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7-night Gems Of Southeast Europe Cruise

Budapest/Giurgiu
7-night Gems Of Southeast Europe Cruise
December 21, 2026
AmaWaterways: AmaVerde
Budapest/Giurgiu
Vacation Offer ID 1615990
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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
Budapest

Budapest 12/21/2026

EMBARKATION

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
12/21/2026 12/21/2026
Mohacs
12/22/2026 12/22/2026
Pecs

Pecs 12/22/2026

ARRIVE Mohacs-Pécs excursion Mohacs- OR Szekszárd wine tasting OR Guided Bike Ride Along the Danube Mohacs-DEPART
12/22/2026 12/22/2026
Vukovar

Vukovar 12/23/2026

ARRIVE Vukovar-Highlights of Vukovar tour OR Osijek excursion OR Vukovar bike tour Vukovar-Croatian Wine Tasting OR Vucedol Museum Vukovar-DEPART
12/23/2026 12/23/2026
Belgrade

Belgrade 12/24/2026

ARRIVE Belgrade-“The City by Two Rivers” tour OR Belgrade Fortress hike OR Belgrade bike tour Belgrade-“Brandies of Belgrade” tasting OR Novi Sad tour Belgrade-DEPART
12/24/2026 12/24/2026
Iron Gates (Cruising)

Iron Gates (Cruising) 12/25/2026

ARRIVE Iron Gates-Golubac Fortress visit Iron Gates-Scenic Cruising – The Iron Gates Iron Gates-DEPART
12/25/2026 12/25/2026
Vidin

Vidin 12/26/2026

ARRIVE Vidin-Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour OR Banitsa pastry and yogurt tasting OR Vidin bike tour Vidin-DEPART
12/26/2026 12/26/2026
Rousse

Rousse 12/27/2026

ARRIVE Rousse-Full-day Veliko Tarnovo excursion OR Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights Tour OR Ful-day Bucharest excursion Rousse-DEPART
12/27/2026 12/27/2026
Giurgiu
12/27/2026 12/27/2026
Giurgiu

Giurgiu 12/28/2026

ARRIVE Giurgiu-DISEMBARKATION
12/28/2026 12/28/2026
AmaWaterways: 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 Chaine des Rotisseurs—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, sundeck walking track, heated swimming pool, putting green, fitness room and fleet of bikes.
Ship Highlights
  • Lavish Twin Balcony staterooms featuring both a French balcony and an outside balcony
  • Spectacular amenities such as Massage Room, Fitness Room, Sun-Deck with Heated Swimming Pool and a Gift Shop etc
  • Public Areas Including Lounges and Restaurants giving luxury of space to unwind and relax
  • Award Winning Cuisine at a variety of dining venues, like the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table
Ship Statistics
Built Year
2011
Registry
Switzerland
Built In
Netherlands
Home Port
Basel
Beam
38 ft (11.6 m)
Ship Length
443 ft (135 m)
Passenger Capacity
160
Number of Crew
51
Number of Staterooms
80
Number of Suites
5
Dining / Restaurants
2
Pool
Yes
Spa
Yes
Bars / Lounges
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes

Dining

Dining
Savor exquisite cuisine at a variety of dining venues, like the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table. You can also order delicious tapas between meals in the Main Lounge.

Onboard Activities

Entertainment
Whether it’s traditional Bavarian music, a local quartet or modern piano favorites, there is an eclectic schedule of entertainment on board.

Wellness

Massage Salon
After a marvelous day of immersive shore excursions, return to the ship and treat yourself to a bit of pampering with a soothing massage.

Suite

Suite with Twin Balcony (Suite) Call for pricing
Suite with Twin Balcony
  • Category: Suite
  • Square Feet: 350
  • French Balcony & Outside Balcony
  • 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 system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
  • Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Desk and chair
Suite (SS) Call for pricing
Suite
  • Category: SS
Size: 350 sq.ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, 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.

Oceanview

Single Stateroom (Single) Call for pricing
Single Stateroom
  • Category: Single
  • Square Feet: 140
Size: 140 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features: 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 system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Category D (E) Call for pricing
Category D
  • Category: E
  • Piano Deck
  • Square Feet: 170
Size: 170 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features: 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 system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Category D (D) Call for pricing
Category D
  • Category: D
  • Piano Deck
  • Square Feet: 170
Size: 170 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features: 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 system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Balcony

Category C (C) Call for pricing
Category C
  • Category: C
  • Violin Deck
  • Cello Deck
  • Square Feet: 170
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin & Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, 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.
Category BB (BB) Call for pricing
Category BB
  • Category: BB
  • Cello Deck
  • Square Feet: 210
Size: 210 sq.ft. French Balcony & Outside balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, 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.
Category BA (BA) Call for pricing
Category BA
  • Category: BA
  • Violin Deck
  • Square Feet: 210
Size: 210 sq.ft. French Balcony & outside balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, 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.
Category AB (AB) Call for pricing
Category AB
  • Category: AB
  • Cello Deck
  • Square Feet: 235
Size: 235 sq.ft. French Balcony & outside balcony. Located on deck Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, 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.
Category AA (AA) Call for pricing
Category AA
  • Category: AA
  • Violin Deck
  • Square Feet: 235
Size: 235 sq.ft. French Balcony & outside balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, 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.

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

  • Suite with Twin Balcony (Suite)
  • Suite (SS)
  • Category AA (AA)
  • Category AB (AB)
  • Category BA (BA)
  • Category BB (BB)
  • Category C (C)
  • Category D (D)
  • Category D (E)
  • Single Stateroom (Single)
Violin Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Suite with Twin Balcony (Suite)
  • Suite (SS)
  • Category AA (AA)
  • Category AB (AB)
  • Category BA (BA)
  • Category BB (BB)
  • Category C (C)
  • Category D (D)
  • Category D (E)
  • Single Stateroom (Single)
Cello Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Suite with Twin Balcony (Suite)
  • Suite (SS)
  • Category AA (AA)
  • Category AB (AB)
  • Category BA (BA)
  • Category BB (BB)
  • Category C (C)
  • Category D (D)
  • Category D (E)
  • Single Stateroom (Single)
Piano Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Suite with Twin Balcony (Suite)
  • Suite (SS)
  • Category AA (AA)
  • Category AB (AB)
  • Category BA (BA)
  • Category BB (BB)
  • Category C (C)
  • Category D (D)
  • Category D (E)
  • Single Stateroom (Single)