This summer, elevate your vacation with award-winning AmaWaterways. Combining refined luxury, authentic cultural experiences and attentive service, AmaWaterways river cruises offer a relaxed way to discover Europe’s most famous waterways, including the Danube, Rhine, Seine and Douro.
Cruising with AmaWaterways in summer means visiting destinations at their liveliest. Longer daylight hours provide extra time to explore charming towns, lush vineyards and historic landmarks. Imagine sipping a cocktail on the Sun Deck as the ship glides past rolling hills and castles, or wandering illuminated streets in cities like Paris or Budapest on warm summer evenings.
On board, you’ll find thoughtfully designed ships that typically welcome around 156 guests per sailing, creating an intimate, comfortable atmosphere. Regional cuisine made with fresh local ingredients highlights each destination, and wines sourced from the regions complement every meal. Whether you relax by the pool, take part in onboard enrichment activities or enjoy evening entertainment in the lounge, the experience balances leisure and cultural discovery.
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Summer is also an ideal season to enjoy AmaWaterways’ included shore excursions. The seven-night Enticing Douro itinerary through Portugal showcases the sunlit Douro Valley, where terraced vineyards and rolling hills create a memorable backdrop. In Porto, stroll through the historic quarter on a guided walk—offered at both regular and gentle paces—followed by a Port wine tasting on a warm afternoon. A full-day excursion to Salamanca reveals the UNESCO-designated “Golden City,” its sandstone facades glowing in summer light. Throughout the voyage, meals at local quintas—traditional wine estates—feature seasonal ingredients and regional flavors that match the pace of summer travel.
Make your summer escape more immersive with AmaWaterways’ Complimentary Land Package offer. On select 2025 departures, add up to four nights to explore further with stays in 4- and 5-star hotels, guided excursions, transfers and luggage service included. In Portugal, for example, extend your trip with three nights in Lisbon to see the UNESCO-listed Belém Tower, visit the fairytale Pena Palace and sample iconic Portuguese pastries.
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AmaWaterways can turn your summer vacation into an extended European journey filled with scenic cruising, local cuisine and curated excursions. This limited-time offer ends March 31, 2025. Contact your travel advisor or visit AmaWaterways.com/FreeLand to reserve your river cruise and land package today.