Experience Autumn with AmaWaterways - Melodies of the Danube River Cruise

• 7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with twin balconies)
• Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations
• Mini-fridge, desk and sitting area
• Bottled water replenished daily

• Wellness Activities with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes
• Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land packages
• Internet and Wi-Fi access
• Sun-deck pool with swim-up bar and walking track
• Fitness room
• Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
• Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
• Daily entertainment including cultural performances

• All onboard dining in a variety of venues
• Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
• The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
• Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner
• La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
• Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
• Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
• Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge

• Immersive tours in every destination
• Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
• Bike tours and hikes
• Special interest tours
• Knowledgeable guides
• Personal headset for easy exploration
• Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways

Your river cruise is packed with unforgettable experiences! Here are just a few highlights you might enjoy along the way:

Budapest, Hungary

• Buda city tour through Castle District with Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
• Castle Hill hiking adventure
• Pest exploration including Hungarian Parliament Building and Heroes' Square

Bratislava, Slovakia

• "Coronation City of Kings" walking tour
• "Tastes of Slovakia" culinary experience
• Bratislava Castle hiking with panoramic city views

Vienna, Austria

• "Imperial Vienna" tour featuring Opera House and Habsburg Palace
• Vienna city exploration by bicycle
• St. Stephen's Cathedral visit in historic city center

Weissenkirchen & Grein, Austria

• Dürnstein walking tour with UNESCO Melk Abbey visit
• Wine tasting with local vintner plus apricot treats sampling
• Dürnstein fortress hike (Richard the Lionheart's former prison)
• Weissenkirchen to Melk guided bicycle tour
• Exclusive visit to 500-year-old Greinburg Castle

Linz, Austria

• Full-day Salzburg excursion with "Sound of Music" sites
• Full-day Český Krumlov, Czech Republic castle tour
• "UNESCO City of Media Arts" walking tour
• "Cultural Mile" bicycle tour along the Danube
• Whiskey distillation guided tour

Passau, Germany

• "City of Three Rivers" walking tour with Gothic and Baroque architecture
• Veste Oberhaus fortress hiking excursion
• River Inn guided bicycle tour

Vilshofen, Germany

• Exclusive AmaWaterways Oktoberfest celebration

Note: Full-day excursions to Salzburg and Český Krumlov cannot be combined with other tours on the same day.

🌟 Please Note: Specific excursions are subject to change based on availability, weather, and final cruise itinerary. Final details will be confirmed closer to departure (approximately 45-days prior to embarkation).

While there are no towers on AmaReina, you’ll feel like royalty in your very own floating castle. Luxurious comfort is afforded by the plush linens and soft robes within the staterooms, most of which feature view-enhancing twin balconies. A pleasing color palette with subtle floral and leaf designs brings you into the breathtaking scenery you’ll see outside. Your palace features plenty of public spaces in which to mingle with your kingdom, like the fireside library. The Main Lounge, with its baby grand piano, is the epitome of class and a romantic venue in which to grab a drink. You’ll also find fine dining fit for kings and queens in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table, where a multi-course tasting menu will be presented to you. Additional regal amenities include a walking track, heated swimming pool, fitness room, massage and hair salon, and specialty coffee station.

• Unpack once and wake up in a new destination daily
• Intimate ship atmosphere with typically 150-190 guests vs. ocean cruise thousands
• Dock in city centers, walking distance to main attractions
• All meals, accommodation, and most excursions included in one price

• Four countries and multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one seamless journey
• AmaWaterways' award-winning cuisine and twin-balcony staterooms
• Exclusive experiences like Greinburg Castle visit and Oktoberfest celebration
• Multiple activity levels available daily (walking tours, hiking, biking, cultural tastings)

• Expert destination knowledge and personalized service throughout your journey
• Group pricing advantages and exclusive amenities
• Pre-departure planning and coordination handled for you
• Travel with like-minded companions who share your appreciation for sophisticated experiences
• On-call support before, during, and after your trip
• Curated group activities and special touches that enhance the overall experience
• Virutoso Amenities

Double Occupancy: Starting at $4,599 per person

Deposit: $400 per person

Port Charges: $250 per person additional

Final Payment: Due July 9, 2026

Please note:

• Prices listed are for the cruise portion only and do not include pre- or post-cruise extensions (see itinerary for pricing), flights or travel insurance.
• All reservations are subject to availability upon receipt of full name and deposit.
• Rates are combinable with standard past guest discounts and benefits.
• Bookings done by September 30, 2025 will receive $500 off per person, $250 off per person after September 30, 2025 based on double occupancy-it will be applied once the deposit is paid.
• Guests that purchase AmaWaterways airfare plus land package will receive transfers provided there are no deviations from the published cruise-land schedule.

Let me take care of the details so you can unlock the world and embrace the journey!

3 Days / 2 Nights

Extend your journey with two nights in Budapest before your cruise begins. This pre-cruise option includes hotel accommodation and a special "Hidden Budapest" guided tour that takes you beyond the famous riverside attractions to discover the city's lesser-known treasures and fascinating sites that most travelers never see.

Perfect for those wanting to fully immerse themselves in Hungary's captivating capital before embarking on your Danube river cruise adventure.

Includes: Hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, "Hidden Budapest" guided tour, and transfer to ship for embarkation.

4 Days / 3 Nights

Continue your European adventure with three nights in Prague after your cruise concludes. This post-cruise extension includes a stop in medieval Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved cities, before arriving in the "Golden City of a Hundred Spires."

Explore Prague's UNESCO World Heritage historic center, visit the iconic 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, stroll the romantic Charles Bridge, and discover the famous Astronomical Clock. Experience authentic Czech culture with a traditional beer tasting, sampling world-renowned brews from the country that invented pilsner and remains the world's top beer consumer per capita.

Includes: Hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, Regensburg walking tour, Prague city tour with castle visit, Czech beer tasting experience, and departure transfer.

Ready to experience the melodies and magic of the legendary Danube River? Click on the link under Essence of Elegance Travel details on the upper right.

Secure your cabin on our exclusive 2026 Melodies of the Danube River Cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen before cabins fill up!

🛏️ Limited space available – this group cruise is expected to sell out quickly!

✨ Don't miss this chance to discover autumn's golden splendor across four enchanting countries, imperial palaces, and UNESCO treasures – all aboard a luxurious AmaWaterways river cruise.

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