20-Night Trip on AmaBella
Grand Danube Christmas Markets
Cruise, Cruisetour, River cruise, Small Ship/Yacht
Istanbul to Prague Cruisetour
Journey along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. Step back in time to explore the history and mystery living in the hillsides while cruising the Danube and through the Iron Gates. Legends of all kinds are waiting to be uncovered, like Belogradchik, one of Bulgaria’s natural wonders, or the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo, built into the side of a mountain showcasing well-preserved medieval frescos. Experience the Romans’ influence firsthand in Pécs, "the city of Mediterranean impressions," and through the taste of wine in Ilok, a center of wine production since Roman times. From imposing capitals-Istanbul, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and Prague-to towns lost in time, immerse yourself in the colorful folktales and traditions of the extraordinary people and places you visit along the way.
20 Nights
Starting At
$9,997.00
USD
November 22, 2024 through December 12, 2024
Book by:
November 18, 2024 7:00 PM
ID: 7787728
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day
4
Giurgiu
Day
7
Iron Gates
Day
15
Scenic Cruising
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About AmaBella
Ship Overview
AmaBella
Isn’t she lovely? Newly reimagined in 2021, the graceful AmaBella is a stunning river ship, unique in her own right. The intimate lounge is an inviting place to grab a cocktail and the thoughtfully redesigned reception area, adorned with charming pieces of contemporary art, provides a warm welcome after a day exploring ashore. Most staterooms feature our signature twin balconies so you can enjoy the views however you wish, as well as Entertainment-On-Demand and marble bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads. Elegant suites feature added enhancements, including a large sitting area and an expansive bathroom complete with a bathtub and separate shower. You’ll also find a massage and hair salon on board, a fitness room, specialty coffee station and a gift shop. An expansive Sun Deck with a heated pool offers special moments of pure relaxation. Mealtimes are a feast for the senses in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table where you will witness our chefs in action through our glass-walled kitchen. Our new “Café Bistro” is the perfect al fresco setting to play cards, mingle or enjoy a light lunch. Throughout your journey on the Danube, you may catch sight of AmaVerde, AmaBella’s “secret lover.” The two ships cross paths as they sail opposite directions, catching brief moments together as they rendezvous in select ports along the Danube River.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2010
Ship Length
443 feet
Ship Beam
38 feet
Total Capacity
160
Crew Size
51
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Grand Danube Christmas Markets
Day 1
Istanbul
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul Walking Tour
Day 3
Istanbul
Topkapi Palace & Harem
Day 4
Istanbul
Hotel check-out
Flight to Bucharest
Bucharest
Transfer to Giurgiu
Giurgiu
EMBARKATION
Day 5
Rousse
Bucharest Excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Veliko Tarnovo excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Ivanovo Rock Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights
Day 6
Vidin
Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour
OR Banitsa Pastry & Yogurt Making
OR Bike tour of Vidin
Belogradchik Excursion
OR Dos Alamos Wine Tasting
Day 7
Iron Gates
Scenic Cruising
Golubac Fortress
Day 8
Belgrade
“The City by Two Rivers” tour and Winter Markets
OR Royal Palace & Tito’s Memorial Tour
OR Fortress Hike
Quburich Brandy tasting & Avala Mountain
OR Belgrade bike tour
Day 9
Novi Sad
“The Athens of Serbia” walking tour with Winter Markets
OR Serbian Specialties Tasting
OR Petrovaradin Fortress hike
OR Novi Sad bike tour
Ilok
Vukovar City tour with Eltz Castle and Christmas Markets
OR Croatian wine tasting
Day 10
Mohacs
Pécs excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Szekszárd wine tasting
OR Guided bike ride along the Danube
Day 11
Budapest
Pustza excursion
Day 12
Budapest
“Queen of the Danube” tour and Vörösmarty Square Christmas Markets
OR Castle hill hike
Day 13
Bratislava
“Coronation City” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR Tastes of Bratislava
OR Bratislava Castle hike
Day 14
Vienna
“Imperial Vienna” tour with Town Hall Christmas Markets
OR Vienna City Tour by Bike
Schönbrunn Christmas Markets
Day 15
Weissenkirchen
Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey
OR Dürnstein excursion with wine and apricot tastings
OR Dürnstein Fortress hike
OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour
Scenic Cruising
Strudengau Valley
Grein
Exclusive castle visit with private reception
Day 16
Linz
“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR "Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR Full-day Salzburg excursion with Christmas Markets
Ceský Krumlov excursion
Day 17
