Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) 2025 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.

Why Cruise the Same River Twice?
From multiple excursion choices to four unique seasons, discover endless possibilities on the river.Read more
A Royal Greeting on the Danube
Fame may be fleeting, but mountain sculptures tend to be rather permanent.Read more
Bulgaria's Not to be Missed Fortress
Return to a land of kings and queens, knights and ladies, and fables and legends in the ancient medieval city of Veliko Tarnovo and its Tsarevets Castle.Read more
Highlights of Budapest
Welcome to the grand cosmopolitan city of Budapest – long a center of great beauty, elegance and sophistication.Read more
Romanian History and the Tale of Dracula
Have a wickedly good time as you take a bite off your bucket list, visiting the castle that inspired the story of Dracula in legendary Transylvania.Read more
A Serbian Fortress on the Danube
Novi Sad’s legendary Petrovaradin Fortress is the military command you only wish you dreamt up as a kid.Read more

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French Language Lesson
Practice these French words and phrases as you prepare for your river cruise through France
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A Celebration of our AmaFamily
Four of our longest-serving shoreside staff share why they love AmaWaterways.
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What is La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs?
A gastronomic tradition dating as far back as 1248, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs ("The Royal Guild of Goose Roasters") has come a long way from roasting geese.
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