Europe: Danube River Cruise (East)

 
Discover the essence of Europe on this magnificent Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruise (East).
Sail through the heart of Europe and enjoy 8 unforgettable destinations in 4 countries on the Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruise—an exclusive sailing with AmaWaterways, a leader in luxury river cruising.
 

Cruise Details

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  • Cruise Highlights

    • Dürnstein Castle: Walk among the ruins of one of the region's most popular sites and marvel at the incredible views.
    • Danube River Bike Ride: Pedal along the gorgeous river on this picturesque hour-long ride from Krems to Durnstein.
    • Hallein Salt Mine Adventure: Tour this 7,000-year-old "white gold" mine and take a boat ride across an underground lake.
    • Mondsee: Bask in the beauty of this picturesque lakeside town and the Abbey that was featured in The Sound of Music.
    • Tree Path Kopfing: Climb to the treetops and walk the rope bridges that offer amazing views of the majestic Austrian Alps.
    • Schönbrunn Palace Tour: Immerse yourself in true Baroque style on a private tour of Austria's most visited destination.

  • Itinerary

    Day 1: Vilshofen, Germany

    Arrive in Vilshofen
    Get ready for adventure as you travel to your new home, an AmaWaterways ship, for the duration of your adventure.

    Enjoy Dinner on Board the Ship
    Eat dinner on the elegant ship as you set sail on your journey along the Danube River.

    Oktoberfest Celebration
    Get your "oompah" on at this private Oktoberfest celebration. Engage in the festive atmosphere that features a live oompah band, beer, German apple cider, homemade Bavarian pretzels and dancers!
     
    • Meals Included: Dinner
    • Accommodations: AmaLea

    Day 2: Passau, Germany

    Breakfast On Board the Ship
    Wake up to a tasty breakfast and get ready for your day's adventures.

    Walking Tour of Passau
    Enjoy a lovely themed walking tour of Passau, led by a local expert dressed in 18th century period clothing. Included in the tour is a marzipan-making activity that will delight your sweet tooth—and give you enough to take some home and share.

    Lunch On Board the Ship
    Enjoy lunch on the ship.

    Choose Your Afternoon Activity:
    • Option A: Climb the Tree Path Kopfing
    After lunch, climb on the Tree Path Kopfing. Walk among the treetops along 41 connected towers that provide an unparalleled view of the surrounding forest and the majestic Austrian Alps. Follow your Adventure Guide up the steps to the tree line and along the rope bridges.
    • Option B: Aldersbacher Brewery Tour & Tasting
    Visit this iconic traditional brewery in Lower Bavaria that opened its doors in the 13th century and continues to produce a variety of beer types—some of which you'll get to try in a beer tasting.

    Enjoy Dinner On Board the Ship
    Eat dinner on the ship as you float gently along the coastline of Passau.
     
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: AmaLea

    Day 3: Linz, Austria

    Breakfast On Board the Ship
    Enjoy a delicious breakfast before you venture into Salzburg.

    Day Tours of Salzburg
    Explore the picturesque city of Salzburg with a local expert as your guide, admiring its iconic spires, charming gardens and backdrop of green hills. View the Salzburg Dome Cathedral, St Peter's Monastery and Old Town as well as the hidden alleys and shops that line Getreidegasse in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's hometown. And visit the beautiful Mirabell Gardens and other sites made famous from the movie The Sound of Music!

    Choose Your Day Activities:
    • Option A: Visit Mondsee
    Head to the picturesque town of Mondsee along the famous crescent-shaped lake, with imposing Drachenwand mountain in the background. Visit the medieval Mondsee Abbey and see the church featured in the movie The Sound of Music. Plus, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
    • Option B: Explore the Salt Mines
    The Salt Mines of Hallein are among the oldest mines in the World that are open to the public. As you venture deep underground, take a short raft across the mystical salt lake and zoom down a mineshaft slide—all while learning the rich history of Austria's "white gold." Plus, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

    Enjoy Dinner On Board the Ship
    Eat dinner on the ship with the city of Linz as your backdrop.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: AmaLea

    Day 4: Melk, Austria

    Breakfast On Board the Ship
    Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get ready for your day of exploration.