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Passau Castle hike
OR River Inn Bike Tour
Vilshofen
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
Day 18
Vilshofen
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer via Regensburg
Regensburg
UNESCO city highlights tour
Prague
Hotel check-in
Day 19
Prague
“Golden City of a Hundred Spires” tour
OR Prague Castle hike
Day 20
Prague
Czech beer tasting
Day 21
Prague
Return flight home
Day 1
Istanbul
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul Walking Tour
Day 3
Istanbul
Topkapi Palace & Harem
Day 4
Istanbul
Hotel check-out
Flight to Bucharest
Bucharest
Transfer to Giurgiu
Giurgiu
EMBARKATION
Day 5
Rousse
Bucharest Excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Veliko Tarnovo excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Ivanovo Rock Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights
Day 6
Vidin
Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour
OR Banitsa Pastry & Yogurt Making
OR Bike tour of Vidin
Belogradchik Excursion
OR Dos Alamos Wine Tasting
Day 7
Iron Gates
Scenic Cruising
Golubac Fortress
Day 8
Belgrade
“The City by Two Rivers” tour and Winter Markets
OR Royal Palace & Tito’s Memorial Tour
OR Fortress Hike
Quburich Brandy tasting & Avala Mountain
OR Belgrade bike tour
Day 9
Novi Sad
“The Athens of Serbia” walking tour with Winter Markets
OR Serbian Specialties Tasting
OR Petrovaradin Fortress hike
OR Novi Sad bike tour
Ilok
Vukovar City tour with Eltz Castle and Christmas Markets
OR Croatian wine tasting
Day 10
Mohacs
Pécs excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Szekszárd wine tasting
OR Guided bike ride along the Danube
Day 11
Budapest
Pustza excursion
Day 12
Budapest
“Queen of the Danube” tour and Vörösmarty Square Christmas Markets
OR Castle hill hike
Day 13
Bratislava
“Coronation City” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR Tastes of Bratislava
OR Bratislava Castle hike
Day 14
Vienna
“Imperial Vienna” tour with Town Hall Christmas Markets
OR Vienna City Tour by Bike
Schönbrunn Christmas Markets
Day 15
Weissenkirchen
Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey
OR Dürnstein excursion with wine and apricot tastings
OR Dürnstein Fortress hike
OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour
Scenic Cruising
Strudengau Valley
Grein
Exclusive castle visit with private reception
Day 16
Linz
“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR "Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR Full-day Salzburg excursion with Christmas Markets
Ceský Krumlov excursion
Day 17
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Passau Castle hike
OR River Inn Bike Tour
Vilshofen
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
Day 18
Vilshofen
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer via Regensburg
Regensburg
UNESCO city highlights tour
Prague
Hotel check-in
Day 19
Prague
“Golden City of a Hundred Spires” tour
OR Prague Castle hike
Day 20
Prague
Czech beer tasting
Day 21
Prague
Return flight home
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
AmaBella
Isn’t she lovely? Newly reimagined in 2021, the graceful AmaBella is a stunning river ship, unique in her own right. The intimate lounge is an inviting place to grab a cocktail and the thoughtfully redesigned reception area, adorned with charming pieces of contemporary art, provides a warm welcome after a day exploring ashore. Most staterooms feature our signature twin balconies so you can enjoy the views however you wish, as well as Entertainment-On-Demand and marble bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads. Elegant suites feature added enhancements, including a large sitting area and an expansive bathroom complete with a bathtub and separate shower. You’ll also find a massage and hair salon on board, a fitness room, specialty coffee station and a gift shop. An expansive Sun Deck with a heated pool offers special moments of pure relaxation. Mealtimes are a feast for the senses in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table where you will witness our chefs in action through our glass-walled kitchen. Our new “Café Bistro” is the perfect al fresco setting to play cards, mingle or enjoy a light lunch. Throughout your journey on the Danube, you may catch sight of AmaVerde, AmaBella’s “secret lover.” The two ships cross paths as they sail opposite directions, catching brief moments together as they rendezvous in select ports along the Danube River.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2010
Ship Length
443 feet
Ship Beam
38 feet
Total Capacity
160
Crew Size
51
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Deck Plan Details
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Grand Danube Christmas Markets
Day 1
Istanbul
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul Walking Tour
Day 3
Istanbul
Topkapi Palace & Harem
Day 4
Istanbul
Hotel check-out
Flight to Bucharest
Bucharest
Transfer to Giurgiu
Giurgiu
EMBARKATION
Day 5
Rousse
Bucharest Excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Veliko Tarnovo excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Ivanovo Rock Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights
