Magnificent Europe 2019 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.

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
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
What is Rüdesheimer Coffee?
Why just settle for a regular cup of joe? Or even a specially whipped up espresso or caffé macchiato when you can indulge in a classic Rüdesheimer kaffee (aka Rüdesheimer coffee).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
Taste Kölsch Beer in Cologne, Germany
“Drinking a Kölsch beer is more than just drinking a beer: it’s like drinking an entire culture.”Read more
The Charms and Tales of Miltenberg, Germany
Seemingly straight from the pages of an old German fairytale….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 Idyllic City of Amsterdam
What better city to visit on a river cruise than stunning Amsterdam?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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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.
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Enchanting Switzerland: Lake Lucerne and Zurich
Discover two beautiful Swiss cities as a part of your extended Rhine River journey and catch a glimpse of Alpine peaks in the distance.
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The Queen of Christmas Markets in Budapest
Christmastime in Budapest is like no place else in the world.
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