    Morning Activity Options:
    • Option A: Explore the Famed Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Explore the gorgeous Melk Benedictine Abbey on a privately guided tour. Founded in 1089, this abbey reinvigorated the monastic life of Austria and Southern Germany. Following the tour, head back to the ship to enjoy some time to relax before dinner.
    • Option B: Abbey Visit & Cultural Activities Around the Danube River
    Take a serene 4-hour bike ride from Melk to Krems (via the storybook village of Dürnstein) and enjoy the pastoral landscape dotted with rolling Wachau Valley vineyards. Please note: due to the duration of this activity, Guests will not be able to select an afternoon activity.

    Enjoy Lunch On Board the Ship
    Eat lunch aboard the ship as it serenely cruises through the Wachau Valley.

    Choose your afternoon activity: 
    • Option A: Tour of Dürnstein and Hike to the Castle
    Join local expert for a guided tour of Dürnstein including the option to take a moderate hike up to the famous ruins of the castle Burgruine Dürnstein. Rich and full of history, this tour takes you through one the most popular tourist sites in the region and gives you incredible views from the castle of the river, vineyards and villages (weather dependent).
    • Option B: Experience a Family-Run Apricot Farm
    Visit a working apricot farm in a region that specializes in apricots and taste the products made there. Enjoy wine for the adults, juice for the kids, a tour of the vineyards—and the grove for all.

    Dinner On Board the Ship
    Rejoin your fellow Adventurers at dinner on board the ship.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: AmaLea

    Day 5: Vienna, Austria

    Breakfast On Board the Ship
    Begin your day with a delightful breakfast and get ready for your adventures in Vienna.

    Morning Activity Options:
    • Option A: Panoramic City Tour of Vienna
    Take a motor coach tour of Vienna—the jewel of Austria—featuring beautiful historic and contemporary architecture throughout. Discover fascinating details about this grand city that was home to Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Sigmund Freud and many more.

    Tour of Historic Schönbrunn Palace
    Enjoy a privately guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace (translated as "beautiful spring")—one of the most magnificent palaces in the Hapsburg territory. Learn the rich history of this World Cultural Heritage site, a testament to Baroque. Explore the terraced gardens, including one called The Orangery that is the longest in the world and others that include a maze and a labyrinth. Inside the Palace, see the beautifully furnished rooms of the Imperial Family and the historic underground kitchens.

    Junior Adventurer Activities at Schönbrunn Palace
    Junior Adventurers enjoy visiting the Palace's Children's Museum and dressing up in historical garb. Children's activities are hosted by Adventure Guides.

    Private Marionette Show
    Vienna is famous for its marionettes—and at Schönbrunn Palace the whole family can participate in a unique marionette demonstration, followed by a private marionette show.

    Strudel-Making at Schönbrunn Palace
    After the marionette show, enjoy a demonstration on how to make a famous regional treat—apple strudel!

    On Your Own Lunch Time in Vienna
    Enjoy a delicious lunch in Vienna, taking your pick of the many small restaurants offering various types of cuisine including traditional Viennese food. Also, visit the Naschmarkt—an open-air market that has existed since the 16th century—and choose from a variety of fresh dishes. Ask your Adventure Guides for recommendations.

    Enjoy Dinner On Board the Ship
    Eat dinner on the ship and enjoy the sights of Vienna in the background.

    Choose Your Evening Activity:
    • Option A: Visit a Traditional Wine House (Heurige)
    Toast the merry vacation you're enjoying at one of the iconic Vienna wine houses! A festive, fairytale atmosphere awaits you at a marvelous family-run local wine tavern. Snack on finger foods, cheeses and breads along with live music and entertainment from a local performer.
    • Option B: Attend a Mozart & Strauss Concert at Schönbrunn Palace
    Delight in the music that was created hundreds of years ago in Vienna, played in the 1,441-room Baroque palace that is one of the most renowned architectural monuments and concert venues in the country.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: AmaLea

    Day 6: Bratislava, Slovakia

    Breakfast On Board the Ship
    Start your day with a scrumptious breakfast and get ready to explore Bratislava or Vienna.

    Full Day Activity Options:
    • Option A: Excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia
    The capital of Slovakia, Bratislava is also the largest city and cultural center. Surrounded by the picturesque Little Carpathian mountains, Bratislava boasts a variety of architectural masterpieces ranging from famous castles and medieveal towns to grand 20th-century buildings.

    Bratislava Walking Tour
    Discover the capital of Slovakia on this walking tour that leads you through picturesque streets as you learn fascinating historical facts, bizarre legends and amazing stories.

