AmaWaterways wine cruises add a unique epicurean dimension to a variety of itineraries at no additional cost. Join one of these wine cruises with a special wine host and be treated to a menu of exclusive wine and culinary experiences designed to delve deeper into the wonderful flavors and tastes of Europe.
European cities transform into majestic winter wonderlands for the holiday season – and we invite you to experience all their splendor with us. In addition to our variety of daily excursions, you will also have the opportunity to visit festive Christmas Markets in select destinations and participate in nostalgic traditions.
Maximize your Christmas experience by embarking at the height of the holiday market season with daily or near-daily visits to Christmas Markets.
Get "just a taste" of the holidays in mid-November or late December with visits to one or two Christmas Markets during your river cruise.
We are pleased to offer guests the opportunity to experience Floriade in 2022 while sailing along the Rhine River and Dutch and Belgian Waterways between April 14 and October 9. Right outside Amsterdam, this rare experience calls for its visitors to “explore, touch and change” as part of their journey into Floriade – which is set to feature stunning gardens, innovative sustainable gardening exhibits, live entertainment, talk shows, souvenirs and food stalls.
We invite you to join our incredible cruise on the Rhône with a Latin Touch, featuring bilingual cruise managers, daily tours with Spanish-speaking guides, Latin-inspired music nights and other distinctive elements.
Explore the rich history of classical music along the Danube River where famous composers lived, worked and performed. Plus, be treated to a variety of live performances on this melodious journey.
Based on the overwhelmingly positive response received from the announcement of our first-ever “Soulful Experience” on the Rhône River in 2023, we are delighted to announce four new opportunities for guests to celebrate their heritage and discover Black history and culture along the rivers with us in 2024.
Join award-winning television host and travel expert, Samantha Brown, Godmother of AmaMagna, as we cruise through four countries along the Danube River. Special events and Travel Talks are included on this exclusive sailing.
Join Chef Joanne Weir, award-winning cookbook author, restaurant owner and host of PBS television series “Plates & Places” as she hosts a special 7-night Flavors of Burgundy river cruise.
We invite you to join our incredible cruise on the Danube with a Latin Touch, featuring bilingual cruise managers, daily tours with Spanish-speaking guides, Latin-inspired music nights and other distinctive elements.
Based on the overwhelmingly positive response received from the announcement of our first-ever “Soulful Experience” on the Rhône River in 2023, we are delighted to announce four new opportunities for guests to celebrate their heritage and discover Black history and culture along the rivers with us in 2025
Explore the rich history of classical and folkloric music along the Danube River where famous composers lived, worked and performed. Plus, be treated to a variety of live performances on this melodious journey.
Countries Visited: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
Join award-winning television host and travel expert, Samantha Brown, Godmother of AmaMagna, as we cruise through five countries along the Danube River. Special events and Travel Talks are included on this exclusive sailing.
We invite our loyal past guests to join us once again on these special Loyalty Cruises, offering unique experiences in multiple ports, commemorative gifts, and many more surprises and delights.
Imagine if there was a way to combine luxury river cruising on the iconic Danube with the opportunity to indulge your passion and play golf. We have created the perfect package to enable you to do just that with our Exclusive Concierge Golf Program. Discover Europe, complete with award winning cuisine, incredible service and a choice of excursions in every port, as well as up to 5 rounds of golf at some of the leading championship courses on the continent.
AmaWaterways’ Exclusive Concierge Golf Program is available on select Magna on the Danube cruises sailing aboard the AmaMagna.
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This is because during the times of Julius Caesar, it was a major urban center of the empire (after falling from Gallic hands)—and because so much of its Roman heritage has been miraculously preserved over the centuries.
While traveling back in time to this spectacular region with AmaWaterways, you will have a few choices in excursions. Consider opting for a walking tour of some of the most incredible landmarks of the region…
Nothing says Roman town like a Roman temple — so of course visiting the Augustus and Livia Temple is a must. Built between 20-10 BC in honor of Caesar Augustus, the son of Julius Caesar, and his wife Livia. It is remarkably preserved from these times, having been used as a church, a museum, a library and finally restored to its original glory once again in the 1800s.
The Saint-Maurice Cathedral, sometimes referred to as the Vienne Cathedral, is a Gothic-Romanesque masterpiece that took nearly 500 years to build, with construction running from 1052-1533. With its construction stretched over so many periods, the cathedral is truly a blend of many styles but its most famous feature is the detailed stonework on its façade. Inside the cathedral, capital stones have been engraved to represent biblical characters. A national monument of France and formerly a seat of Bishops (later Archbishops), the cathedral also contains renowned Flanders tapestries and beautiful stained glass windows.
For our active adventurers, you may also choose to join a guided hike up to Mount Pipet. This is in addition to seeing the temple and cathedral. You’ll be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the Roman city below, as well as a chapel and statue that sit atop the mountain. But please note, this hike is quite steep and should only be attempted by those who are ready for such a strenuous workout.
For those that are, the views of Vienne and the Rhône Valley may leave you awestruck. Years and years before drones (or even live news choppers) could show you bird’s eye views of thriving cities and towns—hiking up hilltops was the only way to get a glimpse of such majesty. Climb up to Mount Pipet and you can look down over the old town, amphitheater, half-timbered houses, river and surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may even see the Pilat Mountain range.
Of course, this is France and with such a prime location, it was only a matter of time before a either a castle or a church was built atop this hill. And in fact, Mount Pipet is also home to the Chapel of the Virgin Mary and a small statue, built in the 19th century.
Discover this bird's-eye view of Vienne while visiting Mount Pipet with us during your excursion on your Colors of Provence or Essence of Burgundy & Provence river cruise!