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Melodies of the Danube | AmaWaterways
March - December | AmaWaterways:
Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. Indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in three magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna. Let the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District. Cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley and let the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time.
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Included With Your Trip
AAA Exclusive Benefits on select sailings:
7, 10 & 11-NIGHT CRUISES:
• Up to $500 per stateroom discount
• Up to $150 per stateroom onboard credit
PLUS A WELCOME GIFT
• Wine & chocolates
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Day 1 - BUDAPEST
Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship.
Day 2 - BUDAPEST
Today you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following 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. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square and the moving “Shoes on the Danube Bank” memorial.
Day 3 - BRATISLAVA
Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of thecity.
Day 4 - VIENNA
The “City of Waltzes” 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 visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or discover Vienna by bike. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city.
Day 5 -WEISSENKIRCHEN – SCENIC CRUISING – GREIN
After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Dürnstein before visiting the UNESCOdesignated Melk Abbey. For a more culinaryfocused experience, join a walking tour in Dürnstein, then enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner and sample special apricot treats from a local boutique. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held or join a guided bike tour to Melk. Later in the day, sail through the Strudengau Valley to medieval Grein for an exclusive visit to the more than 500yearold Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above.
Day 6 - LINZ
The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. For those who love The Sound of Music, enjoy a fullday 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. Michael, where the famous wedding scene in the movie was filmed. You may also choose to join a fullday excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Český Krumlov, where you can stroll its cobblestone streets; marvel at the city’s picturesque Baroque and Renaissancestyle buildings; and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe’s largest castle complexes. Following these fullday excursions, you may also choose to take a brief walking tour in Linz. Alternatively, join a walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or bike along the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube.
Day 7 -PASSAU – VILSHOFEN
Discover the city of Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternately, choose between a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress or a guided bike tour along the River Inn. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration— an AmaWaterways exclusive.
Day 8 - VILSHOFEN
Bid farewell to Vilshofen and prepare for your flight home.
Price My Trip
Product Code: AAA-AMA
Please refer to vendor brochure or their website for general information, itineraries and all terms, conditions and responsibility statements. Wi-Fi access may be limited. Applicable AAA benefits apply to first two passengers, are non-transferable, have no cash value if not used, and may not be applied to purchase. Gov’t misc fees/taxes and travel insurance not included. Restrictions and limitations apply. Ask AAA for details. Agency #178-018-521 AAA Vacations valid on new FIT cruise bookings made from October 1, 2021 through sailing date on the select 2022 AAA Vacations® Amenity dates listed. Offer does not apply to Groups. AAA Vacations® Amenity offer is combinable with AAA Member Benefits and with current promotional offers available at the time of booking. *AAA Vacations® Amenity offer of up to $800 per stateroom savings is already inclusive of AAA Member Benefits for 14-night Europe cruises, based on double occupancy (solo travelers receive half). 7-, 10- & 11-night cruises receive $500 savings per stateroom based on double occupancy (solo travelers receive half). Onboard credit is $150 per stateroom on 7-, 10- & 11-night cruises and $300 per stateroom on 14-night Europe cruises, based on double occupancy (solo travelers receive half). AAA advisor must request the AAA Vacations® amenities at the time of booking. Cruise must be booked through AAA Travel in order to receive AAA Vacations® Amenities and AAA Member Benefits. Stateroom category upgrades, land programs, roundtrip airfare, gratuities and port charges are additional. Availability is limited on each cruise and the offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. CST#2065452-20. Job #8939