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7-night Gems of Southeast Europe Cruise

Giurgiu/Budapest
7-night Gems of Southeast Europe Cruise
June 22, 2025
AmaWaterways: AmaMagna
Giurgiu/Budapest
Vacation Offer ID 1559016
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Cruise Inclusions

SPACIOUS STATEROOMS
  • 7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with French balconies)
  • Computer for internet access
  • Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations
  • Mini-Fridge, Desk and sitting area
  • Bottled water replenished daily
AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES
  • Wellness Program with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.
  • Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
  • Internet and Wi-Fi access
  • Sun deck whirlpool and walking track
  • Fitness room, massage services and hair salon
  • Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
  • Daily entertainment including cultural performances
AWARD-WINNING DINING
  • All onboard dining in a variety of venues
  • Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
  • The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
  • Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner
  • La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
  • Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
  • Sip & Sail Daily Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
  • Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
A WORLD OF EXPLORATION
  • Immersive tours in every destination
  • Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
  • Bike tours and hikes
  • Special Interest Tours
  • Knowledgeable guides
  • Personal headset for easy exploration
  • Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Optional shore excursions

  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Giurgiu

Giurgiu 06/22/2025

Embark the ship in Giurgiu for your Gems of Southeast Europe cruise.
06/22/2025 06/22/2025
Rousse

Rousse 06/23/2025

Experience more of Bucharest or visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to explore Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, or you may visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. (B,L,D)
06/23/2025 06/23/2025
Veliko Tarnovo

Veliko Tarnovo 06/23/2025

Experience more of Bucharest or visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to explore Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, or you may visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. (B,L,D)
06/23/2025 06/23/2025
Vidin

Vidin 06/24/2025

Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria’s oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the largest preserved medieval castle in Bulgaria. Alternatively, visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa, a pastry you will also get to make. You also have the choice to bike through Vidin and to the castle. Wine-lovers can instead enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery, situated just outside of Vidin in the village of Negovanovtsi. Located on the vine-growing and wine-producing Danubian Plain, we will tour this boutique winery and end in the cellar for a tasting that includes traditional Bulgarian wines. (B,L,D)
06/24/2025 06/24/2025
Iron Gates (Cruising)

Iron Gates (Cruising) 06/25/2025

The Iron Gates are some of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. The ancient King Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, is proudly carved into the mountainside and always captivates travelers. After your scenic cruise, you will arrive at Golubac Fortress – one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe – for a tour. (B,L,D)
06/25/2025 06/25/2025
Belgrade

Belgrade 06/26/2025

Explore Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, on a city tour, which includes the Nikola Tesla Museum, encompassing the world-renowned inventor’s life and inventions, as well as the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava, the largest such church in the world. Alternatively, you can hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, enjoy a taste of the region by sampling a few types of Serbian brandy paired with delicious local appetizers, including Šlivovitz, which was added in 2022 to UNESCO’s list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage.” For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. Or explore Novi Sad, a city rich in tradition and culture, on “The Athens of Serbia” walking tour. Stroll through Stari Grad, the old town center; and explore Liberty Square, which is dominated by the Old Town Hall. (B,L,D)
06/26/2025 06/26/2025
Vukovar

Vukovar 06/27/2025

Enjoy an afternoon in Vukovar on a guided city tour where you will have a chance to visit Eltz Manor House and its collection of historic artifacts, paintings and clothing. Alternatively, you may explore Vukovar on an active bike tour. Wine connoisseurs will want to enjoy a Croatian wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars, famous for their Grasevina, Traminac and Frankovka wines. (B,L,D)
06/27/2025 06/27/2025
Mohacs

Mohacs 06/28/2025

Visit Pécs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, and the UNESCO designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter’s Basilica, the city’s main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Széchenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pécs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or for wine connoisseurs, you’ll want to go to the Szekszárd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. (B,L,D)
06/28/2025 06/28/2025
Pecs

Pecs 06/28/2025

Visit Pécs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, and the UNESCO designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter’s Basilica, the city’s main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Széchenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pécs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or for wine connoisseurs, you’ll want to go to the Szekszárd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. (B,L,D)
06/28/2025 06/28/2025
Budapest

Budapest 06/29/2025

Disembark the ship in Budapest and prepare for your flight home. (B)

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Budapest, 4 hours
This privately guided tour shows you the major sights within on the Pest Side (e.g.the Opera House, St. Stephen's Basilica), as well the Buda Side (Castle Hill). One highlight of this tour is an inside visit of the Fishermen's Bastion and the impressive Matthias Church.

Highlights:
  • Heroe's Square, Vajdahunyad Castle (outside)
  • State Opera (outside)
  • St. Stephen's Basilica (outside)
  • Parliament Buidling (outside)
  • Fishermen's Bastion (entry to upper terrace)
  • Matthias Church (indoor visit)
Your private guide is always flexible and adapts the tour according to your special interests.

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
  • Transfer in a private car
  • Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
  • Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church
Not included:
  • Meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Entrances other than stated above
Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Full Day City Tour of Budapest, 8 hours
This extended privately guided full day basically covers all major sights and interesting locations within Budapest, also including inside visits of the Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church and the Parliament Building.

Highlights:
  • Main sights, e.g. National Museum, State Opera, Heroe's Square, Great Synagogue, Central Market Hall, Gellért Hill, Citatel, Vajdahunyad Castle etc. (outside visits)
  • Various Bridges above the Danube, e.g. Chain Bridge, Liberty Bridge, Elisabeth Bridge etc.
  • Matthias Church (inside visit)
  • Fishermen's Bastion (inside visit)
  • Parliament Building (inside visit)
Your guide is always flexible and adapts the tour according to your special interests.

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full Day

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
  • Transfer in a private car
  • Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
  • Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church, Parliament
Not included:
  • Meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Entrances other than stated above
Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Budapest Castle District, 4 hours
During this privately guided tour, you visit the Castle Hill of Budapest, with the Royal and Presidential Palaces, fascinating squares and medieval cobblestone streets. Highlights are inside visits of the Fishermen's Bastion and the impressive Matthias Church.

Highlights:
  • Budapest's Castle Hill
  • Royal and Presidential Palaces (outside)
  • Holy Trinity Square
  • Hess András Square
  • Fishermen's Bastion (entry to upper terrace)
  • Matthias Church of Our Lady (indoor visit)
Your private guide is always flexible and adapts the tour according to your special interests.

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
  • Transfer in a private car
  • Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
  • Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church
Not included:
  • Meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Entrances other than stated above
06/29/2025 06/29/2025
AmaWaterways: AmaMagna
As imagined by AmaWaterways' Co-Founder, Co-Owner and President Rudi Schreiner, the Godfather of River Cruising, the AmaMagna is twice the width of traditional European river ships and offers more personal space, more unique dining venues and more leisure opportunities, redefining the river cruise experience. Most accommodations are spacious suites measuring 355 to 710 sq. ft. with full balconies. In addition to the Main Restaurant and The Chef's Table, AmaMagna introduces two enticing new dining venues: Jimmy's, a family-style restaurant named for AmaWaterways' late Co-Owner Jimmy Murphy, and the Al Fresco Restaurant, with retractable windows and outdoor seating. Both a sundeck pool and whirlpool invite guests to refresh and enjoy the views. AmaMagna's Zen Wellness Studio is an expansive space with a fitness center, two massage rooms and a refreshing juice bar.
Ship Highlights
  • With a complimentary fleet of bicycles—and helmets—on board, guests have the opportunity to explore on guided bike tours, or discover a new path all on their own
  • Spend time in the sun-deck pool or whirlpool; at any of five onboard bars, including the pop-up sky bar; in one of two fireside libraries or within the chic onboard cinema
  • Enjoy the comfort and luxury of AmaMagna’s ultra-spacious suites, which account for more than 50% of her accommodations
Ship Statistics
Built Year
2019
Registry
Switzerland
Beam
72 ft (21.9 m)
Ship Length
443 ft (135 m)
Passenger Capacity
196
Number of Crew
70
Number of Staterooms
98
Number of Suites
14
Dining / Restaurants
4
Pool
Yes
Spa
Yes
Bars / Lounges
3
Fitness Center
Yes

Dining

Chefs Table
The only river cruise line that has The Chef’s Table, an intimate specialty restaurant where you can watch the chef prepare a lavish dinner right in front of you.Each meal is specially paired with hand-selected local reds and whites from Europe’s renowned wine regions, with new selections each night.
Atmospheric Main Lounge
Dining at a restaurant.

Bars & Lounges

Zen Wellness Studio Bar
Transform your mind, body and soul within the expansive Zen Wellness Studio and re hydrate with fresh-squeezed juice at the juice bar.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Entertainment & Nightlife
AmaMagna offers a variety of venues in which you can unwind and connect with kindred cruisers. Spend time within the chic onboard cinema.

Onboard Activities

Onboard Activities
Spend time in one of two fireside libraries where you can unwind and connect with kindred cruisers.

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor Activities
Both a sun-deck pool and whirlpool invite guests to refresh and enjoy the views.

Wellness

Swimming Pool Sky Bar
Both a sun-deck pool and whirlpool invite guests to refresh and enjoy the views.

Oceanview

Outside Stateroom (E) $4,639
Outside Stateroom
  • Category: E
  • Square Feet: 205

Fixed Window. Size: 205 sq. ft. Features include: In-room temperature control | 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 system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library | Complimentary bottled water replenished daily |


Outside Stateroom (D) $5,438
Outside Stateroom
  • Category: D
  • Square Feet: 205

Fixed Window. Size: 205 sq. ft. Features include: In-room temperature control | 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 system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library | Complimentary bottled water replenished daily |


Balcony

Balcony Stateroom (AB) $7,038
Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: AB
  • Cello Deck
  • Square Feet: 252

Balcony. Size: 252 sq. ft. Features include: In-room temperature control | 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 system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library | Complimentary bottled water replenished daily |

Balcony Stateroom (AA) $7,238
Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: AA
  • Piano Deck
  • Violin Deck
  • Square Feet: 252

Balcony. Size: 252 sq. ft. Features include: In-room temperature control | 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 system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library | Complimentary bottled water replenished daily |


Balcony Stateroom (SB) $7,638
Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: SB
  • Cello Deck
  • Square Feet: 355
Balcony. Size: 355 sq. ft. Features include: In-room temperature control | 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 system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library | Complimentary bottled water replenished daily | 
Balcony Stateroom (SA) $8,238
Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: SA
  • Piano Deck
  • Violin Deck
  • Square Feet: 355
Balcony. Size: 355 sq. ft. Features include: In-room temperature control | 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 system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library | Complimentary bottled water replenished daily | 

Suite

Outside Balcony Stateroom (GS) $11,638
Outside Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: GS
  • Piano Deck
  • Violin Deck
  • Square Feet: 474

Balcony. Size: 474 sq. ft. Features include: In-room temperature control | 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 system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library | Complimentary bottled water replenished daily |


Outside Balcony Stateroom (OS) $14,638
Outside Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: OS
  • Piano Deck
  • Violin Deck
  • Square Feet: 710

Balcony. Size: 710 sq. ft. Features include: In-room temperature control | 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 system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library | Complimentary bottled water replenished daily |


Rates are cruise only or cruise/land (where applicable), per person, based on double occupancy. Port charges of $240 are included for all guests.

Rates are cruise or cruise/land only, per person, based on double occupancy and include port charges. Intra-air (where required) is included in the fare. No additional government fees/ taxes or fuel surcharge. No fees for the rate of exchange US$-EUR. Unless explicitly stated that single supplement is waived, solo travelers in a double occupancy stateroom must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any discounts.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Sun Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Outside Balcony Stateroom (OS)
  • Outside Balcony Stateroom (GS)
  • Balcony Stateroom (SA)
  • Balcony Stateroom (SB)
  • Balcony Stateroom (AA)
  • Balcony Stateroom (AB)
  • Outside Stateroom (D)
  • Outside Stateroom (E)
Piano Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Outside Balcony Stateroom (OS)
  • Outside Balcony Stateroom (GS)
  • Balcony Stateroom (SA)
  • Balcony Stateroom (SB)
  • Balcony Stateroom (AA)
  • Balcony Stateroom (AB)
  • Outside Stateroom (D)
  • Outside Stateroom (E)
Cello Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Outside Balcony Stateroom (OS)
  • Outside Balcony Stateroom (GS)
  • Balcony Stateroom (SA)
  • Balcony Stateroom (SB)
  • Balcony Stateroom (AA)
  • Balcony Stateroom (AB)
  • Outside Stateroom (D)
  • Outside Stateroom (E)
Violin Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Outside Balcony Stateroom (OS)
  • Outside Balcony Stateroom (GS)
  • Balcony Stateroom (SA)
  • Balcony Stateroom (SB)
  • Balcony Stateroom (AA)
  • Balcony Stateroom (AB)
  • Outside Stateroom (D)
  • Outside Stateroom (E)