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Best of the Danube - Celebration of Music | AmaWaterways
Musical History & Culture Along the Danube
April - September | Roundtrip Budapest
As you glide along the Danube River in the lap of luxury, explore the music of the geniuses who have left their mark along this fascinating European waterway. Your passion for music will deepen as you savor once-in-a-lifetime live performances, including a choir recital at Melk’s golden-hued Benedictine Abbey, a special evening concert in Vienna and so much more! This is an unforgettable journey through music history.
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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
Included Experiences
- Musical Histories: Deepen your passion for music as local guides trace musical history along Strauss’s “Blue Danube.”
- Private Musical Tours: Experience behind-the-scenes tours of venues such as Budapest’s regal Hungarian State Opera House.
- Unique Performances: Enjoy an evening of live music from prestige musicians in Vienna and rejoice in a choir performance during your tour of Melk Abbey.
Additional Information
Capture the imperial history of Old-World Europe along the Danube River as it flourished beneath towering fortresses and inspired legendary artists and musicians. Throughout your journey you will visit the river’s legendary capitals: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna – the city of waltzes. Encounter fascinating architecture and historical museums, including Vienna's Liszt Museum and magnificent Schönbrunn Palace. Plus, follow The Sound of Music through sprawling Salzburg, the incomparable birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Board the ship for your Best of the Danube Celebration of Music cruise.
Day 2: Bratislava Scenic cruising
“Coronation City” walking tour with musical vignettes
OR “Tastes of Slovakia”
OR Bratislava Castle hike
OR Bike tour
Day 3: Wachau Valley Scenic cruising
Melk Abbey visit with choir performance
OR Melk Abbey hike
OR Melk bike tour
OR Dürnstein walking tour
Day 4: Linz
Full-day Salzburg City tour with Mozart birth house and residence
OR Full-day Cesky Krumlov
OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
Day 5: Vienna Scenic cruising
“Imperial Vienna” tour
OR Vienna by bike
Exclusive evening concert
Day 6: Vienna
“Composer’s Walking Tour”
OR House of Music
OR Vienna Woods hike
Day 7: Budapest
Buda city tour
Classical Music Tour with Opera House visit and Liszt Museum
OR Pest tour
Day 8: Budapest
Disembark from your river cruise
Departure Dates
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Start: April 5, 2025 End: April 12, 2025 Price: Varies pp Price My Trip |
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Start: May 21, 2025 End: May 28, 2025 Price: Varies pp Price My Trip |
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Start: July 9, 2025 End: July 16, 2025 Price: Varies pp Price My Trip |
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Start: April 4, 2026 End: April 11, 2026 Price: Varies pp Price My Trip |
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Start: May 20, 2026 End: May 27, 2026 Price: Varies pp Price My Trip |
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Start: July 8, 2026 End: July 15, 2026 Price: Varies pp Price My Trip |
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Start: September 23, 2026 End: September 30, 2026 Price: Varies pp Price My Trip |
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Product Code: AAA-AMA
All rates are per person in USD for cruise only, inclusive of $240 per person port charges and based on double occupancy in Category E stateroom. Up to $2,000 per stateroom savings is based on double occupancy (solo receives up to $1,000); savings vary by departure date and is limited to availability. Please visit AmaWaterways.com for more information and complete terms. Stateroom upgrades, optional land packages, visas, airfares, and gratuities are additional. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply. For complete details, general information and terms & conditions, please contact your travel advisor. Other restrictions apply. For full terms and conditions, please visitAmaWaterways.com/terms-conditions. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the state of California. CST#2065452-20. Job 9465