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Cruise · AMA Waterways · 7 nights

Melodies of the Danube (Wine Cruise)

  • Extensive included tours with choice of standard, bike, hiking and special interest options
  • Wine tastings at historic Austrian wineries including Schloss Gobelsburg and Burg Clam
  • All accommodation aboard AmaWaterways river ship AmaMora with multiple stateroom categories
From
$5,285 pp twin share
7 nights
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When & how much

Departure & Pricing

Your departure

Departs Sat 17 Jul 2027 Budapest
Returns Sat 24 Jul 2027 Vilshofen
Duration 7 nights
Ship AmaMora
From pp twin share $5,285

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Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

Seven nights sailing the Danube through Hungary, Austria and Germany with included city tours and wine tastings

  • Prague, Vienna and Budapest with storybook architecture and historic sites
  • Salzburg and Sound of Music filming locations including Mondsee Basilica
  • Austrian Wachau Valley wines and traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest in Vilshofen

Trip Details

Departs
Sat 17 Jul 2027
Returns
Sat 24 Jul 2027
Embarks
Budapest
Disembarks
Vilshofen
Ship
AmaMora
Operator
AMA Waterways

Let wine and song carry you along the melodious Danube—muse for musicians, artists and poets for centuries. Explore Prague, Vienna and Budapest, magnificent capital cities with storybook architecture and the tales to match. Visit Salzburg, the setting for the beloved film classic, "The Sound of Music," complete with a stop in Mondsee, home of the famed Basilica St. Michael where the movie’s wedding scene was filmed. Indulge in the flavors of the region, from delicate, apricot-scented wines of Austria’s Wachau Valley to the hearty Bavarian beer at a traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest in Vilshofen. Each bend and twist in the river affords new surprises just waiting for you to discover.

This river cruise journeys through Hungary, Austria and Germany, calling at Budapest, Budapest, Vienna, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Linz, Passau and Vilshofen.

You'll sail aboard the AmaWaterways river ship AmaMora.

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.

Life in transit

AmaMora

AmaMora
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AmaMora
Deck plans
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AmaMora · Deck plans

Piano Deck

AmaMora — Piano Deck deck plan

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. 1

    Budapest

    Sat 17 Jul
    ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – EMBARKATION. Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship.
  2. 2

    Budapest

    Sun 18 Jul
    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.
  3. 3

    Vienna

    Mon 19 Jul
    VIENNA, AUSTRIA. 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.
  4. 4

    Vienna

    Tue 20 Jul
    VIENNA – KREMS. Discover Vienna's lasting royal treasures on this fascinating tour as you make your way to the Imperial Treasury, which holds the glittering jewels of the Holy Roman Empire, including the Imperial Crown and the Holy Lance, as well as the Crown of the Austrian Empire. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike tour Danube River to the nearby town of Klosterneuberg. Later, sail to Krems and enjoy a special wine tasting at Schloss Gobelsburg, formerly a Cistercian monastery, which is one of the oldest wineries in Austria. Visit this beautiful castle and have the opportunity to tour their cellars, learning more about the traditional methods drawn from historical wine-making practices, as well as tasting some traditional Austrian wines.
  5. 5

    Weissenkirchen

    Wed 21 Jul
    WEISSENKIRCHEN – GREIN. After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Dürnstein before visiting the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. For a more culinary-focused 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 and Wachau valleys to medieval Grein and be treated to an exquisite wine tasting at Austria's historic Burg Clam located on the cliffs high above the nearby village of Clam. While nestled deep within this majestic and historic setting, enjoy the opportunity to sample a few local vintages. Wines from this region tend to have a pronounced freshness, spiciness, finesse and complexity.
  6. 6

    Linz

    Thu 22 Jul
    LINZ, AUSTRIA. 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. You may also choose a full-day excursion to the charming mountain town, Český Krumlov, which boasts Bohemia’s second largest castle followed by a tour in Linz. Alternately, go on a bike tour of the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube; or join a morning walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House. Not combinable with other tours on this day.
  7. 7

    Passau

    Fri 23 Jul
    PASSAU, GERMANY – 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, go on a bike tour of the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube; or join a morning walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration— an AmaWaterways exclusive.
  8. 8

    Vilshofen

    Sat 24 Jul
    VILSHOFEN – DISEMBARKATION. This morning, disembark your ship in Vilshofen.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Buda city tour.
  • Castle Hill hike.
  • “Imperial Vienna” tour.
  • bike tour.
  • Royal Treasures tour.
  • Guided Klosterneuburg bike tour.
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the AmaWaterways river ship AmaMora.

Stateroom categories available

  • Suite
  • Category AA
  • Category AB
  • Category BA
  • Category BB
  • Category CA
  • Category CB
  • Category D
Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas) stateroom
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 17 Jul 2027 and 24 Jul 2027, subject to live availability.
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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