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Magna on the Danube

Magna on the Danube

Indulge your passion for awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music, breathtaking landscapes and culinary delights on this beautifully curated itinerary specifically designed for the 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 enjoy the extraordinary AmaMagna to its fullest—from al fresco dining to spinning with a view.

Your Itinerary
Day 1: London - All Airports to Munich International Airport UK(London - All Airports to Munich International Airport)

London - All Airports to Munich International Airport (Germany)

Flight from London to Munich

Day 1: Vilshofen Austria(Vilshofen)

Day 1: Transfer from Airport to Port Austria(Transfer from Airport to Port)

Transfer from Airport to Port

Day 2: Passau Germany(Passau)

Passau is a German city located in the Southeast of Germany on the Austrian border. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz. The Three Rivers City, as it’s also known, is unique for its three contrasting currents of blue, green and black. Old Town of Passau is home to towering buildings of striking architecture: the majestic fortress Veste Oberhaus, the Pilgrimage Church Mariahilf and St Stephen's Cathedral. Many of Passau’s attractions can be found in this area, including the New Bishop’s Residence, the Gothic Town Hall, as well as many churches and museums. Visitors can stroll along the riverfront promenades and romantic lanes whilst enjoying the picturesque landscape. For modern art, The Museum of Modern Art and Glass Museum Passau are recommended as they offer something a bit different. Theatre and cabaret are a popular evening pastime, with performances at the former Prince Bishopric Theatre or some lively cabaret and Jazz at the Scharfrichterhaus. Visitors will also find many traditional local Bavarian and Austrian cafes and restaurants offering a cosy atmosphere with home cooked food from local produce.

Day 2: Scenic Cruising Scenic Cruising(Scenic Cruising)

Day 3: Linz Austria(Linz)

Linz is the third-largest city of Austria and capital of the state of Upper Austria (German: Oberösterreich). It is located in the north centre of Austria, approximately 30 kilometres south of the Czech border, on both sides of the River Danube. The population of the city is 200,839, and that of the Greater Linz conurbation is about 271,000. In 2009 Linz, together with the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, was chosen as the European Capital of Culture. Since 1 December 2014 Linz is a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities (UCCN) network as a City of Media Arts.

Linz is well known for its vibrant cultural scene and hosts a large number of events throughout the year, including the Linz Festival, Ars Electronica and Pflasterspektakel. The city also has a number of museums and galleries, including the Museum of Upper Austria, Linz Museum and Lentos Art Museum.

If you're looking for a city that has a little bit of everything, then Linz is definitely worth a visit. Whether you're interested in culture, history, art or just wanting to experience a new place, Linz has something for everyone.

Day 3: Grein Austria(Grein)

Day 4: Melk Austria(Melk)

Melk is an Austrian town situated on the River Danube. Located west of Vienna, the town is mostly famous for its 11th Century Melk Abbey, a magnificent monastery built high above the town. Melk Abbey is the largest example of Baroque architecture in the Wachau Valley, with the valley itself awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2000. Its steep terraced vineyards mean vinters cultivate with traditional manual practices and the springtime sees this unique landscape covered in apricot tree blossoms. Strolling around the streets of Melk Old Town, visitors will find the Town Hall Square, the Main Square, the old Post Office, now a local museum, Old Abbey Tavern, and Kremser Strasse. River cruises, self-guided walking tours and cycle tours are also extremely popular around Melk, as the Wachau Valley offers unique landscape to be explored and enjoyed. Art festivals and Baroque music is celebrated each year with the Melk Baroque Days, an international festival.

Day 4: Spitz Austria(Spitz)

Spitz is a small city located in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is situated on the Inn River, at the confluence with the Wipptal, which is a valley leading into the Stubai Alps. The city has a population of approximately 5,000 people.

Spitz is a popular tourist destination due to its location in the Tyrol region of Austria. The city is surrounded by mountains, and there are numerous hiking and biking trails in the area. In addition, the city is home to several museums and historic buildings.

The climate in Spitz is generally cool and dry, with average temperatures ranging from 18-24 degrees Celsius in summer, and -2 to 4 degrees Celsius in winter. Snowfall is common in the winter months, so visitors should be prepared for cold weather if they are travelling during this time.

There are a number of hotels and guesthouses in Spitz, as well as a campsite located on the outskirts of the city. There are also several restaurants and cafes, as well as a grocery store.

