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Grand Danube

14-night river cruise visiting Austria, Germany, Hungary & Slovakia, PLUS return international flights*

Vilshofen (Germany) to Giurgiu (Romania) or vice versa

15 days / 14 nights

River Cruise Holiday

Dining and Beverages Included

AmaWaterways Ship

Multiple departures

Overview

Sail through centuries of history and culture on an unforgettable voyage along the Grand Danube. From the storybook villages of Bavaria to the regal splendor of Vienna and Budapest, and onward to the ancient fortresses of Bulgaria and Romania, this journey reveals the soul of Europe in all its depth and beauty. With every sunrise on the river, you’ll uncover another chapter in Europe’s grand story–one written in castles, cathedrals, and timeless waterways.

Countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia

Inclusions

  • Return flights*
  • 14 nights / 15 days luxury accommodation onboard AmaBella or AmaVerde

Your river cruise inclusions:

  • All meals with regional cuisine
  • Specialty dining experiences
  • Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks with meals
  • Daily cocktail hour & lounge snacks
  • Entertainment system, Wi-Fi, bottled water
  • Wellness program, gym, pool, salon
  • Lounge with panoramic views
  • Daily guided tours (varied activity levels)
  • Bike tours, hikes, special interest options
  • Expert guides & Cruise Manager

Itinerary

DayDestinationHighlights & Included Experiences
1VilshofenEmbarkation • Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
2Vilshofen → PassauFree time in Vilshofen • “City of Three Rivers” walking tour • OR Passau Castle hike • OR River Inn Bike Tour
3Linz“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour • OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour • OR Full-day Salzburg excursion • OR Full-day Český Krumlov and Linz excursion • Distillery tour
4Weissenkirchen → DürnsteinScenic cruising through Strudengau and UNESCO Wachau Valley • Dürnstein walking tour and Melk Benedictine Abbey • OR Apricots, Sweets and Wine tasting • OR Dürnstein Fortress hike • OR Wachau Valley bike tour
5Vienna“Imperial Vienna” tour • OR Vienna City Tour by Bike • Free time
6Bratislava“Coronation City” walking tour • OR Tastes of Slovakia • OR Bratislava Castle hike
7BudapestBuda city tour • OR Castle Hill hike • Pest city tour
8BudapestGödöllő Palace and Puszta excursion
9MohacsPécs excursion • OR Szekszárd wine tasting • OR Guided bike ride along the Danube
10VukovarVukovar City tour • OR Osijek Tour • OR Vukovar bike tour • Croatian wine tasting • OR Vucedol Museum
11Belgrade“The City by Two Rivers” tour • OR Belgrade Fortress hike • OR Belgrade bike tour • “Brandies of Belgrade” tasting • OR Novi Sad tour
12Iron GatesGolubac Fortress with tasting of local fare • Scenic cruising through the Iron Gates
13VidinBaba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour • OR Banitsa pastry and yogurt tasting • OR Vidin bike tour
14RousseVeliko Tarnovo excursion • OR Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights Tour • OR Bucharest Excursion
15GiurgiuDisembarkation

*Itinerary is subject to change, and available in reverse for select dates and departures.

Dates/Pricing

2026 Departures
DepartsOnboardInside (with fixed window)French BalconyOutside BalconySuite (with outside balcony
27 Jul 2026AmaVerde$13,245 pp$16,395 pp$18,045 pp$23,145 pp
10 Aug 2026AmaBella$13,245 pp$16,395 pp$18,045 pp$23,145 pp
2 Nov 2026AmaBella$13,099 pp$16,245 pp$17,895 pp$22,995 pp

*Advertised price is per person, twin share and includes port fees and gratuities. Included flights are provided up to the value of $2,500 per person in economy class and are subject to availability at the time of booking. Other departures may be available and may incur a surcharge. Included flights are applicable on select departures in 2026. Information and pricing are correct as at 18 May 2026.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

Destinations featured in this deal

Europe Austria Germany Hungary Slovakia Bratislava

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