We’ve recently returned home from our week on the Danube river with AmaWaterways. Our sailing started with a warm welcome from the incredible staff in Vilshofen, Germany where we were greeted with an AmaWaterways exclusive Oktoberfest. From there we set sail aboard the AmaMagna and experienced the tastes and sights of Europe before concluding our sailing in Budapest. Discover our sailing below and remember that Time to Travel Tours is here to help you return to the river!
Arrival: Vilshofen, Germany
Explored the beautiful town of Vilshofen, Germany before boarding the ultra-luxurious AmaMagna. Greeted with a welcome gift in our room and an incredible prime rib dinner. In the evening, we were treated to an AmaWaterways exclusive Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration complete with music, beer and pretzels.
Days 2 + 3: Passau, Germany and Austria
All excursions are included on an AmaWaterways sailing! We took full advantage of the bike tour options during our explorations around Germany and Austria. In Passau, Germany we rode to Wernstein on a guided bike tour. The next day we biked along the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. The afternoon was spepnt visiting the charming Czech mountain town of Český Krumlov and the Greinburg Castle, the oldest residential castle in Austria. Finished our day with a delicious meal at the Chef’s Table. Visit our dining blog post for more food highlights.
Days 4 + 5: Austria
Days spent discovering the towns of Austria: Melk, Spitz and Vienna. We visited the 900-year-old Melk Abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. We continued our exploring by bike with a cycle through Spitz to Emmersorf and back to Spitz. Our biking efforts were rewarded with an exclusive wine event in the evening where we enjoyed some of the region’s famous wines. Day 5 was spent exploring the city of Vienna. The visit included a guided tour of the Imperial apartments, the carriage museum and the equally impressive gardens.
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 we discovered on our tour. We opted to experience Bratislava with “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. Local favorite foods and beer filled our day!
Days 7 + 8: Budapest, Hungary
Started our morning in Budapest sailing through the scenic Danube Bend where we saw some of Hungary’s oldest settlements, including Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre. Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition.