DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MUNICH, GERMANY: Arrive in Munich and check-in to your hotel.
DAY 2 MUNICH: This morning you will tour Munich, the capital of Bavaria and one of Germany’s largest cities, as well as the undisputed beer capital of the world. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town through the city ending at the famous Glockenspiel, with its 43 bells and 32 life-size figures that portray historic scenes, such as a wedding celebration. You will also see Frauenkirche, the “Cathedral of Our Dear Lady.” Later in the day, do like the Bavarians do, and go to a Bavarian Beer Hall for the famous beer and pretzels. This is the cradle of Bavarian tavern culture, and the origin of tradition, “gemütlichkeit” and hospitality. (B)
DAY 3 MUNICH – EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN: Check out of your hotel and transfer to Vilshofen to board your luxury ship. Later in the day, attend an EXCLUSIVE Oktoberfest celebration with traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing. (B,D)
DAY 4 VILSHOFEN – PASSAU: Explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before cruising to Passau, known as the “City of Three Rivers.” Join a walking tour or if you prefer to be more active, hike high into the hills for a visit to the “Veste Oberhaus,” Passau’s Castle Hill; or go on a River Inn bike tour. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 LINZ, AUSTRIA: The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. 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. You may also choose to join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Český 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 bike along the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 WEISSENKIRCHEN, AUSTRIA: Cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weissenkirchen, gateway to Dürnstein. Once here, you can choose to join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, and then visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey. For the more active adventurer, you can opt to hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held, or take a bike ride along the Danube through the Wachau Valley. As an alternative excursion, visit a local apricot grower, where you’ll enjoy the region’s finest apricot treats. Later in the evening, enjoy a special wine tasting of locally grown, world-renowned Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Weissenkirchen. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 VIENNA, AUSTRIA: The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and your city tour showcases them, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace. Your tour concludes in the historic city center with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Or if you prefer a more active tour, take a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA: 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 9 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 10 BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION: Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B) Note: The Great Market Hall is closed on Sundays.
Required Travel Documents: It is the guest's responsibility to obtain and possess all valid travel documents for their vacation. This includes acquiring all visas and immunizations required for their nationality by all countries on the itinerary.
Passports: All guests travelling with AmaWaterways are required to carry a valid passport. For your protection, passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after the scheduled return date to your home country.
NON-TRANSFERABILITY: This agreement is for only the Passenger(s) named on the Digital Travel Documents, and only for the date and Vessel indicated. It may not be sold or transferred by Passenger. Any attempted sale or transfer by Passenger is void and of no effect.
EMBARKATION: Passenger promises to be on board the Vessel at least one hour before: (a) the scheduled departure time; and (b) each departure time announced during the cruise. At embarkation, each Passenger must have already received all medical inoculations necessary for the voyage and must have in his/her possession this Contract, a valid passport, visas, medical card and other documents necessary for scheduled ports-of-call and disembarkations. It is the Passenger’s sole responsibility to obtain and have available the appropriate and valid travel documents. AmaWaterways advises Passengers to check with their travel advisor or the appropriate governmental authority to determine the necessary documents required for travel. AmaWaterways may refuse boarding or disembark passengers without liability for refund, payment, compensation, or credit of any kind if Passenger does not have proper documentation or fails to timely board the Vessel prior to departure.
BAGGAGE LIMIT AND LABELING: Each Passenger may bring aboard the Vessel, without additional charge, up to one (1) suitcase. Additional Baggage will be subject to excess baggage charges. Passenger shall assure that all Baggage is securely packed and distinctly labeled with Passenger’s full name, Vessel name and sailing date, and Passenger’s cabin number.
NO PETS OR DANGEROUS OR ILLEGAL ITEMS OR ITEMS OR ACTIONS THAT MIGHT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL. Passenger shall not bring any animal (other than a qualified service animal of a disabled Passenger), dangerous article such as a firearm, explosive, flammable or combustible material, lithium batteries, or non-medical oxygen, alcohol, illegal drug, other controlled or illegal substance, or any other items prohibited by applicable law to, or aboard, the Vessel.
