Amy Olmsted
Ultimate Travels
Eggler on the Danube
Oct 27, 2025 to Nov 3, 2025
Danube River
Meet Your Hosts:
*UPDATE!
More wine talent on our Celebration of Austrian Wine cruise! California winemaking legend Rob Davis—the genius behind Jordan’s iconic Cabernet for four decades—will be joining Austrian wine authority Thomas Eggler and well-known wine writer Sara Schneider (wine editor for Sunset magazine for many years) on October 27, 2025, to sail the Danube through one of the Old World’s best-kept secrets of a wine region. Taste alongside these California experts, for their Golden State perspective on great Old World wines!
Thomas Eggler has been delighting guests and educating them about Austrian wines for many years. Third-generation owner of the four-star ski hotel Arlberghaus in the alps of western Austria, Thomas has developed a deep love of Austrian wines as he has selected them to pair with the delicious cuisine in his own restaurant. Drawing on that expertise—and relationships built through decades with Austrian winemakers—he has launched wine tastings in the hotel, which fill up quickly with European and international guests alike.
As we cruise the Danube through Austrian wine country, including the acclaimed Wachau Valley, Thomas will entertain you—as he does his hotel guests—with tales of local winemaking, introduce you to some of his favorite winemakers, curate exceptional bottles for tastings onboard and, working with our chef, pair them with a grand wine dinner.
Your ship - the AMABella
Enjoy delicious dining
Catch up with friends or watch the gorgeous scenery in the lovely lounge
Enjoy local entertainment
Take a dip in the pool
Complimentary bikes are available if you'd like to pedal your way through town
After a long, exciting day, relax in your comfortable cabin!
AMA Bella at a glance
YOUR ITINERARY!
DAY 1 |
Budapest | EMBARKATION |
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Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious river cruise ship. (D)
DAY 2 |
Budapest | Buda city tour |
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OR Castle Hill hike |
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Pest city tour |
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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 3 |
Bratislava | Scenic cruising |
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“Coronation City” walking tour |
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OR Tastes of Slovakia |
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OR Bratislava Castle hike |
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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 up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 |
Vienna | “Imperial Vienna” tour |
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OR Vienna city tour by bike |
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Free time |
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The “City of Waltzes” 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, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 |
Weissenkirchen | Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey visit |
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OR Dürnstein with wine and apricots |
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OR Dürnstein fortress hike |
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OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour |
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Scenic Cruising | Strudengau Valley |
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Grein | Exclusive Greinburg Castle visit |
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After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Dürnstein before visiting the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. For a more culinary-focused experience, join a walking tour in Dürnstein, then enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner and sample special apricot treats from a local boutique. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held or join a guided bike tour to Melk. Later in the day, sail through the Strudengau Valley to medieval Grein for an exclusive visit to the more than 500-year-old Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 |
Linz | Full-day Salzburg excursion* |
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OR Český Krumlov excursion* |
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OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour |
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OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour |
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The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you’ll 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. You may also choose to join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Cesky 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 go on a bike tour of the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. (B,L,D)
*Note: Not combinable with other tours on this day.
*Note: Not combinable with other tours on this day.
DAY 7 |
Passau | “City of Three Rivers” walking tour |
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OR Passau Castle hike |
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OR Passau River Inn bike tour |
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Vilshofen | Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration |
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Discover the city of Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternately, choose between a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress or a guided bike tour along the River Inn. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration— an AmaWaterways exclusive. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 |
Vilshofen | DISEMBARKATION |
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Bid farewell to Vilshofen and prepare for your flight home. (B)
Available Packages
Cat.SS
Unavailable as of
September 30, 2024
Starting At: $6,558.40
Deposit: $400.00 per person
Suite 350 sq. ft
Violin Deck French Balcony & Outside balcony
All beds can be made singles upon request.
- 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
- Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
- Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Desk and chair
Cat. AA
Unavailable as of
September 30, 2024
Starting At: $5,518.40
Deposit: $400.00 per person
Cat AA 235 sq. ft
Violin Deck French Balcony & Outside balcony
All beds can be made singles upon request.
- 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
- Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
- Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Desk and chair
Cat. AB
Unavailable as of
September 30, 2024
Starting At: $5,358.40
Deposit: $400.00 per person
Cat AA 235 sq. ft
Cello Deck French Balcony & Outside balcony
All beds can be made singles upon request.
- 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
- Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
- Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Desk and chair
Cat. BA
Unavailable as of
September 30, 2024
Starting At: $5,198.40
Deposit: $400.00 per person
Cat BA 210 sq. ft
Violin Deck French Balcony & Outside balcony
All beds can be made singles upon request.
- 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
- Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
- Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Desk and chair
SOLD OUT
Unavailable as of
June 29, 2024
Starting At: $5,229.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person
SOLD OUT
Cat BB 210 sq. ft
Cello Deck French Balcony & Outside balcony
All beds can be made singles upon request.
- 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
- Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
- Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Desk and chair
Cat. C
Unavailable as of
September 30, 2024
Starting At: $4,558.40
Deposit: $400.00 per person
Cat C 170sq. ft
Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony
Please note that a French Balcony consists of a sliding door that
opens to allow for fresh air. Chairs are positioned inside the room.
There is NO outside deck. If you would like an outside deck, please
consider category BB or higher.
All beds can be made as singles upon request.
- 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
- Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
- Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Desk and chair
Cat. D
Unavailable as of
September 30, 2024
Starting At: $3,678.40
Deposit: $400.00 per person
Cat C 170sq. ft
Piano Deck Fixed Window
All beds can be made singles upon request.
- 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
- Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
- Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Desk and chair
Cat. E
Unavailable as of
September 30, 2024
Starting At: $3,439.20
Deposit: $400.00 per person
Cat C 170sq. ft
Piano Deck Fixed Window
All beds can be made singles upon request.
- 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
- Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
- Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Desk and chair
Extra Options
Pre/Post Cruise Excursions
Available until
December 21, 2024
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$610.00
Explore an incredible city where your river cruise begins or ends – or venture into a fascinating new destination more easily accessible by land.
Rest and recover from your flights, easing into your journey in a new time zone with one of our pre-cruise land packages. Or pamper yourself with a few extra days of relaxed exploration before returning home. Either way, you can add a bonus city or country to your experience!
2 Nights Budapest package (Pre Cruise) 10/25-27/25
- 2 nights hotel in Budapest at the Marriott (or similar), including tour and daily breakfast; and transfer to ship
$610 per person DBL/ $910 Single
Available until
December 21, 2024
- available
$975.00
3 Nights Prague package (post cruise) 11/03 - 06/25
- Transfer from the ship in Vilshofen to Regensburg with city tour and then on to Prague
- 3 nights hotel in Prague at the Old Town Hilton (or similar), including city tour and daily breakfast
$975 per person DBL/ $1395 Single