Day 6
Vidin
Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour
OR Banitsa Pastry & Yogurt Making
OR Bike tour of Vidin
Belogradchik Excursion
OR Dos Alamos Wine Tasting
Day 7
Iron Gates
Scenic Cruising
Golubac Fortress
Day 8
Belgrade
“The City by Two Rivers” tour and Winter Markets
OR Royal Palace & Tito’s Memorial Tour
OR Fortress Hike
Quburich Brandy tasting & Avala Mountain
OR Belgrade bike tour
Day 9
Novi Sad
“The Athens of Serbia” walking tour with Winter Markets
OR Serbian Specialties Tasting
OR Petrovaradin Fortress hike
OR Novi Sad bike tour
Ilok
Vukovar City tour with Eltz Castle and Christmas Markets
OR Croatian wine tasting
Day 10
Mohacs
Pécs excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Szekszárd wine tasting
OR Guided bike ride along the Danube
Day 11
Budapest
Pustza excursion
Day 12
Budapest
“Queen of the Danube” tour and Vörösmarty Square Christmas Markets
OR Castle hill hike
Day 13
Bratislava
“Coronation City” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR Tastes of Bratislava
OR Bratislava Castle hike
Day 14
Vienna
“Imperial Vienna” tour with Town Hall Christmas Markets
OR Vienna City Tour by Bike
Schönbrunn Christmas Markets
Day 15
Weissenkirchen
Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey
OR Dürnstein excursion with wine and apricot tastings
OR Dürnstein Fortress hike
OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour
Scenic Cruising
Strudengau Valley
Grein
Exclusive castle visit with private reception
Day 16
Linz
“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR "Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR Full-day Salzburg excursion with Christmas Markets
Ceský Krumlov excursion
Day 17
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Passau Castle hike
OR River Inn Bike Tour
Vilshofen
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
Day 18
Vilshofen
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer via Regensburg
Regensburg
UNESCO city highlights tour
Prague
Hotel check-in
Day 19
Prague
“Golden City of a Hundred Spires” tour
OR Prague Castle hike
Day 20
Prague
Czech beer tasting
Day 21
Prague
Return flight home
Day 1
Istanbul
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul Walking Tour
Day 3
Istanbul
Topkapi Palace & Harem
Day 4
Istanbul
Hotel check-out
Flight to Bucharest
Bucharest
Transfer to Giurgiu
Giurgiu
EMBARKATION
Day 5
Rousse
Bucharest Excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Veliko Tarnovo excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Ivanovo Rock Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights
Day 6
Vidin
Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour
OR Banitsa Pastry & Yogurt Making
OR Bike tour of Vidin
Belogradchik Excursion
OR Dos Alamos Wine Tasting
Day 7
Iron Gates
Scenic Cruising
Golubac Fortress
Day 8
Belgrade
“The City by Two Rivers” tour and Winter Markets
OR Royal Palace & Tito’s Memorial Tour
OR Fortress Hike
Quburich Brandy tasting & Avala Mountain
OR Belgrade bike tour
Day 9
Novi Sad
“The Athens of Serbia” walking tour with Winter Markets
OR Serbian Specialties Tasting
OR Petrovaradin Fortress hike
OR Novi Sad bike tour
Ilok
Vukovar City tour with Eltz Castle and Christmas Markets
OR Croatian wine tasting
Day 10
Mohacs
Pécs excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Szekszárd wine tasting
OR Guided bike ride along the Danube
Day 11
Budapest
Pustza excursion
Day 12
Budapest
“Queen of the Danube” tour and Vörösmarty Square Christmas Markets
OR Castle hill hike
Day 13
Bratislava
“Coronation City” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR Tastes of Bratislava
OR Bratislava Castle hike
Day 14
Vienna
“Imperial Vienna” tour with Town Hall Christmas Markets
OR Vienna City Tour by Bike
Schönbrunn Christmas Markets
Day 15
Weissenkirchen
Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey
OR Dürnstein excursion with wine and apricot tastings
OR Dürnstein Fortress hike
OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour
Scenic Cruising
Strudengau Valley
Grein
Exclusive castle visit with private reception
Day 16
Linz
“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR "Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR Full-day Salzburg excursion with Christmas Markets
Ceský Krumlov excursion
Day 17
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour and Christmas Markets
OR Passau Castle hike
OR River Inn Bike Tour
Vilshofen
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
Day 18
Vilshofen
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer via Regensburg
Regensburg
UNESCO city highlights tour
Prague
Hotel check-in
Day 19
Prague
“Golden City of a Hundred Spires” tour
OR Prague Castle hike
Day 20
Prague
Czech beer tasting
Day 21
Prague
Return flight home
About AmaWaterways
![AmaWaterways logo](/images/logos/SupplierLogo_106219.jpg)
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
About AmaWaterways
![AmaWaterways logo](/images/logos/SupplierLogo_106219.jpg)
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.