12-Night Trip on AmaVerde
Melodies of the Danube (A Taste of Christmas Markets)
Cruise, Small Ship/Yacht, River cruise, Cruisetour
Budapest to Prague Cruisetour
Celebrate the holidays aboard one of the most elegantly decorated ships on the Danube, witnessing firsthand how this storied river inspired artists, poets, and musicians. Experience the unique seasonal celebrations ahead of the holiday crowds in four magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, and Prague. Keep your eye out for the many Christmas Markets that delight locals and world travelers alike; set out on breathtaking city tours free from the holiday crowds; and cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley, letting the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time. Plus, spend some time getting acquainted with wonderous Prague and magnificent Budapest during your extended stays in these storied European capitals.
12 Nights
Starting At
$5,484.00
USD
December 20, 2025 through January 01, 2026
Book by:
December 16, 2025 7:00 PM
ID: 8377319
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About AmaVerde
Ship Overview
AmaVerde
One of AmaWaterways’ remarkable twin-balcony river ships, the newly reimagined AmaVerde, is full of light, love and bold artwork showcasing vibrant, modern designs. The dashing ship is considered the captivating companion of the AmaBella as both ships were totally redesigned in 2021 and sail their imagined love story on the romantic Danube River. Spacious, sophisticated staterooms set the mind at ease for a restful slumber, while warmth attracts visitors to the comfortable fireside library and AmaVerde’s massage and hair salon. The Main Restaurant is the perfect home to exquisite meals and local wine pairings worthy of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs—the internationally renowned gastronomic society. The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, with its glass-enclosed kitchen and unique rolled lighting fixture, gives way to a vibrant multi-course parade of dishes with distinct regional flavors paired with hand selected wines. Enjoy a light lunch in our new “Café Bistro,” a perfect al fresco spot to play cards and mingle with your fellow guests. Additional amenities on AmaVerde include unlimited high-quality complimentary Wi-Fi, movies, music and English-language TV stations in the staterooms, a specialty coffee station, gift shop, sun-deck walking track, heated swimming pool, putting green, fitness room and fleet of bikes.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2011
Ship Length
443 ft
Ship Beam
38 ft
Total Capacity
160
Crew Size
51
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Melodies of the Danube (Taste of Christmas)
Day 1
Budapest
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Budapest
“Hidden Budapest” tour
Day 3
Budapest
EMBARKATION
Illuminations cruise
Day 4
Budapest
Buda city tour
OR Castle Hill hike
Pest city tour
Day 5
Bratislava
“Coronation City” walking tour
OR Bratislava Castle hike
OR Tastes of Slovakia
Day 6
Vienna
City tour
OR Vienna bike tour
Free time
Day 7
Weissenkirchen
Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey
OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour
OR Weissenkirchen walking tour and Melk Abbey
OR Dürnstein excursion with wine and apricots tastings
Dürnstein
OR Dürnstein fortress hike
Ybbs
Scenic cruising of Strudengau Valley
Grein
Exclusive castle visit with private reception
Day 8
Linz
Full-day Salzburg excursion
OR Full-day Ceský Krumlov excursion
OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
Day 9
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour
OR Passau bike tour
OR Passau Castle hike
Vilshofen
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
Day 10
Vilshofen
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer to Regensburg
Regensburg
UNESCO city highlights tour
Prague
Hotel check-in
Day 11
Prague
“Golden City of a Hundred Spires” tour
OR Prague Castle hike
Day 12
Prague
Czech beer tasting
Day 13
Prague
Return flight home
Day 1
Budapest
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Budapest
“Hidden Budapest” tour
Day 3
Budapest
EMBARKATION
Illuminations cruise
Day 4
Budapest
Buda city tour
OR Castle Hill hike
Pest city tour
Day 5
Bratislava
“Coronation City” walking tour
OR Bratislava Castle hike
OR Tastes of Slovakia
Day 6
Vienna
City tour
OR Vienna bike tour
Free time
Day 7
Weissenkirchen
Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey
OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour
OR Weissenkirchen walking tour and Melk Abbey
OR Dürnstein excursion with wine and apricots tastings
Dürnstein
OR Dürnstein fortress hike
Ybbs
Scenic cruising of Strudengau Valley
Grein
Exclusive castle visit with private reception
Day 8
Linz
Full-day Salzburg excursion