VALUABLES: Hand or unlocked luggage, breakables, jewelry, money, precious stones, securities, financial instruments, tickets and any other valuables and personal items which include but are not limited to dental hardware, eyewear, hearing aids, medications and medical equipment, electronics, computers, cameras, and cellular telephones must be hand- carried by Passenger on and off the Vessel , and must not be included with check-in Baggage. AmaWaterways shall not be responsible for loss of or damage to any such item under any circumstances.
AMAWATERWAY’S RIGHT TO CANCEL CRUISE OR CHANGE ITINERARY: No sailing or aspect of travel is guaranteed. AmaWaterways reserves the right, without liability for damages or refund, to advance, alter, delay, amend, cancel, shorten or lengthen any sailing, deviate from the Vessel’s advertised or ordinary itinerary or route, omit or change any port(s)-of-call, arrange for substantially equivalent transportation by another vessel and/ or other means of transportation, including without limitation coach or other land transportation, whether belonging to AmaWaterways or not, and to cause Passenger to disembark from the Vessel temporarily or permanently.
PASSENGER’S WARRANTIES; AMAWATERWAY’S RIGHTS TO REFUSE PASSAGE, DISEMBARK OR CONFINE PASSENGER: Passenger represents and warrants that Passenger: (a) is physically, emotionally and in all other respects fit to travel; (b) is free from any ailment that creates material risk to Passenger or others from participation in the voyage; (c) will at all times comply with all rules and regulations of the Vessel and all orders and directions of the Vessel’s officers and staff; and (d) will not act or behave in any way that inconveniences or impairs the safety, enjoyment or wellbeing of other persons or the safety of the Vessel. AmaWaterways or the Captain shall have the right, without liability for refund, payment, compensation or credit of any kind, to refuse boarding, refuse to transport Passenger, refuse further transport of Passenger, land Passenger at any port or place, confine, quarantine or restrain Passenger, or transfer Passenger to other transportation, based on health or physical condition, mental disorder, violation of a Vessel rule or regulation , failure to follow order or direction of Vessel officer or staff , failure to possess necessary passport, visa and health or vaccination certificate, disruptive behavior, concern that Passenger may be excluded from landing at or entry to a destination by a government’s immigration or other authority, or other cause indicating Passenger is unfit or raising doubt about Passenger’s fitness to travel on the Vessel, or for any other reason deemed necessary in the sole judgment of the AmaWaterways or Captain (but no such action will be taken for an unlawfully discriminatory reason).
PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES: AmaWaterways does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of disability. Because the tours offered occur in various countries, accessible facilities may not be available on board or in many places visited on the cruise and cruise tours we offer. If You (Passenger) have a disability and reasonable accommodation may enable You to use our services, please let AmaWaterways know how we can help. Passenger is requested to inform AmaWaterways in writing, at or immediately after reserving passage, but in any event at the earliest possible time, of any mobility impairment or other physical, emotional or mental condition which may require accommodation or use of an assistive device during the cruise. If the impairment or condition first arises after booking, Passenger is requested to inform AmaWaterways in writing at the earliest possible time.
CHILDREN: Any person under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult over age 21 who is the child’s parent or legal guardian, or who, prior to Vessel departure, provides AmaWaterways the Parental Consent Guardianship Form signed by the parent or legal guardian.
ALCOHOL: AmaWaterways reserves the right not to serve any Passenger alcoholic beverages for any reason and as may be required to comply with local laws.
SMOKING: Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. If a Passenger smokes in non-designated areas, such act constitutes a material breach of this Contract. In the event of such breach, Passenger forfeits all rights including the right to occupy the cabin and stay on board the ship. AmaWaterways may also charge a reasonable cleaning fee to eliminate smoking odors.
PAYMENT BY PASSENGER AND EXTRA EXPENSES: Any and all payments by Passenger to AmaWaterways shall be made in United States dollars. All charges for services and products provided on board the Vessel must be paid in cash or charged to a credit or debit card acceptable to AmaWaterways before Passenger’s final disembarkation from the Vessel. Any other expenses incurred by Passenger or by AmaWaterways on behalf of Passenger shall be payable by Passenger on demand.