Spitz is easily reachable by train from Innsbruck, which is the nearest airport. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.

Day 5: Vienna Austria(Vienna)

It's difficult to explore the sights and sounds of Vienna without thinking of an elegant Strauss waltz or a memorable Brahms lullaby. This beautiful Baroque capital of Austria was for centuries the centre of the Habsburg Empire, retaining its grand spirit in the form of magnificent palaces and grand mansions peppering the Innere Stadt.

The city's cultural heritage is mainly musical, with great composers such as Strauss, Brahms, Beethoven, Schubert, Haydn and Mozart all having lived and performed here. Today, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the State Opera House help to keep alive the city's traditions by offering more classical music performances a year than any other city in the world.

While Vienna is a city of music, it's also synonymous with gourmet fare, cream cakes, superb coffee, the angelic strains of the Vienna Boys' Choir, and the proud prancing of the Lipizzaner stallions at the world-famous Spanish Riding School.

Starting out as a Celtic settlement on the banks of the Danube, Vienna became one of Rome's most important central European bases. Its favourable location on the strategic river contributed to the city becoming the stronghold of a mighty empire, reaching its peak during the tumultuous reign of the dazzling Habsburg dynasty.

At the end of the 19th century, the golden age of the Austrian Empire began to decline as Vienna's coffee houses filled with radical intellectuals such as Freud, Klimt and Mahler. The World War II Nazi occupation left scars, but Vienna survived to remain a captivating capital that blends Italian romanticism with Germanic orderliness.

Most of the city's tourist attractions are within the largely pedestrianised inner city area, which was once enclosed by the city walls. The walls have been replaced with the Ringstrasse, a wide ring road. Further out in the suburbs is the thrilling Prater amusement park with its massive Ferris wheel, and the opulent Schonbrunn summer palace. Visitors also should not miss a trip to the Vienna Woods, peppered with wine taverns called heurigen.

Vienna is truly a paradise for classical music aficionados, with unrivalled history, influence and majesty. But it's also a city of sophistication and class, a romantic outpost of old world grandeur shining through the heritage of imperial power.

Day 6: Scenic Cruising Scenic Cruising(Scenic Cruising)

Day 6: Bratislava Slovakia(Bratislava)

Bratislava is Slovakia's compact capital and a must for art lovers. Straddling the Danube River and within easy reach of Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, the city is ideally located. Its multitude of museums, art galleries, palaces and ornamental churches (all found in and around its historic Old Town) make it the centre for arts and culture in the country, and a worthy destination for culture vultures.

Bratislava rightly takes pride in this cultural heritage, with a musical history that stretches back to Mozart, Beethoven and Hummel. Music concerts and ballet performances take place almost daily in the city, and rival those in neighbouring Vienna, Prague and Budapest.

The Old Town district is crammed with historical structures representing the different cultures and nations of its past, centring on the famous town square called Hlavné Námestie. The historic Old Town can easily be explored on foot.

The 11th-century Gothic Cathedral of St Martin is found within the Old Town, together with numerous Baroque palaces. The Old Town also contains the town hall, which houses the oldest museum in the country, as well as a gate preserved from the medieval city fortifications. One of the most conspicuous structures in the city is Bratislava Castle, a former frontier post for the Roman Empire situated on a plateau overlooking the Danube.

While still lagging behind Budapest and Prague in terms of popularity, word of Bratislava's picturesque charm and affordable elegance is spreading and the city is rapidly being thrust into the limelight as a popular European destination. An increase in low-cost flights from around Europe is also partly responsible for its rising recognition.

Day 7: Scenic Cruising Slovakia(Scenic Cruising)

Day 7: Budapest Hungary(Budapest)

Known as the 'Queen of the Danube', magnificent Budapest exudes a cultural sophistication that entices and enchants. It graces both sides of the river with grand historic buildings, regal bridges, and graceful tree-lined boulevards. The city's elegant beauty and romantic atmosphere has given it Parisian status among the Eastern European countries.

Budapest offers the visitor the familiarity of European grandeur with a distinct Hungarian flavour. This is evident in the neo-Gothic Parliament buildings, sidewalk cafes, and Magyar cuisine; classical concerts and Hungarian folk music; and the cobbled streets of medieval neighbourhoods and shady parks. Highlights for visitors include a river cruise on the Danube and a thermal bath in one of the Turkish-era bathhouses.

