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• Follow the Danube through five countries, exploring with a National Geographic Expert. • Take a specially arranged tour of Vienna’s renowned Museum of Natural History. • Experience Central European traditions, from food and wine to classical concerts and yodeling.
DAYS 4–5 I V IENNA, AUSTRIA/WACHAU VALLEY/DÜRNSTEIN Spend the morning exploring imperial Vienna on foot or by bicycle. Join a National Geographic grantee for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Natural History, or visit Schönbrunn Palace. Opt to rise early for a sunrise photo shoot as we cruise into Wachau Valley. Here, venture into magnificent Melk Abbey, go bike riding, or tour medieval Dürnstein. At Castle Greinburg, hear local legends during a wine reception. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D
DAYS 1–3 I B UDAPEST, HUNGARY/ BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Board the ship in Budapest and enjoy a guided nighttime walk. Discover Budapest’s two distinct sides on a city tour the next day. Set sail on the Danube and enjoy a musical performance after dinner. In Bratislava, stroll the medieval old town with a guide, then hike to the city’s castle or take a food tour before an evening waltz performance. AmaViola for the entire voyage Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D
DAY 6 I LINZ/SALZBURG OR ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECHIA (CZECH REPUBLIC) Arrive in the cultural capital of Linz, and visit the old city on a walking tour or a bike ride. Choose an excursion to the charming Czech town of Český Krumlov, or explore the storybook streets of Salzburg. Enjoy an Austrian folklore performance tonight. Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D DAYS 7–8 I P ASSAU, GERMANY/ VILSHOFEN/MUNICH In Passau, admire the celebrated baroque architecture on a walking tour, or trek up to the 13th-century fortress at Veste Oberhaus. Toast our Danube voyage at a festive Oktoberfest-like celebration. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D
$4,495
River Cruise
Light or Moderate
A National Geographic Expert and photographer, and local guides will accompany this trip.
Susan Seubert Photographer Susan Seubert has produced more than 30 stories for National Geographic Traveler on assignments from Canada to the Caribbean and Texas to Thailand. She won Columbia University’s Alfred Eisenstadt Award and the North American Travel Journalists Association award for excellence in photography. Susan lectures regularly at institutions like Harvard University and the Portland Art Museum. Find the departure(s) Susan will join on our website.
INFORMATION This trip is operated in collaboration with AmaWaterways.
Dates: This expedition is offered in June, 2023. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
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Above: A spectacular beacon on the banks of the Danube, Budapest’s neo-Gothic Parliament emits a golden glow at dusk.
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