Magna On The Danube

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Magna On The Danube

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New Release River Cruise Oktoberfest
River View
$5,245
Balcony
$8,954
Suite
$9,844
* Port charges, taxes and fees included
 Cruise Length
8 Days
 Cruise Starts
Vilshofen
 Cruise Finishes
Budapest
8 Day Magna On The Danube Itinerary (AmaWaterways)
Countries Explored: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
 Cruise Length
8 Days
 Cruise Starts
Vilshofen
 Cruise Finishes
Budapest
8 Day Magna On The Danube Itinerary (AmaWaterways)
Countries Explored: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Cruise Line
AmaWaterways
No Reviews
Ship
Departures
Passengers
196
Crew
70
Launched
2019
Cruise Code
BF
Cruise Line
AmaWaterways
No Reviews
Ship
Departures
Passengers
196
Crew
70
Launched
2019
Cruise Code
BF

Overview

Indulge your passion for awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music, breathtaking landscapes and culinary delights on this beautifully curated itinerary specifically designed for AmaMagna. Apricot brandy and chocolate tasting in Dürnstein and an exclusive wine festival in Spitz are only a few of the epicurean experiences you'll indulge in. Vienna, home to a treasure trove of Baroque splendors, including its grand Schönbrunn Palace, gives you a glimpse into bygone grandeur; while Budapest and Bratislava offer a vibrant mix of east and west. With plenty of daytime scenic sailing, you'll be able to...read more enjoy the extraordinary AmaMagnato its fullest—from al fresco dining to spinning with a view.
Indulge your passion for awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music, breathtaking landscapes and culinary delights on this beautifully curated itinerary specifically designed for AmaMagna. Apricot brandy and chocolate tasting in Dürnstein and an exclusive wine festival in Spitz are only a few of the epicurean experiences you'll indulge in. Vienna, home to a treasure trove of Baroque splendors, including its grand Schönbrunn Palace, gives you a glimpse into bygone grandeur; while Budapest and Bratislava offer a vibrant mix of east and west. With plenty of daytime scenic sailing, you'll be able to...read more enjoy the extraordinary AmaMagnato its fullest—from al fresco dining to spinning with a view.

Itinerary

Board the ultra-luxurious AmaMagna. In the evening, be treated to an AmaWaterways-exclusive Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration complete with music, beer and sausages. (D)

Excursions:

  • Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration

Join a walking tour and marvel at Passau's Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Or take a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress. You can also ride to Wernstein on a guided bike tour. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • “City of Three Rivers” walking tour OR Passau Castle hike OR River Inn bike tour

For those who love The Sound of Music, enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg and tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael, where the famous wedding scene in the movie was filmed. You may also choose to join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Český Krumlov, where you can stroll its cobblestone streets; marvel at the city's picturesque Baroque and Renaissance-style buildings; and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe's largest castle complexes.

Following these full-day excursions, you may also choose to take a brief walking tour in Linz. Alternatively, join a walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or bike along the city's famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. Later in the day, visit Greinburg Castle, the oldest residential castle in Austria. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • Full-day Salzburg excursion OR Full-day Český Krumlov excursion OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
  • Greinburg Castle visit

In the morning, you can visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. You can also opt to join a guided hike to the abbey, with the option to join the guided tour, or you may choose to bike to Marbach before returning to Melk and the ship for lunch. During the afternoon, journey to Spitz and take a guided excursion to Dürnstein to stroll along the cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower on a walking tour. Those who wish a more active adventure of the area can hike to the historic Dürnstein Fortress, cycle through Spitz, or hike around Spitz up to Rotes Tor.

In the evening, be treated to an exclusive wine festival where you'll enjoy some of the region's famous wines. (B/L/D) *Excursion available on cruise dates between April - October

Excursions:

  • Melk Abbey visit OR Melk bike tour OR Benedictine Abbey hike*
  • Dürnstein walking tour OR Dürnstein Fortress hike OR Spitz hike OR Spitz bike tour
  • Exclusive Wine Experience

Vienna 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. During the afternoon, visit the Palace of Schönbrunn, an exquisite example of Baroque architecture and opulence. Built as the summer residence of the Habsburg Emperors and spanning an astounding 1,441 rooms, this Rococo palace soon became one of their favorite homes. Your visit will include a guided tour of the Imperial apartments, the carriage museum and the equally impressive gardens. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • “Imperial Vienna” tour OR Vienna by Bike tour
  • Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens

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 to its gleaming castle. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • “Coronation City of Kings” walking tour OR Tastes of Slovakia OR Castle hike

During the morning, sail toward Budapest, passing through the scenic Danube Bend where you'll see some of Hungary's oldest settlements, including Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre. Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. On the Buda side of the city, follow 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. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • Danube Bend
  • Buda City Tour OR Castle Hill hike

Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B)

Board the ultra-luxurious AmaMagna. In the evening, be treated to an AmaWaterways-exclusive Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration complete with music, beer and sausages. (D)

Excursions:

  • Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration

Join a walking tour and marvel at Passau's Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Or take a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress. You can also ride to Wernstein on a guided bike tour. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • “City of Three Rivers” walking tour OR Passau Castle hike OR River Inn bike tour

For those who love The Sound of Music, enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg and tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael, where the famous wedding scene in the movie was filmed. You may also choose to join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Český Krumlov, where you can stroll its cobblestone streets; marvel at the city's picturesque Baroque and Renaissance-style buildings; and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe's largest castle complexes.

