............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Your Itinerary
Day 1, AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND – EMBARKATION. Embark the ship and meet your fellow travellers tonight at the Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 2, AMSTERDAM. Admire beautiful 18th-century homes, charming churches and 17th-century merchant houses on a canal boat tour. Then enjoy a panoramic city tour of Amsterdam, followed by free time. (B,L,D)
Day 3, DÜSSELDORF – COLOGNE, GERMANY. Arrive in Düsseldorf this morning and take a coach to Venlo, where you will have the unique opportunity to visit the Floriade World Horticultural Expo. Bringing together more than 100 exhibitors from dozens of countries. Late this afternoon, travel to Cologne. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the old part of the city and a visit to the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral. As an alternative to a walking tour, take a guided bike tour. (B,L,D)
Day 4, RÜDESHEIM. Sail through the magnificent Rhine Gorge, passing castle after castle and the famous Lorelei Rock. After lunch, arrive in Rüdesheim and take a mini train to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Visit the Drosselgasse, an alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. This afternoon, the ship departs. (B,L,D)
Day 5, MILTENBERG – WERTHEIM. Arrive in Miltenberg for a walking tour of this delightful old Franconian town with its narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. During lunch, the ship will cruise to Freudenberg. A coach tour will take you to Wertheim, where you will see the historic city centre followed by free time to explore the town on your own. A guided bicycle tour of Wertheim is also available. (B,L,D)
Day 6, WÜRZBURG – KITZINGEN. During your guided tour, visit the magnificent Residenz Palace and see the major sights. This afternoon, take an optional tour along the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg, and visit its World Famous Christmas Museum. Or enjoy a scenic bike ride from Würzburg to Kitzingen. After dinner on board enjoy an evening walk and wine tasting in Kitzingen, at Germany’s oldest wine cellar. (B,L,D)
Day 7, BAMBERG. Arrive this afternoon in enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided walking tour and marvel at the breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall that straddles the river, and the city’s serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th century mansions. You will also sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked beer before continuing your cruise this evening to ancient Nuremberg, capital of Franconia. (B,L,D)
Day 8, NUREMBERG. Today, decide to either tour the medieval history of Nuremberg to see the storybook 900-year-old ramparts that surround this historic city and the Imperial Castle, or join the “modern tour” of the city’s role in the 20th-century, which includes the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. After lunch, cruise the Main-Danube-Canal, where you cross Europe’s Continental Divide. (B,L,D)
Day 9, REGENSBURG. A guided morning tour will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. Alternatively, visit the Audi Factory in Ingolstadt, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the Audi Car Museum or Factory Floor (subject to availability). In the evening, enjoy a music performance on board. (B,L,D)
Day 10, PASSAU, AUSTRIA. After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau for a walking tour. Explore this 2,000-year-old city at the confluence of
^ Floriade Expo not available; itinerary slightly modified
three rivers (the Danube, Inn, and Ilz), which is noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. Walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town where you will see the city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Or join the optional excursion to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for “The Sound of Music.” (B,L,D)
Day 11, MELK – DÜRNSTEIN. Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley this morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey. After lunch, cruise to Dürnstein. Marvel at the magnificent blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche and high above town. You will also enjoy a wine tasting and sample several wines. A guided bicycle tour from Melk to Dürnstein is also available. (B,L,D)
Day 12, VIENNA. Savour the baroque elegance of romantic Vienna during your guided sightseeing tour, including the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, and the awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to sightsee on your own. Alternatively, join an optional tour to the Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or join an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)
Day 13, VIENNA – BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Enjoy a morning of cruising to Bratislava followed by your choice of a “Communist Tour” in which you will discover architectural landmarks and city history. Alternatively, enjoy a walking tour of Bratislava, which reveals the city’s major sights, including the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore on your own. Tonight there is an evening music performance on board. (B,L,D)
Day 14, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. This morning, visit the historic Buda Castle and see the twin cities of Buda and Pest on the banks of the River. Also visit the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace and St. Stephen’s Basilica. This afternoon, an optional excursion is available, which will take you back to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner before the ship sails a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the illuminated river front of Budapest. (B,L,D)
Day 15, BUDAPEST – DISEMBARK SHIP. After breakfast, disembark the ship for your homeward journey. (B)
DEPARTURE DATES ...............................
EMBARK DATE
26 Apr 3 Jun 8 Jul
START CITY
AMS AMS AMS
SHIP NAME
AmaCerto AmaDolce AmaDolce
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EMBARK DATE
15 Aug 26 Aug 30 Sep
START CITY
BUD AMS AMS
SHIP NAME
AmaLegro AmaDolce AmaDolce
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EMBARK DATE
20 Dec 26 Dec
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START CITY
BUD BUD
SHIP NAME
AmaCerto AmaLyra
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14 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French balconies or revolutionary Twin balconies
Life enriching tours and excursions daily with personal headset included
“Culinary Delights – Bites & Sights” excursions
State-of-the-art Infotainment System in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language TV stations
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» Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding in all staterooms
Gourmet dining with all meals included during your cruise
Multiple dining venues on AmaCerto
Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every dinner on board
Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Gala Dinner
Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, on board music performances and afternoon/evening piano music
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Bicycles to explore on your own & guided bicycle tours
Services of professional Cruise Manager
All English language on board in a non- smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
» All local taxes
NOTE: Guided bicycle tours are capacity controlled.
*Floriade Expo takes place from early April through mid-October.
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