Grand Danube Cruise (Wine Cruise) 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.

Austrian Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Austrians love their pumpkins – and have turned pumpkinseed oil into a delicacy.Read more
Recommended Hiking and Biking Along the Danube
Hike or bike through the enchanting scenery along the majestic Danube River on our included excursions.Read more
Hungarian Goulash Recipe
Though many variations of Goulash exist, ours is a traditional, authentic recipe from the very heart of Hungary.Read more
Trace The Sound of Music in Salzburg, Austria
The hills are alive with the sound of music in the stunningly historic town of Salzburg, Austria.Read more
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
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
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
A Guest Favorite Czech Destination: Krumlov Castle
Travel back in time to explore the beautifully preserved medieval town of Český KrumlovRead 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
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
Regensburg's Medieval Charm on the Danube
Why just travel when you can travel back in time?Read more
A Royal Greeting on the Danube
Fame may be fleeting, but mountain sculptures tend to be rather permanent.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
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
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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