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16 Night Magnificent Europe and Land Tour

From Amsterdam to Budapest

AmaStella

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14246538
  • Departs: Sat, May 30, 2026
  • Returns: Sat, Jun 13, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - May 28, 2026
    Day
    1
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Arrive in Amsterdam and check into your hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - May 29, 2026
    Day
    2
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Follow your guide through the charming capital of the Netherlands, with its iconic meandering canals, bridges, and distinctive architecture. (Meals: B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - May 30, 2026
    Day
    3
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Bus Travel
    • Zaanse Schans, Netherlands
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Saturday - May 30, 2026
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Check out of your hotel and, before transferring to your ship, visit Zaanse Schans, where you can observe life as it used to be lived in the Netherlands. Authentic windmills, houses, and ships were relocated to this picturesque area, creating a typical 17th- to 18th-century village. Later, embark your beautiful river cruise ship and gather onboard for a festive welcome dinner. (Meals: D) ...
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    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Arrive in Amsterdam and board your beautiful river cruise ship. Gather onboard for a festive welcome dinner. (Meals: D)
    Sunday - May 31, 2026
    Day
    4
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Experience Amsterdam from its canals on a private cruise, viewing important landmarks and gabled houses as you glide beneath graceful bridges. Or tour the world-renowned Rijksmuseum, home to masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age. Glide toward the Rhine River later this afternoon. (Meals: B,L,D)
    Monday - Jun 1, 2026
    Day
    5
    Cologne, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    Cruise to Cologne and delve into the enchanting Old Town on a guided tour followed by a tasting of the city's signature Kolsch beer. Alternatively, take an architecture tour that includes a visit to the 13th-century Dom Cathedral, explore the extensive Roman ruins of Cologne, or enjoy a guided bike ride along the Rhine. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Jun 2, 2026
    Day
    6
    Rhine Gorge, Germany
    • Rhine Gorge, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    Cruise the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-designated Rhine Gorge, where more than 40 castles perch atop steep bluffs and half-timbered villages dot the riverbanks. Go ashore in Rudesheim and choose a scenic gondola ride over the vineyards of the Rheingau wine region, a visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum, or a taste of the town's specialty, Rudesheim coffee, at a local cafe. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Jun 3, 2026
    Day
    7
    Wertheim, Germany
    • Wertheim, Germany
    Today your beautiful river cruise ship leaves the Rhine River in Mainz and continues east along the Main River toward the town of Wertheim. Once in Wertheim, take a walking tour of its charming historic center and visit a glass-blowing workshop, take a guided bike tour along the riverbanks, or hike up to the evocative ruins of Wertheim Castle. Alternatively, head to a bakery for a pretzel tasting. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Jun 4, 2026
    Day
    8
    Wurzburg, Germany
    • Wurzburg, Germany
    Venture into Wurzburg's Old Town, carefully restored after being largely destroyed during World War II, and stop for a wine tasting on your walking tour. Instead, visit the Baroque Residenz Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or hike to Marienberg Fortress for a panoramic view. Alternatively, you may embark on a full-day excursion along the Romantic Road to the beautifully preserved walled town of Rothenburg. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Jun 5, 2026
    Day
    9
    Eltmann, Germany
    • Eltmann, Germany
    • Bamberg, Germany
    Today, you will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bamberg. Take a guided tour of this medieval gem to see its diverse architecture, from the cathedral to its elegant mansions. Or taste your way through town, sampling smoked beer, pralines, and Hornla pastries. For a more active adventure, join a bike tour or walk along the historic Ludwig Canal to Lock 100, still in use today. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Jun 6, 2026
    Day
    10
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    Explore this hub of the German Renaissance on your choice of excursions. Take a guided walk through the medieval city, seeing its castle and ramparts as well as the famous fountain on Market Square. For those who want to be more active can join a guided bike tour along the Main Danube canal visiting one of the original locks from the Ludwig Canal. Alternatively begin the day with a guided tour of the Imperial castle or Kaiserburg, one of the most important palaces of the Holy Roman Empire. Then tour the home where Albrecht Durer lived and worked in the early 16th century, and see the works of Durer and others displayed within. In the afternoon, enjoy free time and our shuttle service to the city or the ship. The ship remains docked in Nuremberg overnight. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Jun 7, 2026
    Day
    11
    Nuremberg, Germany
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    Visit the city's World War II sites, including the Nazi Party rally grounds and Documentation center, as well as the Courtroom 600 where the Nuremberg trials took place. Alternatively, sample Franconian specialties such as Nurnberger bratwurst, rotbier, and lebkuchen (gingerbread). Later in the day, cruise the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel thought up by Emperor Charlemagne that connects the North Sea to the Black Sea. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Jun 8, 2026
    Day
    12
    Regensburg, Germany
    • Regensburg, Germany
    Explore Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the seat of the Holy Roman Empire. Discover the Roman-era Porta Praetoria and the Old Town Hall or visit the House of Bavarian History Museum, acclaimed for its architecture as well as its exhibitions, to gain a deeper understanding at how this free state of Bavaria has influenced the nation of Germany and see the impressive monument of Walhalla, built in the style of a Greek temple honoring cultural, scientific, and artistic contributions of German speaking celebrities. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Jun 9, 2026
    Day
    13
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Salzburg, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Passau, Germany
    Arrive in Passau, situated where the Danube meets the Inn and Ilz rivers. If you wish, spend the day in Salzburg where on your walking tour will see sights from The Sound of Music. Tour Salzburg's UNESCO World Heritage-designated Old Town, from Mozart's home to the gardens of Mirabell Palace. Or stay in Passau and enjoy a walking tour with hand-made pretzels and chocolates, a guided bike ride, or a hike to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Jun 10, 2026
    Day
    14
    Melk, Austria
    • Melk, Austria
    Enter the breathtaking Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed stretch of the Danube River. Tour the Benedictine Melk Abbey, a marvel of Baroque architecture perched above the river, and meet a librarian to learn how medieval books are meticulously restored. Alternatively, hike up to the abbey or embark on a guided bike tour along the Danube River. Then continue your scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Jun 11, 2026
    Day
    15
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Glide into Austria's capital and tour its imperial treasures, from the majestic Opera House to St. Stephen's Cathedral, which has stood watch over the city center for 700 years. Explore the city by bike, or follow a guide through Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, where a breathtaking fine art collection-including works by Vermeer, Velazquez, Raphael, and Durer-is housed within an opulent neoclassical building. Enjoy free time in Vienna this afternoon. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Jun 12, 2026
    Day
    16
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Journey into the center of Budapest and set out to discover Buda's Castle District, taking in sweeping city views from the turrets of the fairytale Fisherman's Bastion and admiring the architecture of Matthias Church. Explore the grand monuments of Pest this afternoon. (Meals: B,L,D)
    Saturday - Jun 13, 2026
    Day
    17
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Meals: B)


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