Best of the Danube

Trip Details

9-Night Trip on AmaViola

Best of the Danube

Cruise, Cruisetour, River cruise, Small Ship/Yacht

Budapest to Budapest Cruisetour

Capture the imperial history of Old-World Europe along the Danube River as it flourished beneath towering fortresses and inspired legendary artists and musicians. With an abundance of scenic cruising, a focus on grand cities and popular landmarks, and the ease of traveling roundtrip from Budapest, this special itinerary is our Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner’s top-choice itinerary for 2025 – be among the first to experience it! Begin your journey with our pre-cruise land package in majestic Budapest, during which you will immerse yourself in some of the Hungarian capital’s lesser-known heritage and historic sites. After embarking your ship, discover the luxury and beauty of river cruising as you glide through the scenic Wachau Valley, a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. Throughout your journey you will visit the river’s legendary capitals: Bratislava and Vienna – where AmaWaterways’ Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner, the visionary "Godfather of River Cruising," was born and raised. Encounter fascinating architecture from Melk’s golden-hued Benedictine abbey to Vienna’s magnificent Schönbrunn Palace. Plus, follow The Sound of Music through sprawling Salzburg, the incomparable birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

9 Nights Starting At

$3,170.00 USD

March 20, 2025 through March 29, 2025

Book by:

March 16, 2025 7:00 PM

Cabin Cat: E

Inside	Outside	Balcony	Suite
N/A	$3,170.00 Cat: E $352.22 per night	$3,969.00 Cat: CB $441.00 per night	$6,289.00 Cat: SUITE $698.78 per night
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Inside	Outside
N/A	$3,170.00 Cat: E $352.22 per night
Balcony	Suite
$3,969.00 Cat: CB $441.00 per night	$6,289.00 Cat: SUITE $698.78 per night
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Terms & Disclaimers

ID: 8553211

Itinerary Map

Itinerary Overview

Day 1

Budapest

Day 2

Budapest

Day 3

Budapest

Day 3

Budapest

Day 4

Bratislava

Day 5

Wachau Valley

Day 5

Melk

Day 6

Linz

Day 7

Vienna

Day 8

Vienna

Day 9

Budapest

Day 10

Budapest

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Dates & prices

Additional Offers	Inside	Outside	Balcony	Suite
March 20, 2025 to March 29, 2025 9 Nights from $3,170.00 (USD) Per Person (View Additional Details) Cabin Cat: E Book by: March 16, 2025 7:00 PM Cabin Cat: E Terms & Disclaimers ID: 8553211 Terms and Disclaimers Charges not included in the price may include but are not limited to: airfare to and from the start of your trip; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature. If you are interested in an offer, please click on Contact Us . This will open a "Trip Request" that will allow you to send your request to us. We will be able to confirm availability and make further recommendations. Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change Ship's registry: Switzerland	N/A	$3,170.00 USD Cat: E $352.22 per night	$3,969.00 USD Cat: CB $441.00 per night	$6,289.00 USD Cat: SUITE $698.78 per night	Contact Us	Terms & Disclaimers ID: 8553211 Terms and Disclaimers Charges not included in the price may include but are not limited to: airfare to and from the start of your trip; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature. If you are interested in an offer, please click on Contact Us . This will open a "Trip Request" that will allow you to send your request to us. We will be able to confirm availability and make further recommendations. Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change Ship's registry: Switzerland
March 27, 2025 to April 05, 2025 9 Nights from $3,250.00 (USD) Per Person (View Additional Details) Cabin Cat: E Book by: March 23, 2025 7:00 PM Cabin Cat: E Terms & Disclaimers ID: 8553213 Terms and Disclaimers Charges not included in the price may include but are not limited to: airfare to and from the start of your trip; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature. If you are interested in an offer, please click on Contact Us . This will open a "Trip Request" that will allow you to send your request to us. We will be able to confirm availability and make further recommendations. Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change Ship's registry: Switzerland	N/A	$3,250.00 USD Cat: E $361.11 per night	$4,049.00 USD Cat: CB $449.89 per night	$6,369.00 USD Cat: SUITE $707.67 per night	Contact Us	Terms & Disclaimers ID: 8553213 Terms and Disclaimers Charges not included in the price may include but are not limited to: airfare to and from the start of your trip; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature. If you are interested in an offer, please click on Contact Us . This will open a "Trip Request" that will allow you to send your request to us. We will be able to confirm availability and make further recommendations. Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change Ship's registry: Switzerland

