Danube River Cruise Oktoberfest
8 DaysIncluded/Exclude
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Disney-trained Adventure Guides and knowledgeable local experts
- Outstanding accommodations as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Daily activities and entertainment as specified in the itinerary
- Admission fees to attractions and performances as specified in the itinerary
- Porterage service
- Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
- All transportation as specified in the itinerary
- Transfers upon arrival and departure (excluding pre- or post-nights not booked through Adventures by Disney)
- Wi-Fi on the ship
- All gratuities
- Taxes, including airport departure taxes (where applicable)
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare to and from destination including excess baggage fees and other airport/airline fees
- Travel protection insurance
- Passport and visa fees
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks not in the dining room
Tour Highlights
- Oktoberfest-Inspired Welcome Reception: Celebrate in true Bavarian style with iconic oompah music, folk dancing and, of course, German beer!
- Schönbrunn Palace Tour: Immerse yourself in true Baroque style on a private tour of Austria’s most visited destination.
- Aldersbacher Brewery Tour & Tasting: Visit this iconic 13th-century brewery and abbey that continues to produce a variety of beer types.
- Wine Tasting at Schlumberger Kellerwelten: Spend time in one of Austria’s most famous sparkling wine cellars that has been operating for over 300 years.
Itinerary
Hoist a stein and toast the unforgettable experience of sailing along the Danube while celebrating the spirit of Oktoberfest in true Bavarian style! On these 8-day/7-night Adult Exclusive sailings, you’ll enjoy all the same itinerary activities as the Danube River Cruise, plus some special Oktoberfest-inspired activities in destinations across Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary!
Please note: This itinerary, including but not limited to activities, hotels, meals and transportation, is subject to change.

Arrive in Budapest
Get ready for adventure as you travel to your new home—an AmaWaterways ship—for the duration of your adventure.
Welcome Dinner On Board the Ship
Savor a dinner in your honor made in the local style with fresh ingredients and a robust selection of beer options with Budapest as a majestic backdrop.
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodations: AmaMora

Breakfast On Board the Ship
Enjoy breakfast on board and then head out to explore Budapest.
Full-Day Activity Options
OPTION A:
Walking Tour of the Buda Castle District
Witness some of the most striking views and vistas to be seen anywhere in the world, including Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and the Buda Castle District as you are guided by a local expert on a walking tour. Nature combines with art to astonish you as you absorb the sheer wonder that is Budapest.
OPTION B:
Budapest Walking Food Tour
Take your taste buds on a fantastic food-filled tour of the many flavors of Budapest, including tastings at well-known venues. Whether it’s savory dishes like goulash or chicken paprikash or something sweet at one of Hungary’s oldest chocolate manufacturers, this tour is sure to introduce you to many Hungarian epicurean delights.
OPTION C:
Buda Cave Tour
Explore the intricate underground maze of caves beneath the city of Budapest. Journey through time in the centuries-old labyrinth, a place of historical mystery and intrigue, that makes it one of the most exquisite caves of Central Eastern Europe.See important details
Lunch On Board Ship or On Your Own in Budapest
Choose to dine on board the ship or continue your exploration of Budapest and discover a lunch spot of your own among the many restaurants throughout the city.
Enjoy Dinner On Board the Ship
Enjoy a delicious dinner on board the ship as you set sail along the Danube toward Slovakia.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: AmaMora

Breakfast On Board the Ship
Start your day with a scrumptious breakfast and get ready to explore Bratislava or Vienna.
Bratislava Monuments City Walking Tour
Discover the capital of Slovakia and its local monuments on this walking tour that leads you through picturesque streets as you learn fascinating historical facts, bizarre legends and amazing stories.
Lunch On Board the Ship
Savor regional specialties at lunch on board the ship as you set sail to Vienna.
Dinner On Board the Ship
Savor regional local foods as dinner is served aboard the ship before setting sail from Bratislava.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: AmaMora

