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 …
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 …
Top 5 authentic local foods to try in Budapest, Hungary
One of the best ways to learn about the culture and history of a place is to try the local food. Below are our recommended foods to try in Hungary. If you don’t want to explore on your own, just Read More …
What to do when your cruise visits Messina, Sicily
Messina is the perfect stop on your Mediterranean cruise! You can combine a fascinating landscape (Mount Etna volcano) with a visit to a picturesque town (Taormina). Mount Etna Mount Etna is an active volcano on the east coast of Sicily. Read More …
Top four places to explore when your luxury cruise visits Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Western Mediterranean cruise itineraries typically include long days in major cities and not many sea days. Palma de Mallorca is a quaint respite from the big cities such as Barcelona or Rome. You can easily explore many key sites near Read More …
What you can see in a half-day visit to Pompeii
Pompeii is a fascinating ancient Roman city frozen in time when it was buried by volcanic ashes in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. During a visit here you will discover what a Roman city looked like centuries Read More …
How to spend a day in Barcelona
Many European cruises start in Barcelona, so why not come a day early and explore the city? We always recommend coming a day or two early before your cruise. Getting in early helps reduce travel stress and ensure you don’t Read More …
How to spend a day in Chicago
Chicago is the third largest city in the United States and offers a lot of options for things to see and do. The city’s storied history spans its beginnings in the fur trade, becoming a manufacturing center and the largest Read More …
How to spend a day in Dublin
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. It is the perfect starting place for a tour of Ireland. We recommend staying a few days in Dublin before you start exploring the rest of Ireland. Dublin is a mixture Read More …