Budapest was originally two cities built on either side of the Danube, namely Buda and Pest. The two districts are still distinct in their contrasting makeup. The older and more charming Buda comprised of atmospheric cobbled streets, little picturesque coloured houses, and a medieval, neo-Classical mixture of architecture set among the gentle hills of the west bank. It is famous for its historic Castle Hill, featuring the Royal Palace; museums and galleries; St Matthias Church; and the ramparts of Fisherman's Bastion.

Pest lies on a flat plain and is the commercial core of the city. It bustles with fashionable shopping areas and has characteristically wide, leafy boulevards. Andrássy Boulevard is the Champs-Elysées of Budapest, lined with a typical mosaic of architectural styles and buildings with the enormous Heroes' Square at the end.

A history of numerous wars and invasions, with repeated destruction and rebuilding, has created the Budapest of today, with an amalgamation of styles, created over time during periods of loving restoration by a proud and resilient nation of people; it is a city of charm and character and never drops out of favour with travellers.

Day 8: Transfer from Port to Airport (Transfer from Port to Airport)

Transfer from Port to Airport

Day 8: Budapest Franz Liszt International Airport to London - All Airports Budapest(Budapest Franz Liszt International Airport to London - All Airports)

Budapest Franz Liszt International Airport to London - All Airports (United Kingdom)

Flight from Budapest to London

As imagined by AmaWaterways co-owner and president, Rudi Schreiner, the “godfather of river cruising,” the AmaMagna is nearly twice the width of traditional European river ships and offers more choices for leisure and dining on board.


As imagined by AmaWaterways’ Co-Founder, Co-Owner and President Rudi Schreiner, the “Godfather of River Cruising,” the AmaMagna is twice the width of traditional European river ships and offers more personal space, more unique dining venues and more leisure opportunities, redefining the river cruise experience! Most accommodations are spacious suites measuring 355 to 710 sq. ft. with full balconies. In addition to the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table, AmaMagna introduces two enticing new dining venues: Jimmy’s, a family-style restaurant named for AmaWaterways’ late Co-Owner Jimmy Murphy, and the Al Fresco Restaurant, with retractable windows and outdoor seating. Both a sun-deck pool and whirlpool invite guests to refresh and enjoy the views. AmaMagna’s Zen Wellness Studio is an expansive space with a fitness centre, two massage rooms and a refreshing juice bar.


Unique Feature

AmaWaterways originated the concept of putting bicycles aboard river cruise ships in Europe. The idea sprung from the fact that so many of Europe's rivers are lined with paths that are perfect for pedalling. They are the only river cruise line that carries more than two dozen bicycles and plenty of safety helmets that are free for you to use. The bicycles give you the freedom to venture out and explore the riverside bikeways. Or, meander through quaint cobblestone streets. The bikes are set up and ready for use as soon as the ship docks.  

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.


Fine Dining

Our expert chefs craft menus that feature exquisite, locally-inspired cuisine. Try local favourites like goulash while cruising through Hungary, or Camembert cheese while on the Seine, or something more familiar, like a steak. No matter what your preference, your taste buds are sure to be impressed.

The Chef’s Table

Dine at The Chef’s Table, where the kitchen becomes part of the entertainment. Watch as the chef prepares a special, multi-course meal right in front of you and indulge in delectable dishes paired with hand-selected unlimited fine wines. The menu here is unique, making this a truly distinct gastronomic experience.

A Variety of Dining Options

Enjoy a wide choice of dining options, with carefully crafted menus offering vegetarian and gluten free options, multi-course tasting menus, early-riser breakfasts and light lunches in the main lounge and on the sun deck. A selection of complimentary tapas, refreshments, tea, coffee and snacks are also available throughout the day.

La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

AmaWaterways and President Rudi Schreiner were inducted into La Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, a prestigious international gastronomic society dedicated to fine cuisine. Membership is by invitation only and is extended to those possessing world-class culinary acumen. All of our ships in Europe are members.

The Drinks Are On Us - Sip & Sail

Enjoy complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner, as well as sparkling wine and fresh-squeezed juices during breakfast. You can also enjoy complimentary wines, beer, spirits and soft drinks at our pre-dinner Sip & Sail cocktail hour.

