Blue Danube Discovery 2021 Connections

We have gathered these unique stories, recipes, interviews, and testimonials to enrich and inspire you before your journey with AmaWaterways. In anticipation of your upcoming river cruise, we hope you see how an unforgettable travel experience can truly be yours when sailing with us along the rivers of Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.

Celebrating the History of the Danube
Sail through the Danube and discover why travelers flock to this mighty river every year to extol its wondrous treasures.Read more
Hiking in Passau: The City of Three Rivers
There are probably few Bavarian cities as gorgeous as Passau.Read more
Biking to a Roman Monument in Germany
Looking for a slice of Greece in Germany? Look no further than the stunning Walhalla.Read more
Wine and Apricots in the Wachau Valley
Austria’s iconic Wachau Valley, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, is not only home to some of the most charming towns and villages but also stunning scenic views and lush vineyards.Read more
Discover Kafka's Birthplace in Prague
Franz Kafka, known for his 20th century writings on anxiety, alienation and impersonal bureaucracy, is also celebrated as one of the most important writers of modern times.Read more
Czech Out the Capital City of Prague
Prague -- the Czech Republic’s dazzling capital city, home to over a million people and with over 1,100 years of fascinating history to explore – is one of the most exciting European cities to visit.Read more
A Taste of Pilsner Beer
No need to adjust your beer goggles: when you visit Pilzen, you’re sure to be seeing (and drinking) beer just about everywhere.Read more
Vienna's Celebrated Sacher-Torte Chocolate Cake
Chocolate lovers everywhere, rejoice! And set your sights on Vienna, that glittering city of kaffehaus culture and scrumptious cakes.Read more
Vienna's Fantastical Schönbrunn Palace
Gilded, glittering glamor whose opulent beauty only rivals Versailles – and Schönbrunn Palace was originally just supposed to be a summer residence.Read more
The Music of Vienna
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss II – with native sons like these, it’s no wonder that classical music continues to reverberate through the streets of Austria – particularly Vienna.Read more
Albrecht Dürer: His Life and Work in Nuremberg
Painter, printmaker, theorist: Nuremberg’s most famous artist-in-residence was Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528).Read more
Regensburg's Medieval Charm on the Danube
Why just travel when you can travel back in time?Read more
The Divine Design of Austria's Melk Abbey
“If I had never come here, I would have regretted it.” So said Empress Maria Theresa, in describing Melk Abbey.Read more
Highlights of Budapest
Welcome to the grand cosmopolitan city of Budapest – long a center of great beauty, elegance and sophistication.Read more
Dürnstein, Austria: the Pearl of the Wachau
Dürnstein is one of the most visited regions in the iconic Wachau Valley...Read more
The Renewal of Bratislava: Slovakia's Thriving Capital
Let the beauty of Bratislava come alive as you visit one of the most exciting cities in Europe, rich in history and architecture.Read more

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A Family Vacation on the Mekong River
First-time guests Calvin (9) and Daphne H. (11) prove you’re never too young to appreciate the world beyond your backyard
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