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R IVER W INE CRUISES I N E UROPE

For 2016, AmaWaterways has announced seven river cruise options throughout Europe that

are nicely paired with some of the finest wines available. Each cruise lasts at least ten

days and offers the perfect blend of wine-related experiences and awe-inspiring

excursions in cities such as Paris, Prague, Amsterdam, Porto, and Zurich.

I N T R O D U C T I O N

Enjoy a 7-night cruise along the Seine River, beginning in Normandy, culminating with

2 magical nights in the City of Light—Paris! Stops along the route include a visit to

Monet’s home in Giverny, the charming harbor town of Honfleur, and a visit to the

beaches of Normandy. End the trip in Paris, with visits to the Musée du Vin, Arc De

Triomphe, and the Champs-Élysées.

P A R I S & N O R M A N D Y C R U I S E

Begin your trip with 3 nights in

Barcelona, Spain, followed by a 7-day

cruise through France, culminating

with 3 enchanting nights in Paris.

Enjoy stops along the cruise, including

a visit to the Gothic Papal Palace in

Avignon, as well as Tournon Chateau,

where you will savor a red wine and

chocolate pairing. The cruise will

disembark in Lyon, considered by

many to be one of the finest culinary

cities in the world.

P R O V E N C E & S P A I N C R U I S E

Enjoy 3 amazing nights in Prague,

followed by a 7-day cruise along the

Danube River, concluding in Budapest.

Stops include a visit to Europe’s largest

pipe organ in Passau, as well as an

opportunity to sample some incredible

wines in the Wachau Valley. Visit

vibrant Vienna, where you will be able

to enjoy a tour of the city followed by

a night of music and Viennese wine.

Enjoy your last night of the cruise in

Budapest on a special “Illuminations

Cruise” along the river front.

T H E R O M A N T I C D A N U B E C R U I S E

T H E E N C H A N T I N G R H I N E C R U I S E

Begin your adventure with a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, followed by 2

memorable nights in Lucerne, and finally 2 nights in Zurich. Trip stops include a visit to a

regal Gothic cathedral in Cologne, the historic university town of Heidelberg, and

medieval Strasbourg. Enjoy a leisurely cruise across the waters of Lake Lucerne, followed

by shopping in the cosmopolitan city of Zurich.

Start off your escapade with 3

unforgettable days in Lisbon,

Portugal, followed by 7 nights

along the Douro River. Stops

include the UNESCO World

Heritage Site of Salamanca, a visit

to the Palacio de Mateus, and a

special dinner at the 14th-century

Alpendurada Monastery. Toast to a

great trip as you sample traditional

local flavors and Moscatel de

Favaios at Quinta Avessada, a

family-owned wine estate.

E N T I C I N G D O U R O C R U I S E

This trip contains an amazing 7-night

cruise from Nuremberg to Luxemburg,

with 2 nights in Prague before the cruise

begins, and 3 nights in Paris at the

conclusion of the cruise. Visit the

German towns of Bamberg, Rudesheim,

and Wertheim, where you will try some

smoked beer, sample wines, and taste

pretzels. Enjoy the City of Light with

optional trips to Montmartre and a

Parisian cabaret show.

E U R O P E ’ S R I V E R S & C A S T L E S C R U I S E

Begin your French excursion with 2 nights in the capital, Paris, followed by a 7-night

roundtrip cruise from Bordeaux, and ending with 2 nights in the Loire Valley and 1 last

night in Paris. Magnifique! Enjoy stops along the cruise in places such as Cadillac,

Pauillac, and Libourne, with wine tastings at every stop. Explore the elegant city of

Bordeaux—the capital of the wine world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

T A S T E O F B O R D E A U X C R U I S E

Founded in 2002, AmaWaterways has been offering majestic and magical adventures along

the waterways of Europe, Africa, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Cambodia. AmaWaterways has a

rapidly-growing fleet of custom-designed ships, and the line enjoys a reputation as the

leader in river cruising. Visit www.AmaWaterways.com for detailed itineraries of all cruises.

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