Amid a backdrop of Europe’s most regal castles, historic ruins and vineyard-laced hills, all the while tasting world-class wines sourced from the very spots you’re traveling through.

Wine Hosts and sommeliers will share their passion for viticulture through discussions and wine tastings on board. On shore, the insightful Wine Host—always a professional winery owner, winemaker, wine instructor or certified sommelier from a renowned North American winery—will lead guests through discussions and wine tastings on board, accompanying you to local wineries and vineyards where you'll learn first-hand from regional European experts.

And all of this comes at no extra cost. Whether you are a wine novice or a self-described oenophile with your own home wine cellar, this is the perfect chance to indulge in one of the world’s most perfect trifectas: travel, wine and elegant cuisine. From romantic cities to foodie havens, the Douro Valley to the Wachau Valley, France’s iconic Bordeaux region to the brilliant wines of the Rhine—AmaWaterways will bring you into the very heart of Europe’s most exciting and legendary vineyards. Enjoy sparkling Champagne from France, dessert wines like Port from Portugal, dry Rieslings from Germany and Austria, strong reds and crisp whites and the perfect apéritif.

As with all of our itineraries, you can further enliven your senses by indulging in complimentary special interest tours with local guides. Enjoy the perfect blend of visits to vineyards with excursions to nearby landmarks and destination hotspots, such as Budapest’s Parliament, Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, Cologne’s Cathedral, Giverny’s Monet Gardens, Amsterdam’s canals, Prague’s Old Town, and the World War II beaches of Normandy.