--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: cb988127-2cd7-43fe-9094-34e47196c516 slug: 2364761 voyage_code: AB280320AKR cruise_line: AmaWaterways ship: AmaVerde departure_date: return_date: nights: 14 embarkation_port: Giurgiu disembarkation_port: Vilshofen starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T12:41:44Z --- # Grand Danube - Giurgiu to Vilshofen > AmaWaterways · AmaVerde · Mar 20 – Apr 3, 2028   (14 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | AmaWaterways | | **Ship** | AmaVerde | | **Duration** | 14 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Giurgiu | | **Disembarkation Port** | Vilshofen | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | AB280320AKR | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Giurgiu **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Giurgiu is a city in southern Romania. The seat of Giurgiu County, it lies in the historical region of Muntenia. It is situated amongst mud-flats and marshes on the left bank of the Danube facing the Bulgarian city of Ruse on the opposite bank. ### Day 2: Rousse **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ruse, is the fifth largest city in Bulgaria. Ruse is in the northeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Danube, opposite the Romanian city of Giurgiu, approximately 75 km south of Bucharest, Romania's capital, 200 km from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and 300 km from the capital Sofia. ### Day 3: Vidin **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Vidin is a port town on the southern bank of the Danube in north-western Bulgaria. It is close to the borders with Romania and Serbia, and is also the administrative centre of Vidin Province, as well as of the Metropolitan of Vidin. ### Day 4: Iron Gates **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Iron Gates is a gorge on the river Danube. It forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. ### Day 5: Belgrade **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Belgrade is the capital of the southeast European country of Serbia. Its most significant landmark is the Beogradska Tvrđava, an imposing fortress at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava rivers. The fort is a testament to the city’s strategic importance to the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Serbian and Austrian empires, and it's now the site of several museums as well as Kalemegdan, a vast park. ### Day 6: Novi Sad **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Novi Sad is a city in northern Serbia on the banks of the Danube River. Standing atop a riverside bluff, much of Petrovaradin Fortress dates to the 17th and 18th centuries, with an iconic clock tower and a network of tunnels. Across the river is the old quarter, Stari Grad, site of the Gothic Revival Name of Mary Church and the neo-Renaissance City Hall. ### Day 6: Ilok **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Pecs **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Pécs is an ancient city in southern Hungary, close to the Croatian border. Founded by the Romans, it's known for its architectural landmarks such as the Early Christian Mausoleum, which features frescoed tombs. Vast Pécs Cathedral towers over central Szent István Square. The domed Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kasim was built in the 16th century during the Ottoman occupation of the city and is now a Catholic church. ### Day 7: Mohacs **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mohács is a town in Baranya county, Hungary on the right bank of the Danube. ### Day 8: Budapest, Hungary **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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 ### Day 9: Budapest, Hungary **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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 ### Day 10: Bratislava, Slovakia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ### Day 11: Vienna, Austria **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ### Day 12: Weissenkirchen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Weißenkirchen in der Wachau is a town in the district of Krems-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. The ferry across the Danube here is interesting in that it has no motor or sail: it is powered by rudder set against the river current, anchored to a cable above the river. ### Day 12: Grein **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Grein is a municipality in the district Perg in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. It lies on the Danube River. ### Day 13: Linz **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ### Day 14: Passau, Germany **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ### Day 15: Vilshofen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Vilshofen an der Donau is a town in the German district of Passau. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $3,799 | | Balcony | $6,598 | | Suite | $11,798 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Fixed Window** (Code: E) In-room temperature control Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer Entertainment on Demand sy... **Fixed Window** (Code: D) In-room temperature control Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer Entertainment on Demand sy... ### Balcony Cabins **French Balcony** (Code: C) In-room temperature control Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer Entertainment on Demand sy... **Twin Balcony** (Code: AA) In-room temperature control Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer Entertainment on Demand sy... **Twin Balcony** (Code: BA) In-room temperature control Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer Entertainment on Demand sy... **Twin Balcony** (Code: BB) In-room temperature control Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer Entertainment on Demand sy... **Twin Balcony** (Code: AB) In-room temperature control Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer Entertainment on Demand sy... ### Suite Cabins **Suite** (Code: SS) In-room temperature control Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer Entertainment on Demand sy... ## Ship Information ### AmaVerde One of AmaWaterways’ remarkable twin-balcony river ships, the inviting AmaVerde is full of light and love. Comfortably elegant staterooms in subdued tones set the mind at ease for a restful slumber, while warmth attracts visitors to the alluring fireside library and AmaVerde’s earthy massage and hair salon. Distinctive plum and burgundy patterns in the Main Restaurant are the perfect complement to exquisite meals and local wine pairings worthy of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs—the internationally renowned gastronomic society. And a clean canvas of white-backed chairs in The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, with its glass-enclosed kitchen and unique rolled lighting fixture, gives way to a vibrant multi-course parade of dishes with bold regional flavors. Additional amenities on AmaVerde include unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and English-language TV stations in the staterooms, a specialty coffee station, gift shop, sun-deck walking track, heated swimming pool, putting green, fitness room and fleet of bikes. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 161 | | Crew | 51 | | Gross Tonnage | 3,600.0 | | Length | 443.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 81 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Relaxation - **Relaxation and Renewal**: Rejuvenate body and spirit with soothing spa and massage treatments, offering the perfect balance of indulgence and serenity. - **Spacious Staterooms and Suites**: Spacious Staterooms and Suites Unwind in thoughtfully designed rooms with room to relax and enjoy the river views. Elegant décor and comfortable spac... - **Tranquil Spaces on Board**: Find calm in beautifully designed areas made for rest and reflection, whether it’s a quiet lounge, the Sun Deck, or simply watching the river drift by... ### Food and Drink - **Explore Sample Menus**: Preview the elegant, regionally inspired dishes served on board. Each thoughtfully crafted menu highlights fresh local ingredients and celebrates the ... - **Exquisite Dining On Board**: Experience award-winning cuisine inspired by the regions you sail through. Every dish is crafted from the freshest local ingredients and presented wit... - **Gingerbread Soufflé Recipe**: Commonly associated with the winter holiday season, gingerbread has been a popular delight in Europe for centuries. - **Perfectly Paired Wines and Beverages**: Pair dishes with regional wines, beers, or handcrafted cocktails, thoughtfully chosen by our sommeliers to complement each dish and enhance your dinin... - **Regional Flavors and Fresh Ingredients**: Taste the essence of every destination through cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients and using regional traditions, bringing the authentic ... ### Recreational - **Balconies and Panoramic Views**: Take in ever-changing scenery from your room, whether through a picture window, French balcony, or our signature twin balcony design. Each offers its ... ### Other - **A Fairytale River Cruise Through Europe**: With 11 wonderful nights to enjoy our onboard amenities, as well as eight bike tours, seven hikes and two rivers included on our Rhine & Moselle Fairy... - **Alexandria, the Pearl of the Mediterranean**: Starting September 2025, AmaWaterways will begin visiting the amazing city of Alexandria in Egypt. - **Celebrating the Black and African Diaspora**: Travel advisor Denice B. and her clients Christina and James S. are among hundreds of AmaWaterways river cruise guests who have had the opportunity to... - **Comfort and Understated Luxury**: Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary... - **Golf and River Cruising: A Hole in One**: Avid golfer Jill K. was thrilled when she discovered AmaWaterways’ exclusive Concierge Golf Program while researching a way to combine her family’s fa... ### Fitness - **Active Moments, Your Way**: Stay energized with fitness classes, a session in the gym, or an afternoon pickleball game on board, or seek an active hike or bike ride on shore. - **Enjoy Wellness On Board**: There’s a variety of ways to relax and recharge on every AmaWaterways vessel. From ships equipped with fitness centers and pickleball courts to luxuri... - **Mindful Mornings**: Start the day with intention through gentle stretching, yoga, or quiet moments on deck, surrounded by fresh air and flowing scenery. ## Ports of Call ### Giurgiu *Coordinates: 43.9008, 25.9739* Giurgiu is a city in southern Romania. The seat of Giurgiu County, it lies in the historical region of Muntenia. It is situated amongst mud-flats and marshes on the left bank of the Danube facing the Bulgarian city of Ruse on the opposite bank. ### Rousse *Coordinates: 43.8494, 25.9543* Ruse, is the fifth largest city in Bulgaria. Ruse is in the northeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Danube, opposite the Romanian city of Giurgiu, approximately 75 km south of Bucharest, Romania's capital, 200 km from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and 300 km from the capital Sofia. ### Vidin *Coordinates: 43.9962, 22.8679* Vidin is a port town on the southern bank of the Danube in north-western Bulgaria. It is close to the borders with Romania and Serbia, and is also the administrative centre of Vidin Province, as well as of the Metropolitan of Vidin. ### Iron Gates *Coordinates: 44.6833, 22.5167* The Iron Gates is a gorge on the river Danube. It forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. ### Belgrade *Coordinates: 44.8206, 20.4622* Belgrade is the capital of the southeast European country of Serbia. Its most significant landmark is the Beogradska Tvrđava, an imposing fortress at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava rivers. The fort is a testament to the city’s strategic importance to the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Serbian and Austrian empires, and it's now the site of several museums as well as Kalemegdan, a vast park. ### Novi Sad *Coordinates: 45.2491, 19.8331* Novi Sad is a city in northern Serbia on the banks of the Danube River. Standing atop a riverside bluff, much of Petrovaradin Fortress dates to the 17th and 18th centuries, with an iconic clock tower and a network of tunnels. Across the river is the old quarter, Stari Grad, site of the Gothic Revival Name of Mary Church and the neo-Renaissance City Hall. ### Ilok ### Pecs *Coordinates: 46.0713, 18.2331* Pécs is an ancient city in southern Hungary, close to the Croatian border. Founded by the Romans, it's known for its architectural landmarks such as the Early Christian Mausoleum, which features frescoed tombs. Vast Pécs Cathedral towers over central Szent István Square. The domed Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kasim was built in the 16th century during the Ottoman occupation of the city and is now a Cathol... ### Mohacs *Coordinates: 45.996, 18.6799* Mohács is a town in Baranya county, Hungary on the right bank of the Danube. ### Budapest, Hungary *Coordinates: 47.4984, 19.0408* 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 ### Bratislava, Slovakia *Coordinates: 48.1484, 17.1073* 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... ### Vienna, Austria *Coordinates: 48.2092, 16.3728* 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. ### Weissenkirchen *Coordinates: 48.8615, 11.2185* Weißenkirchen in der Wachau is a town in the district of Krems-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. The ferry across the Danube here is interesting in that it has no motor or sail: it is powered by rudder set against the river current, anchored to a cable above the river. ### Grein *Coordinates: 48.2276, 14.8544* Grein is a municipality in the district Perg in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. It lies on the Danube River. ### Linz *Coordinates: 48.3069, 14.2858* 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 l... ### Passau, Germany *Coordinates: 48.5735, 13.4639* 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 w... ### Vilshofen *Coordinates: 48.6339, 13.1845* Vilshofen an der Donau is a town in the German district of Passau. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2364761 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2364761 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2364761.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2364761/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/amawaterways/amaverde/ship/43453.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 12:41:44 UTC