Breakfast On Board the Ship
Begin your day with a delightful breakfast and get ready for your adventures in Vienna.
Panoramic City Tour of Vienna
Take a motor coach tour of Vienna—the jewel of Austria—featuring beautiful historic and contemporary architecture throughout. Discover fascinating details about this grand city that was home to Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Sigmund Freud and many more.
Tour of Historic Schönbrunn Palace
Enjoy a privately guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace (translated as "beautiful spring")—one of the most magnificent palaces in the Hapsburg territory. Learn the rich history of this World Cultural Heritage Site, a testament to the Baroque style. Explore the terraced gardens, including one called The Orangery that is the longest in the world and others that include a maze and a labyrinth. Inside the palace, see the beautifully furnished rooms of the imperial family and the historic underground kitchens.
Private Marionette Show
Vienna is famous for its marionettes—and at Schönbrunn Palace, you can participate in a unique marionette demonstration, followed by a private marionette show.
Strudel-Making at Schönbrunn Palace
After the marionette show, enjoy a demonstration on how to make a famous regional treat—apple strudel!
Lunch On Your Own in Vienna or Lunch On Board the Ship
Enjoy a delicious lunch in Vienna, taking your pick of the many small restaurants offering various types of cuisine including traditional Viennese food. Also, visit the Naschmarkt—an open-air market that has existed since the 16th century—and choose from a variety of fresh dishes. Ask your Adventure Guides for recommendations. Or you can explore Vienna on your own, then enjoy a delicious lunch on board the ship.
Time On Your Own in Vienna
Explore the famed city of Vienna on your own—with shops that feature fine antiques, luxury items and fashion, Baroque parks and gardens, and the MuseumsQuartier district with its renowned museums, exhibition halls and galleries. With over 20 outdoors markets spread throughout Vienna, you’ll enjoy finding treasures to admire, plus live music and more!
Enjoy Dinner On Board the Ship
Eat dinner on the ship and enjoy the sights of Vienna in the background.
Choose Your Evening Activity
OPTION A:
Wine Tasting at Schlumberger Kellerwelten
Take a tour through Austria’s oldest sparkling wine cellar—operating since 1842—and enjoy the opportunity to sample some of Schlumberger’s array of varieties.
OPTION B:
Attend a Mozart & Strauss Concert at Schönbrunn Palace
Delight in the music that was created hundreds of years ago in Vienna, played in the 1,441-room Baroque palace that is one of the most renowned architectural monuments and concert venues in the country.
Please note: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: AmaMora

Breakfast On Board the Ship
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get ready for your day of exploration.
Choose Your Morning Activity
OPTION A:
Walking Tour of Dürnstein and Castle Ruins
Join a local expert for a guided tour of Dürnstein including the option to take a moderate hike up to the famous ruins of the castle Burgruine Dürnstein. Rich and full of history, this tour takes you through one the most popular tourist sites in the region and gives you incredible views from the castle of the river, vineyards and villages (weather dependent).
OPTION B:
Family-Run Apricot Farm Visit
Visit a working apricot farm in a region that specializes in apricots and taste the products made there. Enjoy wine as well as a tour of the vineyards and grove.
Tour of the Countryside with a Bike Ride from Krems to Melk (Optional)
Take a serene 4-hour bike ride from Krems to Melk (via the storybook village of Dürnstein) and enjoy the pastoral landscape dotted with rolling Wachau Valley vineyards. Please note that Guests will not be able to select an afternoon activity and will miss the scenic sailing.
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Enjoy Lunch On Board the Ship
Eat lunch aboard the ship as it serenely cruises through the Wachau Valley.
Choose Your Afternoon Activity
OPTION A:
Explore the Famed Melk Benedictine Abbey
Explore the gorgeous Melk Benedictine Abbey on a privately guided tour. Founded in 1089, this abbey reinvigorated the monastic life of Austria and Southern Germany. Following the tour, head back to the ship to enjoy some time to relax before dinner.
OPTION B:
Abbey Visit & Cultural Activities Around the Danube River
Explore the gorgeous Melk Benedictine Abbey on a privately guided tour. Following your Abbey visit, get a taste of the local flavors with a marmalade making activity, and a wine and juice tasting. Also, take a traditional Austrian dance lesson and learn more about the Danube River, which lies beneath the abbey.
Enjoy Dinner On Board the Ship
Rejoin your fellow Adventurers at dinner on board the ship.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: AmaMora

