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slug: 2263554
voyage_code: AL270410DB
cruise_line: AmaWaterways
ship: AmaLea
departure_date: 
return_date: 
nights: 7
embarkation_port: Budapest
disembarkation_port: Budapest
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# Best of the Danube

> AmaWaterways · AmaLea · Apr 10 – 17, 2027   (7 nights)

## Quick Facts

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| **Cruise Line** | AmaWaterways |
| **Ship** | AmaLea |
| **Duration** | 7 nights |
| **Departure Date** | N/A |
| **Return Date** | N/A |
| **Embarkation Port** | Budapest |
| **Disembarkation Port** | Budapest |
| **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person |
| **Voyage Code** | AL270410DB |

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Budapest
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Budapest, Hungaryâs capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Budaâs Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermenâs Bastion, which offer sweeping views.

### Day 2: Bratislava, Slovakia
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. Itâs surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danube.

### Day 3: Wachau Valley
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

The Wachau Valley is an Austrian region near the Danube River, west of Vienna. Itâs known for its rolling hills, vineyards and fortresses. Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the castle above the town of DÃ¼rnstein. Highlights of nearby Gottweig Abbey include its lavish baroque church and views across the valley. Melk Abbey is a vast monastery also with an opulent baroque church. 

### Day 3: Melk
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Melk is an Austrian town on the River Danube, west of Vienna. Itâs known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town. Gold statuary adorns its domed Abbey Church, and the huge library houses medieval manuscripts. The Marmorsaal is a baroque hall with a ceiling fresco and red marble walls. South of Melk, gardens surround Renaissance Schallaburg Castle, which hosts cultural exhibitions. 

### Day 4: Linz
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Linz is a city in Upper Austria, straddling the Danube River midway between Salzburg and Vienna. Baroque buildings, including Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) and the old cathedral or Alter Dom, ring Hauptplatz, the old townâs main square. The riverside Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz has a major modern art collection. Across the river, the striking Ars Electronica Center focuses on society, technology and life in the future.

### Day 5: Vienna, Austria
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Vienna, Austriaâs capital, lies in the countryâs east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including SchÃ¶nbrunn, the Habsburgsâ summer residence. 

### Day 6: Vienna, Austria
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Vienna, Austriaâs capital, lies in the countryâs east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including SchÃ¶nbrunn, the Habsburgsâ summer residence. 

### Day 7: Budapest
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Budapest, Hungaryâs capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Budaâs Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermenâs Bastion, which offer sweeping views.

### Day 8: Budapest
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Budapest, Hungaryâs capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Budaâs Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermenâs Bastion, which offer sweeping views.


## Pricing

Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD.

| Cabin Type | Starting Price |
|------------|----------------|
| Pricing | Contact for latest fares |

## Cabin Options

### Balcony Cabins

**Twin Balcony** (Code: BB)
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer
Entertainment on Demand system ...

**French Balcony** (Code: CA)
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer
Entertainment on Demand system ...

**Twin Balcony** (Code: AB)
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer
Entertainment on Demand system ...


## Ship Information

### AmaLea

Designed with vibrant pops of color that call to mind the autumn harvest in European vineyards, and appointed with our signature twin balconies in most staterooms, the AmaLea is a sleek river ship created with luxury yachts in mind. A host of comforts and conveniences fill her decks, including a massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. The relaxing Sun Deck features a heated pool as well as a swim-up bar, while the vibrant Main Lounge provides an exhilarating stage for nightly performances. Enjoy an evening dining experience like no other at The Chef’s Table, where rustic wooden floors, contemporary lighting and a glass-enclosed kitchen combine to form the stunning backdrop for your gastronomic entertainment. And with a walking track on the Sun Deck, a fitness room and a fleet of onboard bicycles, you’ll have everything needed to stay active and healthy while sailing Europe’s great rivers.

#### Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Passenger Capacity | 156 |
| Crew | 51 |
| Gross Tonnage | 3,600.0 |
| Length | 443.0 ft |
| Total Cabins | 78 |

## Ports of Call

### Budapest
*Coordinates: 47.4984, 19.0408*

Budapest, Hungaryâs capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Budaâs Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermenâs Bastion, which offer sweeping views...

### Bratislava, Slovakia
*Coordinates: 48.1484, 17.1073*

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. Itâs surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danu...

### Wachau Valley
*Coordinates: 48.2281, 15.8047*

The Wachau Valley is an Austrian region near the Danube River, west of Vienna. Itâs known for its rolling hills, vineyards and fortresses. Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the castle above the town of DÃ¼rnstein. Highlights of nearby Gottweig Abbey include its lavish baroque church and views across the valley. Melk Abbey is a vast monastery also with an opulent baroque church. 

### Melk
*Coordinates: 48.2265, 15.35*

Melk is an Austrian town on the River Danube, west of Vienna. Itâs known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town. Gold statuary adorns its domed Abbey Church, and the huge library houses medieval manuscripts. The Marmorsaal is a baroque hall with a ceiling fresco and red marble walls. South of Melk, gardens surround Renaissance Schallaburg Castle, which hosts ...

### Linz
*Coordinates: 48.3069, 14.2858*

Linz is a city in Upper Austria, straddling the Danube River midway between Salzburg and Vienna. Baroque buildings, including Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) and the old cathedral or Alter Dom, ring Hauptplatz, the old townâs main square. The riverside Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz has a major modern art collection. Across the river, the striking Ars Electronica Center focuses on society, technology and...

### Vienna, Austria
*Coordinates: 48.2092, 16.3728*

Vienna, Austriaâs capital, lies in the countryâs east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including SchÃ¶nbrunn, the Habsburgsâ summer residence. 


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