Following these full-day excursions, you may also choose to take a brief walking tour in Linz. Alternatively, join a walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or bike along the city's famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. Later in the day, visit Greinburg Castle, the oldest residential castle in Austria. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • Full-day Salzburg excursion OR Full-day Český Krumlov excursion OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
  • Greinburg Castle visit

In the morning, you can visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. You can also opt to join a guided hike to the abbey, with the option to join the guided tour, or you may choose to bike to Marbach before returning to Melk and the ship for lunch. During the afternoon, journey to Spitz and take a guided excursion to Dürnstein to stroll along the cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower on a walking tour. Those who wish a more active adventure of the area can hike to the historic Dürnstein Fortress, cycle through Spitz, or hike around Spitz up to Rotes Tor.

In the evening, be treated to an exclusive wine festival where you'll enjoy some of the region's famous wines. (B/L/D) *Excursion available on cruise dates between April - October

Excursions:

  • Melk Abbey visit OR Melk bike tour OR Benedictine Abbey hike*
  • Dürnstein walking tour OR Dürnstein Fortress hike OR Spitz hike OR Spitz bike tour
  • Exclusive Wine Experience

Vienna 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. During the afternoon, visit the Palace of Schönbrunn, an exquisite example of Baroque architecture and opulence. Built as the summer residence of the Habsburg Emperors and spanning an astounding 1,441 rooms, this Rococo palace soon became one of their favorite homes. Your visit will include a guided tour of the Imperial apartments, the carriage museum and the equally impressive gardens. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • “Imperial Vienna” tour OR Vienna by Bike tour
  • Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens

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 to its gleaming castle. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • “Coronation City of Kings” walking tour OR Tastes of Slovakia OR Castle hike

During the morning, sail toward Budapest, passing through the scenic Danube Bend where you'll see some of Hungary's oldest settlements, including Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre. Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. On the Buda side of the city, follow 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. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

  • Danube Bend
  • Buda City Tour OR Castle Hill hike

Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B)

Life Onboard AmaMagna

AmaMagna
AmaMagna

Twice the width of traditional European river ships and offering the luxury of space, four unique dining venues and more leisure opportunities, the innovative AmaMagna has redefined the river cruise experience! Read more

Enhance Your Best Self
Enhance Your Best Self

Transform your mind, body and soul within an expansive Health & Wellness Studio, an evolution of AmaWaterways’ fitness centers, where you can participate in small group classes, attend lectures and other programs led by a professionally trained Wellness Host.

The Luxury Of Space
The Luxury Of Space

Enjoy the comfort and luxury of elegant, contemporary staterooms that start at a generous 355 sq. ft., six Grand Suites at 474 sq. ft., and an Owner’s Suite at 710 sq. ft. Relish the fresh air while taking in scenic views from outside balconies in most staterooms.

More Choice in Dining
More Choice in Dining

Savour AmaWaterways’ trademark exquisite, locally inspired and masterfully prepared cuisine. Choose from an al fresco dining area with retractable windows, as well as a wine bar and restaurant in addition to The Chef’s Table and main dining room.

Incomparable Service
Incomparable Service

A Captain who greets you with a red rose; waiters that remember your name, coffee order and individual preferences; a Cruise Manager who makes it her daily goal to see you smile…this is just some of what you can expect on board.

Active Sightseeing
Active Sightseeing

With a complimentary fleet of bicycles—and helmets—on board, guests have the opportunity to explore on guided bike tours, or discover a new path all on their own. Guided hiking tours also offer active ways to see grand cities and villages from a different perspective.

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Heart of the River

AmaWaterways Heart of the River (2025)

Step aboard a world of unparalleled experiences, where your journey is our passion. Allow us to share villages that time forgot. Walk along cobblestone streets filled with delights. Pedal through historic town squares. And revel in moments that last a lifetime. When you step aboard AmaWaterways, each day brings a genuine smile that warms the heart....more Every river a new culture that inspires, and each course a moment to savour and share. Experience these wonders and delights with AmaWaterways, the Heart of the River.

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Exclusive Savings
Sunday 16 Mar 2025
Sunday 23 Mar 2025
Ship AmaMagna
River View
$5,669
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Balcony
$9,230
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Suite
$10,120
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Anniversary Sale
Sunday 30 Mar 2025
Sunday 06 Apr 2025
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Sunday 27 Apr 2025
Sunday 04 May 2025
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$11,308
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Sunday 11 May 2025
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$7,154
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Sunday 06 Jul 2025
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Summer Triple Savings
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Sunday 31 Aug 2025
Sunday 07 Sep 2025
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$7,599
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Balcony
$11,160
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Suite
$12,050
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Sunday 14 Sep 2025
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River View
$7,747
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Balcony
$11,308
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Suite
$12,198
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Sunday 28 Sep 2025
Sunday 05 Oct 2025
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$7,747
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Balcony
$11,308
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Suite
$12,198
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Sunday 12 Oct 2025
Sunday 19 Oct 2025
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$7,599
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Balcony
$11,160
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Suite
$12,050
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Sunday 26 Oct 2025
Sunday 02 Nov 2025
Ship AmaMagna
River View
$7,154
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Balcony
$10,715
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$11,605
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Sunday 15 Mar 2026
Sunday 22 Mar 2026
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Suite
$11,775
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Sunday 10 May 2026
Sunday 17 May 2026
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River View
$7,472
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Balcony
$11,182
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Suite
$12,072
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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by AmaWaterways. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from AmaWaterways. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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