£1899pp—Luxury Danube cruise this summer, save 55%

Choose from a range of excursions in every port during this week-long cruise. Tour Mozart's Salzburg, visit the imposing Melk Abbey in Dürnstein, and see both sides of Budapest. Recount the day's activities with your fellow passengers during a relaxed cocktail hour each evening, with free-flowing drinks. This offer saves 9–55% on the usual price.

What's included

• Return flights, with 20–23kg checked baggage
• Shared overseas transfers
• A 7-night Danube river cruise aboard a 5-star AmaWaterways ship** in a Window Cabin
• All meals, drinks with meals, and daily snacks and refreshments
• A daily pre-dinner cocktail hour
• Captain's welcome cocktail and dinner
• A wellness programme
• Wi-Fi and all gratuities
• 11 excursions and visits
• All gratuities, port taxes, and service charges
• UK airport lounge access or airport parking with every booking

When
Fly from London (Gatwick or Heathrow) or Manchester on 4, 15, 18 April, 18, 25 July; 15 August**. 

Sail on the reverse itinerary from Budapest to Vilshofen for the same price. 

Alternatively, travel aboard AmaSonata from Vilshofen to Budapest on 4 November, 2026, for £1799 per person. 

Depart from Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, or Glasgow from an extra £75 per person. 

For more information, see our partner's website.

Itinerary

• Vilshofen, Germany... join an Oktoberfest celebration aboard the ship, with traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing.
• Passau, Germany... sits at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Discover the city further with a walking tour. For something more energetic, hike Passau's Castle Hill or go for a riverside bike ride.
• Linz, Austria... this is the jumping off point for excursions to Salzburg, the home of Mozart. Tour the Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and the Old Market. Alternatively, visit the Czech town of Český Krumlov. You'll also visit a local whiskey distillery in Linz.
• Strudengau and the Wachau Valley, Austria... admire terraced vineyards and Medieval towns and villages as you sail through this scenic valley. Stop off in Dürnstein for a walking tour and a trip to Melk Abbey. Alternatively, hike the trail to the ruins of Dürnstein Fortress, or sample apricot pastries and regional wines in a local boutique. 
• Vienna, Austria... see the city's majestic Opera House, the former Imperial Palace, and St. Stephen's Cathedral on a guided tour. Those after a more active experience can explore Vienna on a guided bike ride. 
• Bratislava, Slovakia... learn about the city's imperial history with a walking tour. There's also the opportunity to join a culinary tour of the Bratislava to sample Slovakian cuisine. Or, hike up to Bratislava Castle and take in magnificent city views.
• Budapest, Hungary... take in the Hungarian capital's two sides with morning and afternoon tours. See the fairy-tale Fisherman's Bastion and the colourful mosaicked roof of Matthias Church in Buda. Next, cross the Danube and tour the Hungarian Parliament Building and Heroes' Square in Pest. In addition to this, you could hike to Budapest Castle Hill.

Ship details
AmaWaterways ships average around 156 guests, and service is exemplary due to the high crew-to-guest ratio. Meals are all included, from breakfast and lunch buffets to lavish 4-course dinners. Much of the food is inspired by the ports of call—look forward to the rich chocolate sachertorte in Vienna—and regional wine and beer is served with dinner.

Breakfast comes with unlimited sparkling wine and fresh fruit juice. You can also dine at the Chef's Table speciality restaurant, which hosts a 7-course tasting menu with paired wines. Unlimited fine wine, beer, and soft drinks are served at lunch and dinner. There's a daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour held before dinner, where passengers can discuss the day's excursions together. 

Each ship has a fleet of bicycles, and you can expect cooking demonstrations, musical performances, evening entertainment, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Transfers & baggage
Both are included.