Jimmy's Wine Bar Restaurant

Onboard AmaMagna exclusively, this intimate venue is named in honour of AmaWaterways’ late co-owner Jimmy Murphy

Al Fresco Restaurant

Located forward of the Upper Deck, the Al Fresco Restaurant found on AmaMagna exclusively will feature retractable windows and outdoor seating

Gratuities

Gratuities to your Cruise Manager and ship crew are not included in the holiday price. While the amount of these gratuities will depend upon your degree of satisfaction for services received. Gratuities on most vessels, but not all, may be charged on credit card as well as cash. 

Main Lounge & Bar

This versatile space hosts a bar, dance floor, plenty of comfortable couches and big windows on three sides and is used for everything from the morning port talks, daytime reading and chatting to scenic cruising, afternoon tea and evening entertainment.

Entertainment-On-Demand

Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms, featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations.

Onboard Entertainment

Whether it’s traditional Bavarian music, a local quartet or contemporary piano favourites, you will enjoy an eclectic schedule of onboard entertainment every night.

Active Discovery

AmaWaterways was the first river cruise line to offer a complimentary fleet of bicycles onboard for guests who prefer a more active way to explore. In many destinations throughout Europe, guests can join guided bike tours or hiking excursions through cities, along scenic riverfronts or up to hilltop castles.

Onboard Wellness Programme

Professionally trained Wellness Hosts lead a variety of fitness classes onboard our ships, including yoga, core strengthening and circuit training. Free to participate and open to all abilities, our Wellness Programme adds another dimension to our river cruises fleetwide in Europe in 2019 (excluding Douro).

Wellbeing Workshops

Join the onboard Wellness Host for discussions with a focus on healthy eating and relaxation techniques. Take away some useful tools that will help you continue your wellness journey well after you disembark your cruise.

Fitness Room

Are you looking for a way to stay fit on holiday? Hit the treadmill or lift some weights in our onboard Fitness Room while cruising from one destination to the next. Equipped with a treadmill, stationary bike, elliptical and more (may vary by ship) it’s easy to stay active.

Sun Deck

Enjoy a stroll or go for a jog on our sun-deck walking track and soak up some sunshine as the ships sails. Take a dip in the pool or whirlpool, or pool with a swim-up bar (varies by ship) as you pass by centuries-old castles, charming villages and other breath-taking scenery.

Healthy Options

Lighter options are always available during meals as well as gluten free, vegetarian and low-sodium options. Discover the infused detox and gemstone water at our Hydration Station.

Zen Wellness Studio

Exclusively onboard AmaMagna, an expansive space with a fitness centre and two massage rooms.

Water Sports Platform

Exclusively onboard AmaMagna, an innovative open-water Sports Platform opens to reveal a Sundowner boat upon which intimate river excursions will take place.

Sun Deck
  • Pool/Whirlpool
  • Pop-up sky bar
  • Walking Track
Upper Deck

  1. The Al Fresco Restaurant
  2. Main Lounge
  3. Lower Lounge
  4. Zen Wellness Room
  5. Massage Rooms
  6. Cat OS Stateroom 305
  7. Cat SA Staterooms (No 301 - 325)
  8. Cat GS Staterooms (No 306 - 311)
  9. Cat AA Staterooms (No 326 - 342)

Main Deck

  1. Main Restaurant
  2. Reception
  3. Cat SB Staterooms (No 201 - 228)
  4. Cat AB Staterooms (No 229 - 244)

Lower Deck

  1. Jimmy's Restaurant
  2. The Chef's Table Restaurant
  3. Cat D Staterooms (No 102 - 108)
  4. Cat E Staterooms (No 109 - 111)

  • Return flights from London (regional flights and upgrades available - call for details) 
  • 7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with French balconies)
  • Entertainment on Demand system featuring, movies, TV shows, news and music
  • Desk and sitting area
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES
  • Wellness Program with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.
  • Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
  • Internet and Wi-Fi access
  • Sun deck whirlpool and walking track
  • Fitness room, massage services and hair salon
  • Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
  • Daily entertainment including cultural performances
  • AWARD-WINNING DINING
  • All onboard dining in a variety of venues
  • Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
  • The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
  • Captain’s Welcome Cocktail and Dinner
  • La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
  • Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
  • Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
  • A WORLD OF EXPLORATION
  • Immersive tours in every destination
  • Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
  • Bike tours and hikes
  • Special Interest Tours
  • Knowledgeable guides
  • Personal headset for easy exploration

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Magna on the Danube
Price from: £pp
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Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
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Departs: Sunday, November 06, 2022
Duration: 7 NIGHTS
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