OR Full-day Ceský Krumlov excursion
OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
Day 9
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour
OR Passau bike tour
OR Passau Castle hike
Vilshofen
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
Day 10
Vilshofen
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer to Regensburg
Regensburg
UNESCO city highlights tour
Prague
Hotel check-in
Day 11
Prague
“Golden City of a Hundred Spires” tour
OR Prague Castle hike
Day 12
Prague
Czech beer tasting
Day 13
Prague
Return flight home
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
AmaVerde
One of AmaWaterways’ remarkable twin-balcony river ships, the newly reimagined AmaVerde, is full of light, love and bold artwork showcasing vibrant, modern designs. The dashing ship is considered the captivating companion of the AmaBella as both ships were totally redesigned in 2021 and sail their imagined love story on the romantic Danube River. Spacious, sophisticated staterooms set the mind at ease for a restful slumber, while warmth attracts visitors to the comfortable fireside library and AmaVerde’s massage and hair salon. The Main Restaurant is the perfect home to exquisite meals and local wine pairings worthy of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs—the internationally renowned gastronomic society. The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, with its glass-enclosed kitchen and unique rolled lighting fixture, gives way to a vibrant multi-course parade of dishes with distinct regional flavors paired with hand selected wines. Enjoy a light lunch in our new “Café Bistro,” a perfect al fresco spot to play cards and mingle with your fellow guests. Additional amenities on AmaVerde include unlimited high-quality complimentary Wi-Fi, movies, music and English-language TV stations in the staterooms, a specialty coffee station, gift shop, sun-deck walking track, heated swimming pool, putting green, fitness room and fleet of bikes.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2011
Ship Length
443 ft
Ship Beam
38 ft
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: Melodies of the Danube (Taste of Christmas)
Day 1
Budapest
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Budapest
“Hidden Budapest” tour
Day 3
Budapest
EMBARKATION
Illuminations cruise
Day 4
Budapest
Buda city tour
OR Castle Hill hike
Pest city tour
Day 5
Bratislava
“Coronation City” walking tour
OR Bratislava Castle hike
OR Tastes of Slovakia
Day 6
Vienna
City tour
OR Vienna bike tour
Free time
Day 7
Weissenkirchen
Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey
OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour
OR Weissenkirchen walking tour and Melk Abbey
OR Dürnstein excursion with wine and apricots tastings
Dürnstein
OR Dürnstein fortress hike
Ybbs
Scenic cruising of Strudengau Valley
Grein
Exclusive castle visit with private reception
Day 8
Linz
Full-day Salzburg excursion
OR Full-day Ceský Krumlov excursion
OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
Day 9
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour
OR Passau bike tour
OR Passau Castle hike
Vilshofen
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
Day 10
Vilshofen
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer to Regensburg
Regensburg
UNESCO city highlights tour
Prague
Hotel check-in
Day 11
Prague
“Golden City of a Hundred Spires” tour
OR Prague Castle hike
Day 12
Prague
Czech beer tasting
Day 13
Prague
Return flight home
Day 1
Budapest
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Budapest
“Hidden Budapest” tour
Day 3
Budapest
EMBARKATION
Illuminations cruise
Day 4
Budapest
Buda city tour
OR Castle Hill hike
Pest city tour
Day 5
Bratislava
“Coronation City” walking tour
OR Bratislava Castle hike
OR Tastes of Slovakia
Day 6
Vienna
City tour
OR Vienna bike tour
Free time
Day 7
Weissenkirchen
Highlights of Dürnstein and Melk Abbey
OR Weissenkirchen to Melk bike tour
OR Weissenkirchen walking tour and Melk Abbey
OR Dürnstein excursion with wine and apricots tastings
Dürnstein
OR Dürnstein fortress hike
Ybbs
Scenic cruising of Strudengau Valley
Grein
Exclusive castle visit with private reception
Day 8
Linz
Full-day Salzburg excursion
OR Full-day Ceský Krumlov excursion
OR “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
Day 9
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour
OR Passau bike tour
OR Passau Castle hike
Vilshofen
Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration
Day 10
Vilshofen
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer to Regensburg
Regensburg
UNESCO city highlights tour
Prague
Hotel check-in
Day 11
Prague
“Golden City of a Hundred Spires” tour
OR Prague Castle hike
Day 12
Prague
Czech beer tasting
Day 13
Prague
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.