Additional Offers	March 20, 2025 March 29, 2025 Price Details 9 Nights from $3,170.00 (USD) Per Person (View Additional Details) Cabin Cat: E Book by: March 16, 2025 7:00 PM Terms & Disclaimers ID: 8553211 Terms and Disclaimers Charges not included in the price may include but are not limited to: airfare to and from the start of your trip; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature. If you are interested in an offer, please click on Contact Us . This will open a "Trip Request" that will allow you to send your request to us. We will be able to confirm availability and make further recommendations. Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change Ship's registry: Switzerland	March 27, 2025 April 05, 2025 Price Details 9 Nights from $3,250.00 (USD) Per Person (View Additional Details) Cabin Cat: E Book by: March 23, 2025 7:00 PM Terms & Disclaimers ID: 8553213 Terms and Disclaimers Charges not included in the price may include but are not limited to: airfare to and from the start of your trip; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature. If you are interested in an offer, please click on Contact Us . This will open a "Trip Request" that will allow you to send your request to us. We will be able to confirm availability and make further recommendations. Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change Ship's registry: Switzerland
Inside	N/A	N/A
Outside	$3,170.00 USD Cat: E $352.22 per night	$3,250.00 USD Cat: E $361.11 per night
Balcony	$3,969.00 USD Cat: CB $441.00 per night	$4,049.00 USD Cat: CB $449.89 per night
Suite	$6,289.00 USD Cat: SUITE $698.78 per night	$6,369.00 USD Cat: SUITE $707.67 per night
	Contact Us	Contact Us
	Terms & Disclaimers ID: 8553211 Terms and Disclaimers Charges not included in the price may include but are not limited to: airfare to and from the start of your trip; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature. If you are interested in an offer, please click on Contact Us . This will open a "Trip Request" that will allow you to send your request to us. We will be able to confirm availability and make further recommendations. Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change Ship's registry: Switzerland	Terms & Disclaimers ID: 8553213 Terms and Disclaimers Charges not included in the price may include but are not limited to: airfare to and from the start of your trip; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature. If you are interested in an offer, please click on Contact Us . This will open a "Trip Request" that will allow you to send your request to us. We will be able to confirm availability and make further recommendations. Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change Ship's registry: Switzerland

About AmaViola

Ship Overview Deck Plans Daily Options

Ship Overview

AmaViola

Brightly colored floral and geometric patterns from stateroom to Main Lounge immediately show you that the AmaViola is no ordinary river cruise ship. Twin balconies in most staterooms maximize your enjoyment as steeples and vineyards glide by. Mouthwatering cuisine worthy of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an exclusive and internationally-renowned gastronomic society, is served from sunrise to sunset. There’s something symphonic about the flourish and style of The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant and the coordinated effort to serve each bold, beautiful and delicious course of the regionally-inspired tasting menu. Butterfly wallpaper in the hair salon highlights how you’ll emerge brand new while an inviting sun-deck pool with a swim-up bar refreshes your spirit. Plus, AmaViola inspires you to be the best version of yourself with a walking track, fitness room and fleet of onboard bikes to keep you happy and healthy during your cruise.

Ship Details

Ship's Registry

Switzerland

Year Built

2016

Ship Length

443 ft

Ship Beam

38 ft

Total Capacity

156

Crew Size

Laundromats

Number of Decks

Deck Plan Details

Cabin Categories

SUITE	Suite - French Balcony & Outside Balcony	$6,289.00 USD
AA	Category AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony	$5,249.00 USD
AB	Category AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony	$5,089.00 USD
BA	Category BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony	$4,929.00 USD
BB	Category BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony	$4,769.00 USD
CA	Category CA - French Balcony	$4,289.00 USD
CB	Category CB - French Balcony	$3,969.00 USD
D	Category D - Fixed Windows	$3,409.00 USD
E	Category E - Fixed Windows	$3,170.00 USD

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	Staterooms can become adjoining by request.
	Up to triple occupancy

Deck plans are not yet available

Daily Options

AMAWaterways: Best of the Danube

Day 1
Budapest
Hotel check-in

Day 2
Budapest
“Hidden Budapest” tour

Day 3
Budapest
EMBARKATION

Day 4
Bratislava
Scenic cruising
Bratislava walking tour
OR “Tastes of Slovakia”
OR Bratislava Castle hike
OR Bike tour

Day 5
Wachau Valley
Scenic cruising

Melk
Melk Abbey visit

Day 6
Linz
“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR Full-day Salzburg city tour*
OR Full-day Ceský Krumlov excursion

Day 7
Vienna
Scenic cruising
“Imperial Vienna” carriage tour
OR Vienna by bike

Day 8
Vienna
Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens
OR Vienna Woods hike
Free time

Day 9
Budapest
Buda city tour
OR Castle Hill hike
Pest tour
Free time

Day 10
Budapest
DISEMBARKATION

Ship Overview

AmaViola

Ship Details

Ship's Registry

Switzerland

Year Built

2016

Ship Length

443 ft

Ship Beam

38 ft

Total Capacity

156

Crew Size

Laundromats

Number of Decks

Deck Plan Details

Cabin Categories

SUITE	Suite - French Balcony & Outside Balcony	$6,289.00 USD
AA	Category AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony	$5,249.00 USD
AB	Category AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony	$5,089.00 USD
BA	Category BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony	$4,929.00 USD
BB	Category BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony	$4,769.00 USD
CA	Category CA - French Balcony	$4,289.00 USD
CB	Category CB - French Balcony	$3,969.00 USD
D	Category D - Fixed Windows	$3,409.00 USD
E	Category E - Fixed Windows	$3,170.00 USD

Symbol Legend

	Staterooms can become adjoining by request.
	Up to triple occupancy

Deck plans are not yet available

Daily Options

About AmaWaterways

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Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

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