Breakfast On Board the Ship
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before you venture into Salzburg.
Full-Day Tour of Salzburg with Options
Explore the picturesque city of Salzburg with a local expert as your guide, admiring its iconic spires, charming gardens and backdrop of green hills. View the Salzburg Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Monastery and Old Town, as well as the hidden alleys and shops that line Getreidegasse in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hometown. Visit the beautiful Mirabell Gardens and other sights made famous from the movie The Sound of Music!
Choose one of the following activities to combine with your visit to Salzburg:
Choose Your Day Activities
OPTION A:
Visit Mondsee
Head to the picturesque town of Mondsee along the famous crescent-shaped lake, with imposing Drachenwand mountain in the background. Visit the medieval Mondsee Abbey and see the church featured in the movie The Sound of Music. Plus, you’ll enjoy a delicious meal in a local restaurant.
OPTION B:
Explore the Salt Mines
The Salt Mines of Hallein are among the oldest mines in the world that are open to the public. As you venture deep underground, take a short raft ride across the mystical salt lake and zoom down a mineshaft slide—all while learning the rich history of Austria's "white gold." Plus, enjoy a delicious meal at Kaltenhausen Brewery near Salzburg.
OPTION C:
Stiegl Brewery Tour & Salzburg Walking Tour
Experience the rich tradition of Austria with a visit to the renowned Stiegl Brewery, where you’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at their craft and savor a tasting of their finest beers. After a savory lunch at the brewery, embark on a guided walking tour through Salzburg, exploring the city’s storied connection to beer culture while also seeing iconic sights like Mirabell Gardens and Mozart’s birthplace.
Afternoon: Continue Full-Day Excursions
Walking Tour & Time On Your Own in Salzburg
Take to the streets of Salzburg and see the amazing sights of this beautiful city that is divided by the Salzach River and offers spectacular views of the Eastern Alps. Explore the medieval and Baroque architecture of the Old City that is directly across the river from Neustadt, or the New City. Following your tour, explore the shops, cafés and galleries that line the city’s quaint streets.
Enjoy Dinner On Board the Ship
Eat dinner on the ship with the city of Linz as your backdrop.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: AmaMora

Breakfast On Board the Ship
Wake up to a tasty breakfast and get ready for your day’s adventures.
Walking Tour of Passau
Enjoy a lovely themed walking tour of Passau, led by a local expert dressed in 18th-century period clothing. Included in the tour is a marzipan-making activity that will delight your sweet tooth—and give you enough to take some home and share.
Lunch On Board the Ship
Enjoy a final lunch on board the ship.
Choose Your Afternoon Activity
OPTION A:
Climb the Tree Path KopfingAfter lunch, climb on the Tree Path Kopfing. Walk among the treetops along 41 connected towers that provide an unparalleled view of the surrounding forest and the majestic Austrian Alps. Follow your Adventure Guide up the steps to the tree line and along the rope bridges.
OPTION B:
Aldersbacher Brewery Tour & Tasting
Visit this iconic traditional brewery in Lower Bavaria that opened its doors in the 13th century and continues to produce a variety of beer types—some of which you’ll get to try in a beer tasting.
Oktoberfest Celebration
Get your “oompah” on at this private Oktoberfest celebration. Engage in the festive atmosphere that features a live German oompah band, folk dancers, complimentary beer, homemade Bavarian pretzels and more!
Captain's Farewell Cocktail Reception & Dinner On Board the Ship
Raise your glasses with the captain as you toast in celebration of the memories of your unforgettable journey. Then enjoy a final dinner on board the ship together with your fellow Adventurers.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: AmaMora

Breakfast On Board the Ship
Settle in for one last breakfast at the close of your incredible adventure.
Transfers to Munich International Airport (MUC)
Say goodbye to your fellow Adventurers and leave with the memories of a lifetime!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included/Exclude
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Disney-trained Adventure Guides and knowledgeable local experts
- Outstanding accommodations as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Daily activities and entertainment as specified in the itinerary
- Admission fees to attractions and performances as specified in the itinerary
- Porterage service
- Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
- All transportation as specified in the itinerary
- Transfers upon arrival and departure (excluding pre- or post-nights not booked through Adventures by Disney)
- Wi-Fi on the ship
- All gratuities
- Taxes, including airport departure taxes (where applicable)
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare to and from destination including excess baggage fees and other airport/airline fees
- Travel protection insurance
- Passport and visa fees
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks not in the dining room
