Passau was the second to last stop on our luxury river cruise on the Danube River. Passau is also known as the “City of Three Rivers” because is it located at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and IIz Rivers. Read More …
How to spend an afternoon in Salzburg
During our stop in Linz on our recent Danube luxury river cruise, AmaWaterways offered several tour options ranging from 1.5 hours to 8 hours in length. We have the FOMO (fear of missing out) gene so we try to see Read More …
Top 5 things to see in Linz on your luxury vacation
On our luxury river cruise on the Danube River, we visited Linz, the third-largest city in Austria. It is also is a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a city of Media Arts. We spent the morning (about Read More …
Private castle visit with traditional dancers in Austria
One of the benefits of sailing with AmaWaterways are the extras, such as a private castle visit with a performance by traditional dancers in Grein, Austria. The ship docks in Grein on the Danube River and we enjoyed an evening Read More …
What to eat and drink in the Wachau Valley, Austria
Along a 22-mile section of the Danube River between Krems and Melk lies the picturesque Wachau Valley. One of the most beautiful regions in Austria, it features rolling hills, vineyards, charming villages, and castles. Our AmaWaterways cruise briefly stopped in Read More …
Hotel Sacher Wien Vienna review: 6 reasons to stay
Are you visiting the music capital of the world? We recommend the historic and luxurious Hotel Sacher Wien Vienna just steps from the Vienna State Opera House. Read on for our Hotel Sacher Wien Vienna review to know why you Read More …
How to spend a day in Vienna
Danube River cruises feature stops in Vienna, the capital of Austria. We enjoyed a visit to Vienna on our recent luxury river cruise. Ships do not dock near the city center, so most people will take the ship’s shuttle bus Read More …
Luxury river cruise excursions in Bratislava
On our luxury river cruise on the Danube River, we visited Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, located on the border of Austria and Hungary. We spent the morning (about 4 hours) visiting this charming city. Thankfully we docked near the Read More …
Aria Hotel Budapest review: 6 reasons to stay
Looking for somewhere unique to stay in the heart of Budapest? We recommend the luxury boutique Aria Hotel Budapest. Read on for our Aria Hotel Budapest review to know why you should to stay here on your trip to Budapest. Read More …
Luxury river cruise on the Danube: a typical day
A new experience awaits every day on a luxury river cruise! You will explore different cities each day and enjoy different types and duration of excursions. While the scenery changes continuously, a typical day on-board a luxury river cruise would Read More …