River Cruising in Europe
September 15, 2021 Classical Danube (Passau to Budapest)
June 23, 2021 1,200 Miles on the Beautiful Blue Danube (Bucharest to Vienna) on the MS Cara
July 20, 2021 Danube Rhapsody (Roundtrip Passau) on the MS Star
September or October 2021 Classical Rhine (Basel to Amsterdam) on the MS Cara or MS Silver III
2022 Classical Danube with Passion Play option (Passau to Budapest) on the Star or the Brilliant
September 15, 2021 Classical Danube on Amadeus River Cruises
8 Days / 7 Nights | on the BRAND NEW Imperial or the Silver II | Passau to Budapest
This quintessential cruise along the beautiful Danube connects Passau with Budapest, Hungary's exuberant capital. Traverse four of Europe’s most important countries while visiting three world famous capital cities.
This scenic cruise through beautiful landscapes, including the UNESCO protected Wachau Valley, is full of culture, history and charm. A visit to the Benedictine abbey of Melk and a drive through the picturesque Wachau district are also memorable. On this journey you get to know much about the heart of Europe - its countries, peoples and cultures.
BRAND NEW MS Amadeus Imperial
September 15 - 22, 2021
Air departs US 1 day prior to cruise departure.
Passau ~ Regensburg ~ Passau ~ Linz ~ Melk/Emmersdorf ~ Weissenkirchen ~ Vienna ~ Bratislava ~ Esztergom ~ Budapest
Starting from $3,078
Rates are per person double occupancy and include:
- Cruise
- 6 Shore Excursions
- Large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies
- Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks
with every lunch and dinner onboard - Gourmet dining onboard
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Services of an experienced English-speaking onboard Cruise Director
- 24 hour coffee station
- All onboard entertainment including talks, cooking demonstrations, musical performances and nightly piano music
- Bottled water in every stateroom
- In-stateroom infotainment center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
- Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for optional excursions
- All local taxes & port charges included
Airfare and transfers are additional. Please contact us for rates from your area.
PASSPORT REQUIRED
DEPOSIT POLICY: An initial deposit of $500 per person double occupancy or $1000 per person single occupancy is required in order to secure reservations and assign cabins. Final payment is due approximately 6 months prior to cruise departure. *$100 of your deposit is non-refundable up until time of final payment. Then normal cancellation penalties apply.
Those who book early get the best prices and the best cabin locations.
Click here for a sample flyer we can customize for your group
How do I reserve this cruise for my group?
Call 1-800-423-0247 for more information and reservations.
June 23, 2021 | 1,200 Miles on The Danube on Amadeus
11 Days / 10 Nights | on the MS Amadeus Cara | Bucharest to Vienna
Bucharest ~ Fetesti ~ Danube Delta ~ Saint George Village ~ Hirsova ~ Fetesti ~ Svishtov ~ Nikopol ~ Iron Gates ~ Belgrade ~ Mohacs ~ Kalocsa ~ Budapest ~ Bratislava ~ Vienna
Air departs US on June 22nd in order to arrive in Bucharest on June 23rd.
This is a special cruise program with many unforgettable highlights, including seven countries (Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania) and five world famous capital cities (Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Belgrade and Bucharest). A particular scenic highlight of this trip is the cruise through the “Iron Gates”, the imposing gorge where the Danube breaks through the Carpathian Mountains.
The journey to kilometer zero, at the estuary of the Danube where it meets the Black Sea, and the visit to the Danube Delta with its amazing wildlife and scenery will remain unforgettable experiences. The trip is rounded off by a stay in Bucharest, the legendary Romanian capital full of history and tradition. The cruise can be booked either from Vienna to Bucharest or in the opposite direction, from Bucharest to Vienna.
Starting from $3,747
Rates are per person double occupancy and include:
- In Bucharest: 1 night in a 4-5 star hotel, group airport transfer
- Cruise
- 5 Shore Excursions
- Large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balcony or drop-down panoramic windows; Walk-out balconies in Suites
- Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner onboard
- Gourmet dining onboard
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Services of an experienced English-speaking onboard Cruise Director
- 24 hour coffee station
- All onboard entertainment including talks, cooking demonstrations, musical performances and nightly piano music
- Bottled water in every stateroom
- In-stateroom infotainment center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
- Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for optional excursions
- All local taxes & port charges included
Airfare and transfers are additional. Please contact us for rates from your area.
