The Romantic Danube...

The river Danube has captivated musicians, artists and poets throughout the centuries. Framed by rolling hillsides, lush vineyards and medieval castles, The Romantic Danube will take you on a journey to remember. You will visit legendary destination_blogs including Passau, Melk, Vienna and Budapest where you can explore a 2,000 year-old city, savour Wachau Valley wines, and experience the timeless beauty and fascinating history of Mozart's birthplace, Salzburg. What's more, you can experience all of the above in elegance and comfort aboard one of AmaWaterways' top rated ships; AmaDolce, AmaSonata, AmaPrima, as well as new ship AmaSerena - debuting in 2015. FEATURED EXCURSIONS As with all AmaWaterways river cruises, you will enjoy the daily tours and excursions giving you the opportunity to gain a fascinating and unique insight into the destination_blogs we travel to; all included within the cruise price. Here are some of the highlights for The Romantic Danube: Passau walking tour: A tour of this 2,000-year-old city, also known as the 'City of Three Rivers', which is noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture, cobblestone streets, and St. Stephan's Cathedral - dating from 1688. The Sound of Music: This fantastic excursion to Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, will include a walking tour of the historic centre made famous by the "Sound of Music" which celebrates its 50th birthday in 2015. Budapest Sightseeing: A sightseeing tour to the historic Buda Castle, which offers a splendid view of the river and the twin cities of Buda and Pest. Your tour also features the Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square. THE ROMANTIC DANUBE Vilshofen to Budapest Departures from March to December 2015 7 night sailing Visiting: Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Melk, Krems, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest From £1859pp* LOOK WHAT'S INCLUDED:- •Return flights and transfers† •Luxurious cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most with French or Twin balconies -Fine dining including wine, beer & soft drinks at lunch and dinner •State-of-the-art Infotainment System featuring in room direct Internet access, free WiFi, free Hollywood movies and more •Life enriching tours and daily excursions with personal headset included •Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstrations, onboard music and afternoon/evening piano music •Bicycles to explore on your own plus guided bicycle tours - capacity controlled *Lead in fare is based on 2 adults sharing a category E cabin departing 10th June 2015. Price includes economy flights from London, +non UK transfers and port charges. All prices are correct at time of print (29/10/14) and are subject to availability and/or change and can be withdrawn at any time.