty of Austria’s Lake District and the Czech Republic’s charming mountain town, Ceský Krumlov. From grand abbeys and fortresses perched high above the Danube to plentiful iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, be romanced by the Danube with all her regal and romantic splendor.</p>

Day 1 · Sun, Nov 7 · Vilshofen, Austria

About Your Cruise Line - AmaWaterways

At AmaWaterways, we craft immersive river journeys aboard our spacious, custom-designed ships. With heartfelt service and regionally inspired cuisine, we guide our guests through Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, always with warmth, flexibility, and a spirit of authentic discovery. Embark on a different kind of trip with an AmaWaterways river cruise, with sailings on rivers around the world—from European classics like the Rhine and Rhône to adventurous locales along the Nile, Mekong,...

About Your Ship - AmaMagna

Experience the ease of a ship with space to truly relax. Dine with new friends at Al Fresco, settle into a suite with a full balcony, or watch the Danube drift by on the Sun Deck, crisp glass of Grüner Veltliner in hand.

Vilshofen

12:00AM

EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN, GERMANY. Board the ultra-luxurious AmaMagna. In the evening, be treated to a Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration complete with music, beer and sausages. (D)

Stateroom Options, Prices are per cabin based on double occupancy

Starting at $9,398

Nov 7 – Nov 14

8 room options

Day 2 · Mon, Nov 8 · Passau, Germany

Passau

12:00AM

PASSAU, GERMANY. Join a walking tour and marvel at Passau's Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Or take a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress. You can also ride to Wernstein on a guided bike tour. (B,L,D)...

Day 3 · Tue, Nov 9 · Linz, Austria

Linz

12:00AM

LINZ, AUSTRIA. For those who love The Sound of Music, enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg and tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michae...

Day 4 · Wed, Nov 10 · Grein, Austria

Grein

12:00AM

GREIN, AUSTRIA. Join us at historic Burg Clam for an exquisite Austrian wine tasting on the cliffs high above the nearby village of Clam. Built in 1149 as a twin towered fortress, Burg Clam has amazingly survived every war and siege from that day ...

Day 5 · Thu, Nov 11 · Melk, Austria

Melk

12:00AM

MELK, AUSTRIA – SPITZ, AUSTRIA. In the morning, you can visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. Alternatively, you may choose to bike to Marbach before returning to Melk and the ship for lunch. During...

Spitz

12:00AM

Day 6 · Fri, Nov 12 · Vienna, Austria

Vienna

12:00AM

VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Vienna 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 vis...

Day 7 · Sat, Nov 13 · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest

12:00AM

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and is located over the River Danube. It is one of the largest cities in the European Union and much of its historical sites have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Originally formed in 1873 by ...

Day 8 · Sun, Nov 14 · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest

12:00AM

DISEMBARKATION - BUDAPEST. Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B) Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and is located over the River Danube. It is one of the largest cities in the European Union and much of its historical s...

About Your Cruise - Disembark AmaMagna

Morning Breakfast on board, then disembark AmaMagna.

Hotel check-in near Deák Ferenc tér / Vörösmarty tér

Nov 14 – Nov 19

Late morning Check into hotel in the Deák Ferenc tér / Vörösmarty tér area in central Pest, walkable to both main Christmas markets.

Vörösmarty Square market and Advent Basilica

Evening Visit the Vörösmarty Square market and Advent Basilica. Confirm opening dates closer to travel — historically opens Nov 13–15.

Hungarian wine bar dinner

Evening Hungarian wine bar dinner with Tokaji or Villány tasting near the Basilica.

Day 9 · Mon, Nov 15 · Budapest

Buda Castle District morning visit

Morning Explore the Buda Castle District, including: Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church This area is untouched by the Nov 13 excursion if you picked the Pest City Tour or Gellért Hill Hike, so you can enjoy it at your own pace.

Chain Bridge walk back to Pest

Midday Walk across the Chain Bridge back to Pest for a scenic crossing between the castle and downtown.

Great Market Hall visit

Early afternoon Visit the Great Market Hall for: Chimney cake Lángos Local products

Thermal bath visit

Flexible / evening Relax at a thermal bath — choose between Gellért or Széchenyi. This is a movable slot and can be swapped with your market time as the day allows.

Day 10 · Tue, Nov 16 · Vienna

Flexible morning in Budapest

Flexible morning in Budapest. Bath, market, or coffeehouse — whatever didn't fit Nov 15.

Train to Vienna

Train to Vienna. Direct rail, roughly 2.5–3 hours.

Check into hotel — Innere Stadt

Check into hotel — Innere Stadt. Walking distance to Rathausplatz, Am Hof, Freyung.

Evening markets in Vienna

Evening Rathausplatz or Spittelberg market. Not covered by the Nov 12 cruise city tour — new ground.

Day 11 · Wed, Nov 17 · Vienna

Naschmarkt and coffeehouse breakfast

Morning Naschmarkt and coffeehouse breakfast. Market browsing and a proper Viennese coffee.

Albertina or Kunsthistorisches Museum

Midday Visit either the Albertina or the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Skips the Hofburg/Opera ground already covered on Nov 12.

Am Hof and Freyung markets

Afternoon Am Hof and Freyung markets. Old Viennese-style market crawl, central and walkable.

Advent concert

Evening Advent concert at the Musikverein or a smaller palace concert.

Day 12 · Thu, Nov 18 · Vienna

Heuriger wine tavern in Grinzing or Nussdorf

Midday visit to a Heuriger wine tavern in Grinzing or Nussdorf. Travel by tram 38/D Enjoy a traditional buffet and current-vintage wine

Ringstrasse walk or tram loop

Afternoon Ringstrasse walk or tram loop. Leisurely, low-effort sightseeing after the Heuriger.

Rathausplatz market dinner

Evening at Rathausplatz for market dinner. Ice rink atmosphere and a festive close to the trip.

Day 13 · Fri, Nov 19

Morning coffee and Sachertorte

Morning Café Demel or Hotel Sacher. Enjoy a final Sachertorte before heading out.

Depart for airport

Later Depart for the airport. End of trip.