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hose longing for the romance of Old World Europe can cruise into the very heart of the continent along the storied Danube, where empires were built, kings and queens were crowned, and some of the grandest cities in the world were built. River cruising is without a doubt the most sophisticated and stylish way to travel, and AmaWaterways has certainly perfected the “Art of Travel.” So, all you need to do is enjoy being immersed in the wonderful world of art, music, history and culture.
The Danube’s Dazzling Jewels
The Iron Gates
Europe’s Danube with her glorious jewels— Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube”; Vienna, the “City of Waltzes”; and Bratislava, the “Coronation City of Kings,” can be seen up close from the comfort of your luxurious AmaWaterways river cruise ship. These capitals, all magnificent, offer storybook architecture and the tales to match. The stories memorialized in monuments and told by your guides are not fictional, they’re real. Experience them in all their real-life glory on an illuminating journey.
The hero here isn’t a beautiful picture, a palace, or an ancient port; the hero is the river itself, and the landscape it has created. The gorge of the Iron Gates, which acts as a natural border between Serbia and Romania, is spectacular and one of Europe’s most dramatic natural displays of beauty, and you’ll see it up close sailing the Danube.
Divine Design
AN INSIDER’S GLIMPSE Kristin Karst, Executive Vice President & Co-Owner of AmaWaterways Five Danube cities were home to some of the greatest composers, including Mozart and Strauss. The Danube School painters found inspiration by the river’s landscapes. Jules Verne’s The Danube Pilot recounts the main character’s adventures along the river. Now, it’s your turn for a Danube adventure and to indulge your passion for fine art, aweinspiring architecture and for places where history is still part of daily life.
Dominating Melk like a golden halo, its Baroque Melk Abbey truly mesmerizes, and as such, was even the inspiration for Umberto Eco’s famous novel, The Name of the Rose. As you are guided through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will be inspired at every turn. The abbey's many treasures include richly carved and gold-plated pulpits adorning the church; a main library boasting priceless historic manuscripts, an awe-inspiring fresco in vibrant colors by Paul Troger and a spellbinding rococo-style spiral staircase; and the Marble Hall’s ceiling with Greek gods roaming its blue skies.
SAIL the danube ON THE HIGHEST RATED SHIPS Vienna's glittering Schönbrunn Palace, Bulgaria’s medieval rock-hewned Churches of Ivanovo, and Dürnstein’s stunning blue and white cloister tower are a few of the gems you'll see. AmaWaterways offers ten different, yet all-enriching Danube cruises with an endless palette of colorful possibilities, depending on your cultural curiosity. With choices of excursions, dining venues and amenities, you’ll have the luxury of choosing how to enjoy your time on an unforgettable river cruise with AmaWaterways. For more information, contact your Travel Agent, call our river cruise specialists at (888) 626-1439 or visit www.AmaWaterways.com
LEADING THE WAY IN RIVER CRUISING
Pictured left: AmaViola in Dürnstein, Austria
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