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21 Night Grand Danube (Wine) and Land Tour

From Prague to Bucharest

AmaVerde

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13953111
  • Departs: Mon, Apr 6, 2026
  • Returns: Fri, Apr 24, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Apr 3, 2026
    Day
    1
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel.

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    Saturday - Apr 4, 2026
    Day
    2
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    Discover fairytale Prague via a city tour or a hike. Both will reveal why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive and vibrant cities, with a historic city center that's recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B)

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    Sunday - Apr 5, 2026
    Day
    3
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    Beer has been an important part of the Czech Republic since 993 when the first brewery was established. Beer is vital to the country's national identity, so much so that the Czechs are the biggest consumers of beer in the world. Join a beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes Czech beer some of the best in the world. (B) ...
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    Monday - Apr 6, 2026
    Day
    4
    Prague, Czech Republic
    • Prague, Czech Republic
    • Bus Travel
    • Regensburg, Germany
    • Bus Travel

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    Day 4 - Monday - Apr 6, 2026
    Day
    4
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Vilshofen, Germany
    Depart from Prague via motorcoach and enjoy a stop in Regensburg. After a local highlights tour, drive to Vilshofen where you will board your ship. Later in the day, enjoy a festive Oktoberfest celebration - an AmaWaterways exclusive. (B,D)
    • Vilshofen, Germany
    Board the ship in Vilshofen for your Grand Danube Wine Cruise. In the evening, be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration - an AmaWaterways exclusive. (D)
    Tuesday - Apr 7, 2026
    Day
    5
    Vilshofen, Germany
    • Vilshofen, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    Enjoy a free morning to walk around the quaint village of Vilshofen. Later, cruise to Passau, where you have the option of exploring it one of three ways. Take a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephan's Cathedral. Or choose between a guided bike tour along the Inn River or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Apr 8, 2026
    Day
    6
    Linz, Germany
    • Linz, Germany
    The ship arrives in Linz where you'll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you'll tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilika St. Michael. Or join a morning walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or go on a bike tour of the city's famed "Cultural Mile" and the Danube. Alternatively, visit the charming mountain town of Cesky Krumlov - a guest favorite, located just over the Czech-Austrian border, on a full-day excursion. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Apr 9, 2026
    Day
    7
    Weissenkirchen, Austria
    • Weissenkirchen, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Durnstein, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Weissenkirchen, Austria
    Head up to the Sun Deck for panoramic views as you unwind with a scenic cruise through the Strudengau and UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wachau valleys. After reaching Weissenkirchen, you'll be treated to your choice between two excursions. Take a walking tour of Durnstein before tasting some of Weissenkirchen's famed wines, made with apricots from Austria's Wachau Valley. For a more active adventure, hike the trail up to the ruins of Durnstein Fortress, where Richard the Lionheart was once held captive, and where you'll find spectacular views of the valley, river, and village below. As a reward for completing the hike, enjoy tasting the wines of Weissenkirchen following your descent from the hill. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Apr 10, 2026
    Day
    8
    Weissenkirchen, Austria
    • Weissenkirchen, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Melk, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Weissenkirchen, Austria
    Today, you will have the chance to join a tour of magnificent Melk Abbey. Sitting on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube, the Benedictine abbey is one of Europe's largest and most revered Baroque monasteries, and you will marvel at the beautiful frescoes painted inside. Alternatively, get active on a bike tour through the breathtaking Wachau Valley. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Apr 11, 2026
    Day
    9
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    The "City of Waltzes" is a treasure trove 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 the UNESCO World Heritage-designated historic city center and visit St. Stephen's Cathedral. For a more active exploration, take a guided bike ride through Vienna. In the evening, be treated to an evening of Viennese wine and music and a traditional Austrian wine tavern. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Apr 12, 2026
    Day
    10
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Today you have the opportunity to visit Budapest's Buda (hilly) side of the Danube River. Follow your guide through the city's Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman's Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest's Castle Hill. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Apr 13, 2026
    Day
    11
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Godollo, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Puszta Cultural Experience, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Visit the 19th-century Godollo Palace with its royal stables and Baroque theater. This palace became the favored residence of the much-loved Habsburg Empress and Hungarian Queen Elizabeth, affectionately known as Sissi, followed by lunch at Godollo Restaurant. Afterward, head for Puszta, the vast flat Great Hungarian Plain where you will tour a genuine Hungarian csarda (farm) run by the carriage-drive world champions Lazar brothers. Following the tour, witness a unique, unforgettable performance of Hungarian horsemanship, a tradition that goes back to the hordes of Magyar tribes conquering Hungary in the 9th century. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Apr 14, 2026
    Day
    12
    • Mohacs, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Pecs, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Mohacs, Hungary
    Welcome to Pecs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter's Basilica, the city's main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Szechenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pecs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or choose a guided bike tour through Mohacs. In the afternoon for wine connoisseurs, you'll want to go to the Szekszard wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Apr 15, 2026
    Day
    13
    Vukovar, Croatia
    • Vukovar, Croatia
    Explore the historic Croatian city of Vukovar on a city tour, where you may see sites such as the Ovcara Memorial and Eltz Manor House. Alternatively, you may see Osijek on a guided tour. For a more active excursion, enjoy a guided bike tour of Vukovar. In the afternoon, wine connoisseurs will want to sample Croatia's famous Grasevina, Traminac, and Frankovka wines during a special tasting excursion. You can also choose to explore the Vucedol Museum, home to fascinating exhibits on prehistoric culture and one of the most important archeological sites in Europe. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Apr 16, 2026
    Day
    14
    Belgrade, Serbia
    • Belgrade, Serbia
    Explore Serbia's capital, Belgrade, on a city tour that includes the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava. For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. Or hike to the well-preserved Belgrade Fortress with its conical towers. In the afternoon, you can enjoy a taste of the region by sampling wine and snacks at visit Kalemegdanska Terasa, where old traditions and excellent wine thrive in the heart of Belgrade. Or explore Novi Sad, a city rich in tradition and culture, on an afternoon walking tour. Begin your tour at the Dunavski (Danube) Park; stroll through Stari Grad, the old town center; and explore Liberty Square, which is dominated by the Old Town Hall. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Apr 17, 2026
    Day
    15
    Iron Gates
    • Iron Gates
    The Iron Gates is one of Europe's most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. (B,L,D)
    Saturday - Apr 18, 2026
    Day
    16
    • Vidin, Bulgaria
    Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria's oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the largest preserved medieval castle in Bulgaria. Alternatively, visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and banitsa, a pastry you will also get to make. Familiarize yourself with Bulgarian wines instead at Dos Alamos, a winery located next to vineyards on a hilly terrain where the sun shines all day long. You also have the choice to bike through Vidin and to the castle. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Apr 19, 2026
    Day
    17
    Rousse, Bulgaria
    • Rousse, Bulgaria
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Bucharest, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    Visit Bulgaria's ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple Orthodox temples, either followed by a wine tasting, or with a little extra free time in the capital. You can opt instead to go to Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. Later in the day, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the "Little Paris of the East". Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture. Later in the day, head to the Leventa Complex set in a unique fortification dating back almost 200 years where you will be treated to a tasting of three wines and learn more about their winemaking tradition. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Apr 20, 2026
    Day
    18
    Giurgiu, Romania
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    • Cruise Ends