PASSPORT REQUIRED
DEPOSIT POLICY: An initial deposit of $500 per person double occupancy or $1000 per person single occupancy is required in order to secure reservations and assign cabins. Final payment is due approximately 6 months prior to cruise departure. *$100 of your deposit is non-refundable up until time of final payment. Then normal cancellation penalties apply.
Those who book early get the best prices and the best cabin locations.
Click here for a sample flyer we can customize for your group
How do I reserve this cruise for my group?
Call 1-800-423-0247 or for more information and reservations.
July 20, 2021 Danube Rhapsody on Amadeus River Cruises
8 Days / 7 Nights | on the MS Amadeus Star | Roundtrip Passau
Passau ~ Emmersdorf ~ Vienna ~ Budapest ~ Esztergom ~ Bratislava ~ Linz ~ Passau
Air departs US on July 19th in order to arrive in Passau on July 20th.
This fascinating journey takes you along the most beautiful stretches of the Danube, into the heart of the once-illustrious Habsburg monarchy. From the Bavarian “Three-Rivers City” of Passau, cruise to Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube”.
Visit four of Europe’s most important countries and three world-famous capital cities (Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava). Cruise through diverse landscapes such as the “Schlögener Schlinge”, the picturesque, myth-enshrouded Wachau region, and the Danube-knee at Visegrad. Admire imposing architectural buildings along the banks, such as Melk Abbey and the Esztergom Basilica. The cruise is also a journey through the art and cultural landscape of Europe’s several thousand year history.
Starting from $2,971
Rates are per person double occupancy and include:
- Cruise
- 7 Shore Excursions
- Large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balcony or drop-down panoramic windows; Walk-out balconies in Suites (except Amadeus Brilliant)
- Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks
- with every lunch and dinner onboard
- Gourmet dining onboard
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Services of an experienced English-speaking onboard Cruise Director
- 24 hour coffee station
- All onboard entertainment including talks, cooking demonstrations, musical performances and nightly piano music
- Bottled water in every stateroom
- In-stateroom infotainment center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
- Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for optional excursions
- All local taxes & port charges included
Airfare and transfers are additional. Please contact us for rates from your area.
PASSPORT REQUIRED
DEPOSIT POLICY: An initial deposit of $500 per person double occupancy or $1000 per person single occupancy is required in order to secure reservations and assign cabins. Final payment is due approximately 6 months prior to cruise departure. *$100 of your deposit is non-refundable up until time of final payment. Then normal cancellation penalties apply.
Those who book early get the best prices and the best cabin locations.
Click here for a sample flyer we can customize for your group
How do I reserve this cruise for my group?
Call 1-800-423-0247 for more information and reservations.
2021 Classical Rhine on Amadeus River Cruises
8 Days / 7 Nights | on the MS Amadeus Cara or Silver III | Basel to Amsterdam
Basel ~ Strasbourg ~ Speyer ~ Mannheim ~ Rudesheim ~ Koblenz ~ Cochem ~ Cologne ~ Hoorn ~ Amsterdam
(Amsterdam to Basel available on October 7, 2021)
Air departs US one day before cruise departure in order to arrive in Basel on day of departure.
Discover the many beautiful facets of “Father Rhine” during this week long cruise along one of the most important and attractive rivers of Europe. Along the way you will pass the Dutch Ijsselmeer and take a detour along the winding Moselle river. Delight in the panorama of the myth enshrouded Middle Rhine Valley with its winelands, the prominent Lorelei rock, and the highest density of castles in the world. Further highlights of this trip include visits to the very historic river cities of Amsterdam, Cologne, Strasbourg and Basel.
Starting from $3,030
Rates are per person double occupancy and include:
- Cruise
- 7 Shore Excursions
- Large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balcony or drop-down panoramic windows; Walk-out balconies in Suites (except Amadeus Brilliant)
- Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks
with every lunch and dinner onboard - Gourmet dining onboard
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Services of an experienced English-speaking onboard Cruise Director
- 24 hour coffee station
- All onboard entertainment including talks, cooking demonstrations, musical performances and nightly piano music
- Bottled water in every stateroom
- In-stateroom infotainment center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
- Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for optional excursions
- All local taxes & port charges included
All Available Dates:
September 16, 2021 on the MS Amadeus Cara ~ from $3,195
October 19, 2021 on the MS Amadeus Silver III ~ from $3,030
Amsterdam to Basel on the MS Amadeus Cara
October 7, 2021 ~ from $3,195
Based on availability and subject to change.
