Cruise · AMA Waterways · 7 nights

Legendary Danube

Extensive included tours with choice of standard, bike, hike or special interest options
Accommodation aboard AmaWaterways river ships with multiple stateroom categories
Guided exploration of UNESCO World Heritage sites and medieval architecture

$6,013 pp twin share

7 nights

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Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas)

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10 departures

Wed 24 Mar 2027 → Wed 31 Mar 2027 7 nights · Nuremberg → Budapest · AmaReina Outside $5,009 Balcony $7,310 Suite $11,051 from $5,009 pp twin share Select
Wed 5 May 2027 → Wed 12 May 2027 7 nights · Nuremberg → Budapest · AmaReina Balcony $8,892 Suite $12,633 from $8,892 pp twin share Select
Wed 12 May 2027 → Wed 19 May 2027 7 nights · Nuremberg → Budapest · AmaSonata Outside $6,663 Balcony $8,892 from $6,663 pp twin share Select
Wed 19 May 2027 → Wed 26 May 2027 7 nights · Nuremberg → Budapest · AmaReina Outside $6,191 Balcony $8,492 Suite $12,233 from $6,191 pp twin share Select
Wed 2 Jun 2027 → Wed 9 Jun 2027 7 nights · Nuremberg → Budapest · AmaReina Outside $6,013 Balcony $8,242 from $6,013 pp twin share Enquire

Cruise Snapshot

7 Nights

Eight-day Danube river cruise through Germany, Austria and Hungary with guided tours and activity choices

Medieval cities of Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna and Budapest
Cruise the Main-Danube Canal and UNESCO Wachau Valley
Choice of guided tours, bike tours, hikes and special interest excursions

Trip Details

Departs: Wed 2 Jun 2027
Returns: Wed 9 Jun 2027
Embarks: Nuremberg
Disembarks: Budapest
Ship: AmaReina
Operator: AMA Waterways

Delve into Europe’s history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg and concluding in Budapest. In between, cruise through the man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal, across the Continental Divide and through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. Explore medieval Regensburg and visit Vienna where imperial dynasties built a harmonious blend of architectural wonders. Throughout your journey, get a feel for the land by biking and hiking, and sampling delicate wines and hearty beers.

This river cruise journeys through Germany, Austria and Hungary, calling at Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Budapest and Budapest.

You'll sail aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaReina, AmaSonata and AmaBella.

On our river cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and special interest tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.

$6,013

pp twin share

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AmaReina

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Piano Deck

Source: AmaWaterways, captured 10 October 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Nuremberg
Wed 2 Jun
EMBARKATION – NUREMBERG. Board your ship for your Legendary Danube cruise.
2
Nuremberg
Thu 3 Jun
NUREMBERG. You have three choices of excursions while in Nuremberg. Enjoy a guided tour through Nuremberg’s beautiful medieval city, showcasing the Imperial Castle, famous town wall and the legendary fountain of the Market Square. Or turn back the pages of a darker history with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. You’ll also visit the Nuremberg Trials Memoriam, and Courtroom 600, if the courtroom is not in session. Alternatively, savor traditional Franconian specialties by sampling famously delicious Nuremburger Bratwurst, Rot bier (red beer) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). En route to Regensburg, you’ll cruise through the man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal.
3
Regensburg
Fri 4 Jun
REGENSBURG. Explore one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, Regensburg, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. Alternatively, sample some Bavarian specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels, and for those who wish to be more active, join a bike tour to Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens.
4
Passau
Sat 5 Jun
PASSAU – LINZ, AUSTRIA. Enjoy a walking tour along Passau’s cobblestone streets admiring the Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternatively, venture to Salzburg, Austria, on a full-day tour that includes the opportunity to see Mozart’s Birth House and Mirabell Gardens, prominently featured in the movie, The Sound of Music. For guests looking for a more active morning, you can choose between a guided bike tour along the Inn River, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress for panoramic views overlooking three rivers. Not combinable with other tours on this day.
5
Melk
Sun 6 Jun
MELK – VIENNA. Explore Melk and the magnificent Melk Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries. Within these walls you will find frescoes painted by Johann Michael Rottmayr and Paul Troger, as well as a famed collection of musical manuscripts. Guests looking for a more active experience may choose to hike to this impressive monastery. Alternatively, you can go on a walking tour along Dürnstein’s cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower, or join a guided bike tour that takes you through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. Later in the day, set sail through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley.
6
Vienna
Mon 7 Jun
VIENNA. The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and on your city tour, you’ll see many of them, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then afterwards, visit the grand St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For a more active exploration of the area, discover Vienna on a guided bike tour. During the afternoon, spend leisure time exploring this iconic city even more.
7
Budapest
Tue 8 Jun
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. 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.
8
Budapest
Wed 9 Jun
BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION. Bid farewell to Budapest as you prepare for your flight home. B,L,D – Indicates Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included on this day.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

Medieval city tour.
WWII tour.
Tastes of Franconia.
Scenic cruise along the Main-Danube Canal.
UNESCO city walking tour.
Tastes of Bavaria.

Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaReina, AmaSonata and AmaBella.

Stateroom categories available

Suite
Category AA
Category AB
Category BA
Category BB
Category C
Category D
Category E

Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas) stateroom

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?

This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.

When can I travel?

Departures are currently scheduled between 24 Mar 2027 and 03 Jan 2028, subject to live availability.

Are there different departure options?

Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.

What is generally included?

Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.

What style of accommodation is used?

Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.

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