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    Day 18 - Monday - Apr 20, 2026
    Day
    18
    • Bus Travel
    • Bran Castle, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Brasov, Romania
    Disembark the ship in Giurgiu and continue to the legendary region of Transylvania, a place deeply rooted in myth and history. Your first stop on the road to Transylvania will be the legendary Bran Castle, forever linked with the legend of Dracula. Later in the day, check into your hotel in Brasov. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Apr 21, 2026
    Day
    19
    Brasov, Romania
    • Brasov, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Sighisoara, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Brasov, Romania
    Dracula lovers will be in for another treat with an excursion to Sighisoara, birthplace to Transylvania's most notorious ruler, Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler, or Dracula. It's hard to believe that this perfectly preserved UNESCO World Heritage-designated town filled with resplendent pastel-colored buildings, stone lanes, medieval towers, and pedestrian-friendly Old Town was Vlad's place of birth. His home is still here, marked with a placard; however, today it houses a kitschy restaurant called "Casa Dracula". Later in the day, take a tour of Brasov, surrounded by the beautiful Southern Carpathians. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Apr 22, 2026
    Day
    20
    Brasov, Romania
    • Brasov, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Sinaia, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Bucharest, Romania
    En route to Bucharest, visit Peles Castle, considered one of the most stunning castles in Europe and a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance with 160 rooms filled with priceless European art. Later in the day, transfer to Bucharest and check into your hotel. (B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Apr 23, 2026
    Day
    21
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    Bucharest, Romania's capital, has earned its nickname, the "Little Paris of the East", with its wide boulevards and Arc de Triomphe. This morning, set out on a walking tour through the historic old town of Bucharest. You will observe the many changes this capital city has experienced through a mixture of architectural styles and cultural influences. Bucharest's eclectic architecture is a mix of historical, neo-classical, communist-era, and modern buildings. Your guided tour will take you through the old town and show you the most popular places in Bucharest while hearing stories of its history and getting local insights for shopping and dining opportunities. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Apr 24, 2026
    Day
    22
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    • Air Travel
    Bid farewell to Bucharest as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)


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