Sept 28 - Oct 11, 2025 14 Days Low - High
Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians: https://www.amawaterways.co.uk/destination/europe-river-cruises/2025/melodies-of-the-danube
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
- Round trip flights with transfers to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Transfer from the ship in Vilshofen to Regensburg and on to Prague
- 3 nights hotel in Prague at the InterContinental Prague (or similar), including daily breakfast
- 3 nights hotel in Prague at the InterContinental (or similar), including city tour, Czech beer tasting and daily breakfast
- Entertainment on Demand system featuring, movies, TV shows, news and music
- Mini-fridge, desk and sitting area & bottled water replenished daily, Internet and Wi-Fi access
- Wellness Program with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.
- Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
- Sun deck pool with swim-up bar and walking track, fitness room
- Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
- Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
- Daily entertainment including cultural performances
- All onboard dining with regional inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
- The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
- Captain’s Welcome co*cktail and Dinner
- La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
- Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
- Sip & Sail Daily co*cktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
- Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
- Immersive tours in every destination with gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
- Bike tours and hikes, Local Flavors tours, Knowledgeable guides & Personal headset for exploration
- Services of a Professional Maple Leaf Tour Director
- All taxes and service charges (except for Tour Director and Driver)
- NOT INCLUDED: Discretional Gratuities for Local Guides on your selected excursions
Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians: https://www.amawaterways.co.uk/destination/europe-river-cruises/2025/melodies-of-the-danube
Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians: https://www.amawaterways.co.uk/destination/europe-river-cruises/2025/melodies-of-the-danube
Printable Itinerary
Day 1 September 28, 2025
Welcome one and all to the Maple Leaf Lounge at the Kingston Shrine Club (3260 Princess Street at Collins Bay Road), check in with your Maple Leaf Tour Director and get to know your travelling companions before we depart for our flight to Budapest from Toronto Pearson Airport. (Flight Times to be confirmed)
Day 2 September 29, 2024
Arrive in Budapest where we will meet our coach and our AMA Waterways concierge, we will transfer us to our hotel for the next two nights. After check-in, you’ll have time to relax and unwind or if you prefer explore all that Budapest has to offer!
Day 3 September 30, 2025
BUDAPEST
Budapest is one of Europe’s most regal and storied cities—and many of its most iconic sights are just off the banks of the Danube. Often described as the “Queen of the Danube,” Budapest is well-known for Fisherman’s Bastion, Buda Hill and its magnificent Hungarian Parliament building. However, this sprawling city is full of rich history and culture and offers many “hidden” treasures as you venture further past its river banks. During this excursion, your guide will take you deeper into the city to discover fascinating sites lesser-known to the average traveler. (B)
Day 4 October 1, 2024
All aboard the AMA Sonata! Check out of your hotel to board your luxurious ship. Our award-winning AmaSonata sings her melodious tune down Europe’s great rivers. Most accommodations have twin balconies, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish, along with amenities like Entertainment-On-Demand, high-speed Internet access and English-language TV stations. When you’re ready to get active, head to the fitness center or up to the Sun Deck to the heated pool. The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant highlights its 5-star multi-course cuisine with gold-hued tones and a twinkling overhead centerpiece. With a stunning Main Lounge, tranquil library, sun-deck walking track, massage and hair salon, and gift shop, you’ll never find a dull moment—and will sing AmaSonata’s praises while sailing on board. (B,D)
Day 5 October 2, 2025
BUDAPEST
Today you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following your guide through the city’s Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman’s Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest’s Castle Hill. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square and the moving “Shoes on the Danube Bank” memorial. (B,L,D)
Day 6 October 3, 2025
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D)
Day 7 October 4, 2025
VIENNA, AUSTRIA
The “City of Waltzes” offers a wealth of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center and then visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or discover Vienna by bike. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D)
Day 8 October 5, 2025
WEISSENKIRCHEN – GREIN
After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll be treated to several choices of excursions. Take a walking tour of Dürnstein before visiting the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. For a more culinary-focused experience, join a walking tour in Dürnstein, then enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner and sample special apricot treats from a local boutique. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held or join a guided bike tour to Melk. Later in the day, sail through the Strudengau Valley to medieval Grein for an exclusive visit to the more than 500-year-old Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above. (B,L,D)