    Lunch in Bratislava
    Your Adventure Guides will recommend a favorite local spot in town or discover a perfect place on your own.
    • Option B: On Your Own Time in Vienna, Austria
    Spend the day exploring Austria's capital city, once the center of artistic and intellectual pursuits, it was home to the likes of Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is populated with stunning Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, as well as a sprawling museum district.

    Enjoy Lunch Onboard the Ship
    Savor regional specialties as you eat lunch on board the ship.

    On Your Own Time in Vienna, Austria
    Continue your exploration of this stunning city.

    Enjoy Dinner On Board the Ship
    Dine on local fare and regional favorites on board the ship.
     
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: AmaLea

    Day 7: Budapest, Hungary

    Breakfast On Board the Ship
    Enjoy breakfast on board and then head out to explore Budapest.

    Full Day Activity Options:
    • Option A: Walking Tour of the Buda Castle District
    Witness some of the most striking views and vistas to be seen anywhere in the world, including Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion and the Buda Castle District as you are guided by a local expert on a walking tour. Nature combines with art to astonish you as you absorb the sheer wonder that is Budapest.
    • Option B: Budapest Walking Food Tour
    Take your taste buds on a fantastic food-filled tour of the many flavors of Budapest, including tastings at well-known venues. Whether it's savory dishes like goulash or chicken paprikash or something sweet at one of Hungary's oldest chocolate manufacturers, this tour is sure to introduce you to many Hungarian epicurean delights.
    • Option C: Buda Cave Tour
    Explore the intricate maze of this amazingly complex underground cave system beneath the city of Budapest. Journey through time in this centuries-old labyrinth, a place of historical mystery and intrigue, that makes it one of the most exquisite caves of Central Eastern Europe.

    Lunch On Board Ship or On Your Own in Budapest
    Choose to dine on board the ship, or continue your exploration of Budapest and discover a lunch spot of your own among the many restaurants throughout the city.

    On Your Own in Budapest
    Spend the afternoon exploring the shops and sites of this wonderful city.

    Captain's Farewell Cocktail Reception & Dinner
    Raise your glasses with the Captain as you say goodbye to your unforgettable adventure and enjoy a final dinner on board the ship. Then, follow your meal with a stroll along the ship's boardwalk and take in the city of Budapest lit up like a fairytale. Marvel at the spectacular architecture as you toast to the end of your fantastic journey!
     
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: AmaLea

    Day 8: Budapest, Hungary

    Breakfast On Board the Ship
    Settle in for one last breakfast at the close of your incredible adventure.

    Transfers to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
    Say goodbye to your fellow Adventurers and leave with the memories of a lifetime!
    • Meals Included: Breakfast
AmaLea
Year Built: 2018
Double Occupancy Capacity: 156

Sail through the heart of Europe and enjoy 8 unforgettable destinations in 4 countries on the Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruise—an exclusive sailing with AmaWaterways, a leader in luxury river cruising.
 

  • Ship Facts

    • Year Built: 2018
    • Double Occupancy Capacity: 156
    • Number of Decks: 4
    • Number of Crew: 51
    • Total number of staterooms: 86
    • Country of Registry: Switzerland

    Onboard Activities

    Onboard AmaLea, take advantage of the sun-deck walking track, fitness room and fleet of complimentary bikes.
    • Observation Deck
    • Navigation Bridge
    • Bicycles
    • Sun Deck
    • Walking Track
    • Bow Seating Area
    • Gift Shop
    • Reception
    • Massage & Hair Salon
    • Fitness Room

    Dining

    Enjoy exquisite cuisine at a variety of dining venues, like the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table. You can also order delicious tapas between meals in the Main Lounge.
    • Main Lounge & Bar
    • Main Restaurant
    • The Chef's Table Restaurant
 

Available Dates & Prices

Valid For TravelNights
Summer, Winter 20267
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Summer, Winter 2026 		7
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♦ This excursion is recommended for ages 6+ and is not recommended for any Guest who may experience claustrophobia or have a fear of closed, dark spaces. It is recommended that Guests wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately as the temperature is approximately 53°F.

♦ ♦ The 4-hour escorted bike ride is 28 miles long and is not suited for a child who is 15 years old or younger. For all bike rides, we strongly recommend that Guests be in shape, know how to ride a bike, have ridden a bike recently, and know that the bike ride will take place on a solid surface, gravel and cobblestones, through towns, along the river, near traffic, crossing streets, etc. Bike trails are not on grass.

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