14 nights on the Danube, Main and Rhine · Amsterdam to Budapest or Budapest to Amsterdam · from A$7,993 pp
Magnificent Europe is a 14-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Danube, Main and Rhine, in both directions (Amsterdam to Budapest, or Budapest to Amsterdam), on AmaFiora, AmaLea, AmaMora or AmaSofia. There are 25 departures between May 2027 and October 2028, from A$7,993 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
From the Netherlands' flat, canal-threaded landscapes to the thermal baths of Budapest, this 14-night sailing follows Europe's most transformative river axis. The Rhine's castles and vineyard gorges connect, by way of the storied Main-Danube Canal, to the Danube's imperial cities and open country. Reach Budapest and you will have crossed the whole of Central Europe by water.
| Length | 14 nights |
|---|---|
| Rivers | Danube, Main and Rhine |
| Starts and ends | Amsterdam to Budapest; Budapest to Amsterdam |
| Countries | Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Hungary |
| Ships | AmaFiora, AmaLea, AmaMora, AmaSofia |
| Departures | 25, 1 May 2027 to 21 Oct 2028 |
| From | A$7,993 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Board your ship and prepare for your European journey |
| 2 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Discovering Amsterdam’s canals and culture |
| 3 | Düsseldorf, Germany | Rhine River city charms |
| 4 | Rüdesheim, Germany | Sailing through the Rhine Gorge |
| 5 | Wertheim, Germany | Charming riverside towns |
| 6 | Würzburg, Germany | Baroque splendor along the Main |
| 7 | Eltmann, Germany | Historic towns and riverside vineyards |
| 8 | Nuremberg, Germany | Heritage and city streets |
| 9 | Nuremberg, Germany | Historic tours and riverside views |
| 10 | Regensburg, Germany | Cruise along the Main-Danube Canal |
| 11 | Passau, Germany | Baroque beauty and Salzburg’s musical legacy |
| 12 | Melk, Austria | Explore the Danube River valley |
| 13 | Vienna, Austria | The gentle rhythm of historic Vienna |
| 14 | Budapest, Hungary | Exploring the heart of Budapest |
| 15 | Budapest, Hungary | Disembark and begin your journey home |
As published by AmaWaterways, in one direction; the reverse sailings visit the same places the other way round. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.
Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2027Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaLea | A$12,445 | A$15,321 | A$23,954 | |
| 1 May 2027Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$13,020 | A$15,896 | A$24,529 | |
| 15 May 2027Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaLea | A$12,445 | A$15,321 | A$23,954 | |
| 15 May 2027Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$12,445 | A$15,321 | A$23,954 | |
| 29 May 2027Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaLea | A$11,445 | A$14,321 | A$22,954 | |
| 29 May 2027Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$12,445 | A$15,321 | A$23,954 | |
| 12 June 2027Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaLea | A$11,445 | A$14,321 | A$22,954 | |
| 12 June 2027Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$11,445 | A$14,321 | A$22,954 | |
| 30 Oct 2027Budapest to Amsterdam | AmaLea | A$11,077 | A$13,953 | A$22,586 | |
| 13 Nov 2027Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaLea | A$11,089 | A$13,965 | A$22,598 | |
| 13 Nov 2027Budapest to Amsterdam | AmaSofia | A$11,089 | A$13,965 | A$22,598 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$7,993 | A$10,869 | A$19,502 | |
| 4 Mar 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$8,712 | A$11,588 | A$20,221 | |
| 29 Apr 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaLea | A$11,514 | A$14,390 | A$23,023 | |
| 29 Apr 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$11,514 | A$14,390 | A$23,023 | |
| 13 May 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaLea | A$11,514 | A$14,390 | A$23,023 | |
| 13 May 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$11,514 | A$14,390 | A$23,023 | |
| 27 May 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaLea | A$11,514 | A$14,390 | A$23,023 | |
| 27 May 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$11,514 | A$14,390 | A$23,023 | |
| 10 June 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaLea | A$11,514 | A$14,390 | A$23,023 | |
| 10 June 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaSofia | A$11,514 | A$14,390 | A$23,023 | |
| 7 Oct 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaFiora | A$11,946 | A$14,822 | A$23,455 | |
| 7 Oct 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaMora | A$11,946 | A$14,822 | A$23,455 | |
| 21 Oct 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaFiora | A$11,946 | A$14,822 | A$23,455 | |
| 21 Oct 2028Amsterdam to Budapest | AmaMora | A$11,946 | A$14,822 | A$23,455 |
The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.
AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.
From A$7,993 per person, twin share (A$15,986 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$7,993, Balcony from A$10,869, Suite from A$19,502. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.
25 times between 1 May 2027 and 21 Oct 2028: 11 departures in 2027, 14 departures in 2028.
It sails both ways: Amsterdam to Budapest, and Budapest to Amsterdam. The places are the same each way, in the reverse order. Each departure in the table shows its direction.
AmaFiora, AmaLea, AmaMora and AmaSofia, depending on the date. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.
All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities, and bicycles to borrow. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.
Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.
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