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AmaVerde, The Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas) ex Vilshofen to Budapest
Cruise AmaVerde, The Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas) ex Vilshofen to Budapest
Cruise Line AmaWaterways
Ship AmaVerde
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard AmaVerde.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 17 Nov 2025
Cruise Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard AmaVerde.

Day 1 EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN, GERMANY
Embark your cruise in Vilshofen. This evening meet your fellow passengers on board. (D)

Day 2 VILSHOFEN – PASSAU
Explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before cruising to Passau, known as the “City of Three Rivers.” Join a walking tour or if you prefer to be more active, hike high into the hills for a visit to the “Veste Oberhaus,” Passau’s Castle Hill; or go on a Danube bike tour. (B,L,D)

Day 3 LINZ, AUSTRIA
Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you’ll tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. Stop at Mondsee's Basilica St. Michael, the site of the wedding scene in The Sound of Music. Alternatively, join a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House; or bike along the city’s famed “Culture Mile” and the Danube. During the afternoon, visit the charming Czech mountain town, Český Krumlov. (B,L,D)

Day 4 WEISSENKIRCHEN
Cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weissenkirchen, gateway to Dürnstein. Once here, you can choose to join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, and then visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey. For the more active adventurer, you can opt to hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held, or take a bike ride along the Danube through the Wachau Valley. As an alternative excursion, visit a local apricot grower, where you’ll enjoy the region’s finest apricot treats. Later in the evening, enjoy a special wine tasting of locally grown, world-renowned Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Weissenkirchen. (B,L,D)

Day 5 VIENNA
The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and your city tour showcases them, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace. Your tour concludes in the historic city center with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Or if you prefer a more active tour, take a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D)

Day 6 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
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 the city. (B,L,D)

Day 7 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Your city tour begins at Budapest’s Great Market Hall, where you’ll discover plenty of delicious food and shopping. Afterwards, you’ll visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. You’ll see the 19th-century Chain Bridge, which connects the Buda district with Pest; and the UNESCO-designated Castle Hill district, which contains some of Budapest’s most important medieval monuments and museums. As an alternative choice, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. Spend your last evening on board cruising past the famed Parliament Building as the city turns on all her dazzling lights. (B,L,D)

Day 8 BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION
Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
Sailing Dates
17 Nov 2025
16 Nov 2026
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
17 Nov 2025 Vilshofen, Germany
18 Nov 2025 Passau, Germany
19 Nov 2025 Linz, Austria
20 Nov 2025 Weissenkirchen, Austria
21 Nov 2025 Vienna, Austria
22 Nov 2025 Bratislava, Slovakia
23 Nov 2025 Budapest, Hungary
24 Nov 2025 Budapest, Hungary
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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