Airfare and transfers are additional. Please contact us for rates from your area.
PASSPORT REQUIRED
DEPOSIT POLICY: An initial deposit of $500 per person double occupancy or $1000 per person single occupancy is required in order to secure reservations and assign cabins. Final payment is due approximately 6 months prior to cruise departure. *$100 of your deposit is non-refundable up until time of final payment. Then normal cancellation penalties apply.
Those who book early get the best prices and the best cabin locations.
Click here for a sample flyer we can customize for your group
How do I reserve this cruise for my group?
Call 1-800-423-0247 for more information and reservations.
2022 Classical Danube with Passion Play option on Amadeus
8 Days / 7 Nights | on the Brilliant or the Star | Passau to Budapest
This quintessential cruise along the beautiful Danube connects Passau with Budapest, Hungary's exuberant capital. Traverse four of Europe’s most important countries while visiting three world famous capital cities.
This scenic cruise through beautiful landscapes, including the UNESCO protected Wachau Valley, is full of culture, history and charm. A visit to the Benedictine abbey of Melk and a drive through the picturesque Wachau district are also memorable. On this journey you get to know much about the heart of Europe - its countries, peoples and cultures.
Starting from ~ 2,835
$150 PER PERSON DISCOUNT IF BOOKED BY JANUARY 31, 2021!!!
Other available dates (not escorted by Grand American):
May 30 – June 6, 2022
June 10 – 17, 2022
June 24 – July 1, 2022
July 11 – 18, 2022
September 5 – 12, 2022
Air departs US 1 day prior to cruise departure.
Add on a 2-night pre-cruise package in Oberammergau with the Passion Play for $1499 per person!
In 1633, in the midst of the Thirty Years' War, the Oberammergau villagers promised to perform the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every tenth year, in so far as no one was to die of the plague anymore. The villagers were answered by God and therefore in 1634 the first Passion Play took place. The promise has been kept until today. 2020 the Passion Play had to be postponed for two years due to the corona-pandemic. The 42nd Oberammergau Passion Play will now take place from 14 May to 2 October 2022.
Passau ~ Regensburg ~ Passau ~ Linz ~ Melk/Emmersdorf ~ Weissenkirchen ~ Vienna ~ Bratislava ~ Esztergom ~ Budapest
Rates are per person double occupancy and include:
- Accommodations based on the allotted group block
- Full board including: Early Riser (reduced breakfast buffet in the Panorama-Bar),
- Buffet Breakfast (includes omelette service), Lunch (Buffet or table service depending upon the itinerary),
- Light Lunch (served in the Panorama-Bar), Dinner (5 courses, 3 choices for main course), Coffee & tea, iced water with meals, midnight (late night) snack.
- (No refund for meals not taken onboard; full board service starts with dinner on embarkation day and ends with breakfast on disembarkation day)
- Music program every day in the bar by a pianist or by the Amadeus music group
- Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Farewell Dinner
- Experienced English speaking cruise director
- Free-flowing red & white regional wines, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard.
- Complimentary WiFi
- 24-hour coffee station
- Bottled water in every stateroom
- 6 Shore excursions as noted in the itinerary
- Audio headsets for optional shore excursions
- All port charges and local taxes
- Breakfast at the hotel
For Detailed Passion Play Package Click Here
Airfare and transfers are additional. Please contact us for rates from your area.
PASSPORT REQUIRED
DEPOSIT POLICY: An initial deposit of $850per person double occupancy or $1700 per person single occupancy is required in order to secure reservations and assign cabins. Final payment is due approximately 5 months prior to cruise departure. *$100 of your deposit is non-refundable up until time of final payment. Then normal cancellation penalties apply.
Those who book early get the best prices and the best cabin locations.
Click here for a sample flyer we can customize for your group
How do I reserve this cruise for my group?
Call 1-800-423-0247 for more information and reservations.