Day 9 October 6, 2025
LINZ, AUSTRIA
The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. For those who loveThe Sound of Music, enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg and tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael, where the famous wedding scene in the movie was filmed. You may also choose to join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Český Krumlov, where you can stroll its cobblestone streets; marvel at the city’s picturesque Baroque and Renaissance-style buildings; and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe’s largest castle complexes. Following these full-day excursions, you may also choose to take a brief walking tour in Linz. Alternatively, join a walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or bike along the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. (B,L,D)
Day 10 October 7, 2025
PASSAU, GERMANY – VILSHOFEN
Discover the city of Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternately, choose between a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress or a guided bike tour along the River Inn. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration— an AmaWaterways exclusive. (B,L,D)
Day 11 October 8, 2025
VILSHOFEN – DISEMBARKATION – REGENSBURG – PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Depart the ship and drive to Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, which you’ll discover on a guided walking tour. After touring Regensburg, continue on to Prague. (B)
Day 12 October 9, 2025
PRAGUE
Experience the wonders of Prague and its historic city center that is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site on your city tour or you can hike to the grand castle. Visit the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before walking over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square, where you will find the capital’s famous Astronomical Clock. (B)
Day 13 October 10, 2025
PRAGUE
Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic with the first brewery known to have existed in 993. Pilsner Urquell was created in 1842, being the first pilsner ever made, whilst Budweiser came into being in the city of Budweis. Beer is a core part of the country’s national identity, so much so the Czechs are the biggest consumers of beer in the world. The country is home to more than 100 breweries with a combination of big names and micro establishments offering a huge range of styles, so join a Czech beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes the Czech’s beer some of the very best in the world. (B)
Day 14 October 11, 2025
DEPART PRAGUE
Bid farewell to Prague and prepare for your flight home. (B)
Belleville
Maranatha Church, 100 College Street West
TBA
Napanee
Flying J, Northeast Corner
TBA
Kingston
Shrine Club, 3260 Princess Street
TBA
Gananoque
Hwy 2 Carpool Lot
TBA
Brockville
Food Basics Jefferson Dr
TBA
Kemptville
McEwen Gas Station, Hwy 43
TBA
Ottawa
All Saints Lutheran Church, 1061 Pinecrest Road
TBA
Insurance
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Cancellation & Medical Insurance is strongly recommended for overnight tours and out of country travel.
Travel Insurance is available for purchase through Maple Leaf Tours.
Call us today for your no-obligation quote 613-384-0012 in Kingston OR 613-969-8884 in Belleville!
BEFORE YOU GO
- Portage of 1 large suite case per person, you may also bring 1 carry-on per person
- Please keep all medication with your person not in luggage
- Cancellation and Medicalinsurance is notcovered in your package but is strongly recommended forout of province travel
- Insurance is available through Maple Leaf, please call to inquire today!
- There are regular stops made for comfort breaks
- A portion of the proceeds from this Maple Leaf Tour Helps to Support Indigenous Scholarships
- Tipping for tour director and driver is voluntary dependingon quality of service
- For the comfort of fellow travellers, kindly refrain fromusing scented products
Please contact us for pricing. 613-384-0012
- A deposit of $500 is required at the time of booking.
- Minimum numbers apply. Prices subject to change at any time.
- All payments are 100% NON-Refundable (Should you need to cancel for any reason, claims must be filed with your travel insurance)
- All passengers must have a valid passport for 6 months after cruise end date for this tour. BOOKING NAME MUST BE AS IT APPEARS ON PASSPORT.
- For the comfort of fellow travelers, kindly refrain from using scented products such as perfume, cologne, and other fragrances and scented hand sanitizers.
- Tipping for driver and escort is voluntary depending on quality of service
- A portion of the proceeds from this Maple Leaf Tour helps to support Indigenous Scholarships.
- Minimum numbers required for cruise apply, if minimum numbers are not met this may result in the cruise being cancelled.
- Baggage service will be provided. You will receive your luggage tags upon check in prior to departure. Please ensure that you adhere to our baggage policies. Maple Leaf Tours will pay only the portage charges for ONE large suitcase per person. You are responsible for your carry-on baggage.
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