20-Night Trip on AmaBella
Grand Danube Christmas Markets
Cruise, Small Ship/Yacht, Cruisetour, River cruise
Prague to Istanbul Cruisetour
Journey along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders and kings through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. Step back in time to explore the history and mystery living in the hillsides while cruising the Danube and through the Iron Gates. Uncover the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo, built into the side of a mountain showcasing well-preserved medieval frescos; experience the Romans’ influence firsthand in Pécs, "the city of Mediterranean impressions;" and the taste of wine in Ilok, a center of wine production since Roman times. From imposing capitals-Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Istanbul-to towns lost in time, immerse yourself in the colorful folktales and traditions of the extraordinary people and places you visit along the way.
Interests
- Festivals and Events
- Holiday Travel
20 Nights
Starting At
$9,869.00
USD
November 28, 2025 through December 18, 2025
Book by:
November 24, 2025 7:00 PM
ID: 8180527
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day
13
Vukovar
Day
15
Iron Gates
Day
15
Scenic Cruising
Day
18
Giurgiu
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About AmaBella
Ship Overview
AmaBella
Isn’t she lovely? Newly reimagined in 2021, the graceful AmaBella is a stunning river ship, unique in her own right. The intimate lounge is an inviting place to grab a cocktail and the thoughtfully redesigned reception area, adorned with charming pieces of contemporary art, provides a warm welcome after a day exploring ashore. Most staterooms feature our signature twin balconies so you can enjoy the views however you wish, as well as Entertainment-On-Demand and marble bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads. Elegant suites feature added enhancements, including a large sitting area and an expansive bathroom complete with a bathtub and separate shower. You’ll also find a massage and hair salon on board, a fitness room, specialty coffee station and a gift shop. An expansive Sun Deck with a heated pool offers special moments of pure relaxation. Mealtimes are a feast for the senses in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table where you will witness our chefs in action through our glass-walled kitchen. Our new “Café Bistro” is the perfect al fresco setting to play cards, mingle or enjoy a light lunch. Throughout your journey on the Danube, you may catch sight of AmaVerde, AmaBella’s “secret lover.” The two ships cross paths as they sail opposite directions, catching brief moments together as they rendezvous in select ports along the Danube River.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2010
Ship Length
443 feet
Ship Beam
38 feet
Total Capacity
160
Crew Size
51
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Grand Danube Christmas Markets
Day 1
Prague
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Prague
Golden City of a Hundred Spires tour
OR Prague Castle hike
Day 3
Prague
Czech beer tasting
Day 4
Prague
Transfer to Regensburg
Regensburg
UNESCO city highlights tour
Transfer to Vilshofen
Vilshofen
EMBARKATION
Exclusive Oktoberfest
Day 5
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour with Christmas Markets
Passau Hike to Paulinerkloister Mariahilf
Day 6
Linz
“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR Full-day Salzburg excursion with Christmas Markets
Ceský Krumlov excursion*
Day 7
Weissenkirchen
Scenic cruising through Strudengau and UNESCO Wachau Valley
Dürnstein walking tour and Melk Benedictine Abbey
OR Apricots and Sweets tasting
OR Dürnstein Fortress hike
OR Wachau Valley bike tour
Evening wine tasting at local winery
Day 8
Vienna
“Imperial Vienna” tour with Town Hall Christmas Markets
OR Vienna City Tour by Bike
Rathaus Christmas Market by night
Day 9
Vienna
“Coronation City” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR Bratislava Castle hike
OR Schonbrunn Christmas Markets
Day 10
Budapest
“Queen of the Danube” tour and Vörösmarty Square Christmas Markets
OR Castle Hill hike
Day 11
Budapest
Gödöllo Palace and Pustza excursion
Day 12
Mohacs
Pécs excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Szekszárd wine tasting
OR Guided Bike Ride Along the Danube
Day 13
Vukovar
Full-day Novi Sad Tour
OR Highlights of Vukovar
OR Vukovar bike tour
Croatian Wine Tasting*
Day 14
Belgrade
“The City by Two Rivers” tour and Winter Markets
OR Belgrade Fortress hike
OR “Brandies of Belgrade” tasting
Belgrade bike tour
Day 15
Iron Gates
Golubac Fortress
Scenic Cruising
The Iron Gates
Day 16
Vidin
Baba Vida Fortress, Vidin Walking Tour, and Christmas Markets
OR Banitsa pastry and yogurt tasting
OR Vidin bike tour
Day 17
Rousse
Veliko Tarnovo excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Bucharest Excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights Tour
Day 18
Giurgiu
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer to Bucharest
Istanbul
Flight to Istanbul; hotel check-in
Day 19
Istanbul
Topkapi Palace
Day 20
Istanbul
City tour
Day 21
Istanbul
Return flight home
Day 1
Prague
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Prague
Golden City of a Hundred Spires tour
OR Prague Castle hike
Day 3
Prague
Czech beer tasting
Day 4
Prague
Transfer to Regensburg
Regensburg
UNESCO city highlights tour
Transfer to Vilshofen
Vilshofen
EMBARKATION
Exclusive Oktoberfest
Day 5
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour with Christmas Markets
Passau Hike to Paulinerkloister Mariahilf
Day 6
Linz
“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR Full-day Salzburg excursion with Christmas Markets
Ceský Krumlov excursion*
Day 7
Weissenkirchen
Scenic cruising through Strudengau and UNESCO Wachau Valley
Dürnstein walking tour and Melk Benedictine Abbey
OR Apricots and Sweets tasting
OR Dürnstein Fortress hike
OR Wachau Valley bike tour
Evening wine tasting at local winery
Day 8
Vienna
“Imperial Vienna” tour with Town Hall Christmas Markets
OR Vienna City Tour by Bike
Rathaus Christmas Market by night
Day 9
Vienna
“Coronation City” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR Bratislava Castle hike
OR Schonbrunn Christmas Markets
Day 10
Budapest
“Queen of the Danube” tour and Vörösmarty Square Christmas Markets
OR Castle Hill hike
Day 11
Budapest
Gödöllo Palace and Pustza excursion
Day 12
Mohacs
Pécs excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Szekszárd wine tasting
OR Guided Bike Ride Along the Danube
Day 13
Vukovar
Full-day Novi Sad Tour
OR Highlights of Vukovar
OR Vukovar bike tour
Croatian Wine Tasting*
Day 14
Belgrade
“The City by Two Rivers” tour and Winter Markets
OR Belgrade Fortress hike
OR “Brandies of Belgrade” tasting
Belgrade bike tour
Day 15
Iron Gates
Golubac Fortress
Scenic Cruising
The Iron Gates
Day 16
Vidin
Baba Vida Fortress, Vidin Walking Tour, and Christmas Markets
OR Banitsa pastry and yogurt tasting
OR Vidin bike tour
Day 17
Rousse
Veliko Tarnovo excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Bucharest Excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights Tour
Day 18
Giurgiu
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer to Bucharest
Istanbul
Flight to Istanbul; hotel check-in
Day 19
Istanbul
Topkapi Palace
Day 20
Istanbul
City tour
Day 21
Istanbul
Return flight home
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
AmaBella
Isn’t she lovely? Newly reimagined in 2021, the graceful AmaBella is a stunning river ship, unique in her own right. The intimate lounge is an inviting place to grab a cocktail and the thoughtfully redesigned reception area, adorned with charming pieces of contemporary art, provides a warm welcome after a day exploring ashore. Most staterooms feature our signature twin balconies so you can enjoy the views however you wish, as well as Entertainment-On-Demand and marble bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads. Elegant suites feature added enhancements, including a large sitting area and an expansive bathroom complete with a bathtub and separate shower. You’ll also find a massage and hair salon on board, a fitness room, specialty coffee station and a gift shop. An expansive Sun Deck with a heated pool offers special moments of pure relaxation. Mealtimes are a feast for the senses in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table where you will witness our chefs in action through our glass-walled kitchen. Our new “Café Bistro” is the perfect al fresco setting to play cards, mingle or enjoy a light lunch. Throughout your journey on the Danube, you may catch sight of AmaVerde, AmaBella’s “secret lover.” The two ships cross paths as they sail opposite directions, catching brief moments together as they rendezvous in select ports along the Danube River.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2010
Ship Length
443 feet
Ship Beam
38 feet
Total Capacity
160
Crew Size
51
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Deck Plan Details
