Feefo logo

AmaWaterways - Magnificent Europe

2026 River Cruise

Sample Itinerary

Day 1
13 June 2026 Amsterdam

ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – EMBARKATION. Board the ship in Amsterdam for your Magnificent Europe cruise. (D)

Day 2
14 June 2026 Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM. There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, and you’ll get to enjoy some of them on your canal cruise. Later in the day, set sail out of Amsterdam. (B,L,D)

Day 3
15 June 2026 Dusseldorf

COLOGNE, GERMANY. Cologne is home to one of Germany’s most revered Gothic masterpieces, the Cologne Cathedral. Join a guided tour through the Old Town and to the Cologne Rathaus, Germany’s oldest town hall, the Old Market and the Heumarkt. Plus, taste the city’s famous Kölsch beer, only made in Cologne. Active adventurists will instead want to join a guided bike ride along the Rhine. (B,L,D)

Day 4
16 June 2026 Rudesheim

RHINE GORGE – RÜDESHEIM. Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river, before reaching Rüdesheim. There you may drink up the stunning views of the vineyards during a gondola ride. Alternatively, let Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet charm you, or savor the Rüdesheimer Coffee that the town is famous for. (B,L,D)

Day 5
17 June 2026 Wertheim

WERTHEIM. Enjoy Wertheim, considered to have one of Germany’s most beautiful city centers. While here, join a walking tour, hike to the ruins of Wertheim Castle or delight in a scenic bicycle ride along the Main River Valley. (B,L,D)

Day 6
18 June 2026 Wurzburg

WÜRZBURG. Enjoy a city tour of Würzburg, bursting with Baroque splendor. Or visit Würzburg’s Baroque Residenz Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features an opulent interior, including a grand fresco by Tiepolo. Or stretch your legs while hiking to Würzburg Castle. Alternately, go on a full-day excursion to Rothenburg, Germany’s best-preserved walled town located on the Romantic Road. (B,L,D)

Day 7
19 June 2026 Eltmann

ELTMANN – BAMBERG. Explore enchanting Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in one of three ways. Join a guided walking tour of this medieval gem to see its cathedral, Old Town Hall and elegant old mansions. Or taste your way through the city sampling smoked beer, pralines, and Hornla, a pastry. And for a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. (B,L,D)

Day 8
20 June 2026 Nuremberg

NUREMBERG. Depart the ship for a guided tour of Kaiserburg, Nuremberg’s Imperial castle and one of the most important palaces of the Old Holy Roman Empire. While wandering through this historical fortress towering high above the city center, you will pass by an exhibition of military artifacts, from weapons to suits of armor, as well as architectural models that show the castle through the ages. Following your Kaiseburg tour, we will head to the former home of Albrecht Dürer, arguably Germany’s most famous artist and Nuremberg’s most famous resident. It is within these walls where he lived and worked for nearly 20 years in the early 16th century, and you will be able to view some of his and other artists’ works during your tour. (B,L,D)

Day 9
21 June 2026 Nuremberg

NUREMBERG. You have three choices of excursions while in Nuremberg. Enjoy a guided tourthrough this well-preserved medieval city, showcasing the Imperial Castle, famous town wall and the legendaryfountain of the Market Square. Or turn back the pages of a darker history with a guided tour of the city’s mostimportant WWII sites, including the coliseum. You’ll also visit the Nuremberg Trials Memoriam and Courtroom600, if the courtroom is not in session. Alternatively, partake in a traditional Franconian specialties tasting offamous Nuremburger bratwurst, rotbier (red beer) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). Later in the day, cruise throughthe man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal. (B,L,D)

Day 10
22 June 2026 Regensburg

REGENSBURG. Explore one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, Regensburg, on a guidedwalking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’s specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels. And for a more activeadventure, bike to Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple. (B,L,D)

Day 11
23 June 2026 Passau

PASSAU. 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. Alternatively, you can discover Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Guests looking for a more active morning can choose between a guided bike tour to Wertheim, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress. (B,L,D)

Day 12
24 June 2026 Melk

MELK, AUSTRIA. Cruise to Melk where you can visit its magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s largest and most revered Baroque monasteries. For a more active adventure, you can join a hike to Melk Abbey or pedal along the Danube River on a guided bike tour. (B,L,D)

Day 13
25 June 2026 Vienna

VIENNA. The heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna, remains as renowned today as it hasthroughout history. The entire city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site awash with Baroque treasures. Yourcity tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace ofthe Habsburgs. Conclude in Vienna’s historic city center and then visit the majestic St. Stephen’s Cathedral, whichhas stood watch over Vienna for 700 years and is one of the most important and beloved landmarks in Austria.Or, if you prefer to go on a more active adventure, then join a guided bike tour through Vienna. Duringthe afternoon, enjoy leisure time exploring this iconic city even more. (B,L,D)

Day 14
26 June 2026 Budapest

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Today you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following 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. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square and the moving “Shoes on the Danube Bank” memorial. (B,L,D)

Day 15
27 June 2026 Budapest

DISEMBARKATION – DEPART BUDAPEST. Bid adieu to Budapest and prepare for your flight home. (B)

What's Included

shiptitle
  • Luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with twin balconies)
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Wellness Program with a dedicated Wellness Host
  • Immersive tours in every destination
  • Personalised service from a highly trained Cruise Manager
  • Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi access
  • Sun deck pool with swim-up bar and walking track  
  • Daily entertainment including cultural performances
  • All onboard dining in a variety of venues
  • Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
  • La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
  • Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Sip & Sail Daily Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks

Please note that inclusions may differ for non-European river cruises. Please ask our river cruise experts for correct inclusions.

Follow the route of emperors, kings and queens on a magnificent European journey along three rivers and through five fascinating countries. The natural wonders of the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers yield way to countless UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Cologne’s Gothic Cathedral, the Würzburg Residenz Palace, the charming Old Towns of Bamberg and Regensburg, and the Melk Abbey—to name a few. Whimsical delights from Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim to the crooked houses in Miltenberg, will enchant. Connoisseurs of fine wines get to taste the difference between German and Austrian Rieslings; and gourmets get to indulge in Western and Eastern European specialties. And for active enthusiasts, you will get to hike and bike through breathtaking scenery in Passau and Vienna. All of this and more awaits on one all-encompassing magnificent journey.

AMAWATERWAYS RIVER CRUISES - MAGNIFICENT EUROPE

 

Showing: 0 Cruises
For more information or to book, call: