City Escapes: The Danube from Vilshofen

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Your itinerary

Vilshofen
Passau, Germany
Linz
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria
Bratislava, Slovakia
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary

Day 1

15th Nov '26

Vilshofen

Vilshofen an der Donau is a town in the German district of Passau. More

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Day 2

16th Nov '26

Passau, Germany

Passau, a German city on the Austrian border, lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Known as the Three Rivers City, it’s overlooked by the Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century hilltop fortress housing a city museum and observation tower. The old town below is known for its baroque architecture, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, featuring distinctive onion-domed towers and an organ with 17,974 pipes. More

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Day 3

17th Nov '26

Linz

Linz is a city in Upper Austria, straddling the Danube River midway between Salzburg and Vienna. Baroque buildings, including Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) and the old cathedral or Alter Dom, ring Hauptplatz, the old town’s main square. The riverside Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz has a major modern art collection. Across the river, the striking Ars Electronica Center focuses on society, technology and life in the future. More

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Day 4

18th Nov '26

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. More

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Day 5

19th Nov '26

Vienna, Austria

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Day 6

20th Nov '26

Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danube. More

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Day 7

21st Nov '26

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views More

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Day 8

22nd Nov '26

Budapest, Hungary

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Your ship - The AmaSofia

AmaSofia

Cod With Saffron Rice Recipe

Explore Sample Menus

Exquisite Dining On Board

From Vineyard to Riverbank: A Journey for Wine Lovers

Gingerbread Soufflé Recipe

Perfectly Paired Wines and Beverages

Regional Flavors and Fresh Ingredients

The Chef’s Table Experience

Triple Savings

Relaxation and Renewal

Tranquil Spaces on Board

Active Moments, Your Way

Enjoy Wellness On Board

Mindful Mornings

A Fairytale River Cruise Through Europe

Alexandria, the Pearl of the Mediterranean

Celebrating the Black and African Diaspora

Complimentary Land Package

Elegant River Accommodations

Golf and River Cruising: A Hole in One

Save with AirPlus

Description Food and Drink Relaxation Fitness Other

Debuting on the upper Danube River in late spring 2026, our 24th river cruise ship, the splendid AmaSofia, will boast our signature twin-balcony staterooms, enabling you to enjoy breathtaking views of...stria’s Wachau Valley and Europe’s Old-World capitals, Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna. Stay tuned for more details as they are announced! More Less