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Grand Danube Christmas Markets
Day 1
Prague
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Prague
Golden City of a Hundred Spires tour
OR Prague Castle hike
Day 3
Prague
Czech beer tasting
Day 4
Prague
Transfer to Regensburg
Regensburg
UNESCO city highlights tour
Transfer to Vilshofen
Vilshofen
EMBARKATION
Exclusive Oktoberfest
Day 5
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour with Christmas Markets
Passau Hike to Paulinerkloister Mariahilf
Day 6
Linz
“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR Full-day Salzburg excursion with Christmas Markets
Ceský Krumlov excursion*
Day 7
Weissenkirchen
Scenic cruising through Strudengau and UNESCO Wachau Valley
Dürnstein walking tour and Melk Benedictine Abbey
OR Apricots and Sweets tasting
OR Dürnstein Fortress hike
OR Wachau Valley bike tour
Evening wine tasting at local winery
Day 8
Vienna
“Imperial Vienna” tour with Town Hall Christmas Markets
OR Vienna City Tour by Bike
Rathaus Christmas Market by night
Day 9
Vienna
“Coronation City” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR Bratislava Castle hike
OR Schonbrunn Christmas Markets
Day 10
Budapest
“Queen of the Danube” tour and Vörösmarty Square Christmas Markets
OR Castle Hill hike
Day 11
Budapest
Gödöllo Palace and Pustza excursion
Day 12
Mohacs
Pécs excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Szekszárd wine tasting
OR Guided Bike Ride Along the Danube
Day 13
Vukovar
Full-day Novi Sad Tour
OR Highlights of Vukovar
OR Vukovar bike tour
Croatian Wine Tasting*
Day 14
Belgrade
“The City by Two Rivers” tour and Winter Markets
OR Belgrade Fortress hike
OR “Brandies of Belgrade” tasting
Belgrade bike tour
Day 15
Iron Gates
Golubac Fortress
Scenic Cruising
The Iron Gates
Day 16
Vidin
Baba Vida Fortress, Vidin Walking Tour, and Christmas Markets
OR Banitsa pastry and yogurt tasting
OR Vidin bike tour
Day 17
Rousse
Veliko Tarnovo excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Bucharest Excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights Tour
Day 18
Giurgiu
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer to Bucharest
Istanbul
Flight to Istanbul; hotel check-in
Day 19
Istanbul
Topkapi Palace
Day 20
Istanbul
City tour
Day 21
Istanbul
Return flight home
Day 1
Prague
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Prague
Golden City of a Hundred Spires tour
OR Prague Castle hike
Day 3
Prague
Czech beer tasting
Day 4
Prague
Transfer to Regensburg
Regensburg
UNESCO city highlights tour
Transfer to Vilshofen
Vilshofen
EMBARKATION
Exclusive Oktoberfest
Day 5
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour with Christmas Markets
Passau Hike to Paulinerkloister Mariahilf
Day 6
Linz
“UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
OR Full-day Salzburg excursion with Christmas Markets
Ceský Krumlov excursion*
Day 7
Weissenkirchen
Scenic cruising through Strudengau and UNESCO Wachau Valley
Dürnstein walking tour and Melk Benedictine Abbey
OR Apricots and Sweets tasting
OR Dürnstein Fortress hike
OR Wachau Valley bike tour
Evening wine tasting at local winery
Day 8
Vienna
“Imperial Vienna” tour with Town Hall Christmas Markets
OR Vienna City Tour by Bike
Rathaus Christmas Market by night
Day 9
Vienna
“Coronation City” walking tour with Christmas Markets
OR Bratislava Castle hike
OR Schonbrunn Christmas Markets
Day 10
Budapest
“Queen of the Danube” tour and Vörösmarty Square Christmas Markets
OR Castle Hill hike
Day 11
Budapest
Gödöllo Palace and Pustza excursion
Day 12
Mohacs
Pécs excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Szekszárd wine tasting
OR Guided Bike Ride Along the Danube
Day 13
Vukovar
Full-day Novi Sad Tour
OR Highlights of Vukovar
OR Vukovar bike tour
Croatian Wine Tasting*
Day 14
Belgrade
“The City by Two Rivers” tour and Winter Markets
OR Belgrade Fortress hike
OR “Brandies of Belgrade” tasting
Belgrade bike tour
Day 15
Iron Gates
Golubac Fortress
Scenic Cruising
The Iron Gates
Day 16
Vidin
Baba Vida Fortress, Vidin Walking Tour, and Christmas Markets
OR Banitsa pastry and yogurt tasting
OR Vidin bike tour
Day 17
Rousse
Veliko Tarnovo excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Bucharest Excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights Tour
Day 18
Giurgiu
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer to Bucharest
Istanbul
Flight to Istanbul; hotel check-in
Day 19
Istanbul
Topkapi Palace
Day 20
Istanbul
City tour
Day 21
Istanbul
Return flight home
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
