12-Night Trip on AmaBella

Gems of Southeast Europe

Cruise, Small Ship/Yacht, Cruisetour, River cruise

Vienna to Istanbul Cruisetour

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From Vienna to Istanbul, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, showcase the best of eastern Europe. Wine connoisseurs will have a chance to taste history from the centuries-old wine-growing hills dating back to the Romans in Ilok, a royal and vinous town. Be treated to the flavors, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent. And the active adventurers will appreciate hiking to the UNESCO-designated Ivanovo Rock Hewn Churches and biking through Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Park and Vidin’s Baba Vida castle. Be treated to the flavors, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent.
12 Nights Starting At
August 16, 2025 through August 28, 2025
Book by:
August 12, 2025 7:00 PM
Cabin Cat: E
Inside Outside Balcony Suite
N/A $5,934.00
Cat: E
$494.50 per night
$7,333.00
Cat: C
$611.08 per night
$9,833.00
Cat: SUITE
$819.42 per night
More Pricing Information
Inside Outside
N/A $5,934.00
Cat: E
$494.50 per night
Balcony Suite
$7,333.00
Cat: C
$611.08 per night
$9,833.00
Cat: SUITE
$819.42 per night
More Pricing Information
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 3
Day 4
Day 4
Day 5
Vukovar
Day 6
Day 7
Iron Gates
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Giurgiu
Day 10
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
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Dates & prices
Additional
Offers
Inside Outside Balcony Suite

12 Nights from $5,934.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: E
August 12, 2025 7:00 PM
N/A
$5,934.00
USD
Cat: E
$494.50 per night
$7,333.00
USD
Cat: C
$611.08 per night
$9,833.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$819.42 per night

12 Nights from $6,634.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: E
April 22, 2025 7:00 PM
N/A
$6,634.00
USD
Cat: E
$552.83 per night
$8,033.00
USD
Cat: C
$669.42 per night
$10,533.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$877.75 per night

12 Nights from $6,584.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: E
May 20, 2025 7:00 PM
N/A
$6,584.00
USD
Cat: E
$548.67 per night
$7,983.00
USD
Cat: C
$665.25 per night
$10,483.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$873.58 per night

12 Nights from $6,084.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: E
June 17, 2025 7:00 PM
N/A
$6,084.00
USD
Cat: E
$507.00 per night
$7,483.00
USD
Cat: C
$623.58 per night
$9,983.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$831.92 per night

12 Nights from $6,634.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: E
September 09, 2025 7:00 PM
N/A
$6,634.00
USD
Cat: E
$552.83 per night
$8,033.00
USD
Cat: C
$669.42 per night
$10,533.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$877.75 per night

12 Nights from $6,384.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: E
October 07, 2025 7:00 PM
N/A
$6,384.00
USD
Cat: E
$532.00 per night
$7,783.00
USD
Cat: C
$648.58 per night
$10,283.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$856.92 per night

12 Nights from $5,984.00 (USD) Per Person
Cabin Cat: E
November 04, 2025 7:00 PM
N/A
$5,984.00
USD
Cat: E
$498.67 per night
$7,383.00
USD
Cat: C
$615.25 per night
$9,883.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$823.58 per night
Additional
Offers







Inside
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Outside
$5,934.00
USD
Cat: E
$494.50 per night
$6,634.00
USD
Cat: E
$552.83 per night
$6,584.00
USD
Cat: E
$548.67 per night
$6,084.00
USD
Cat: E
$507.00 per night
$6,634.00
USD
Cat: E
$552.83 per night
$6,384.00
USD
Cat: E
$532.00 per night
$5,984.00
USD
Cat: E
$498.67 per night
Balcony
$7,333.00
USD
Cat: C
$611.08 per night
$8,033.00
USD
Cat: C
$669.42 per night
$7,983.00
USD
Cat: C
$665.25 per night
$7,483.00
USD
Cat: C
$623.58 per night
$8,033.00
USD
Cat: C
$669.42 per night
$7,783.00
USD
Cat: C
$648.58 per night
$7,383.00
USD
Cat: C
$615.25 per night
Suite
$9,833.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$819.42 per night
$10,533.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$877.75 per night
$10,483.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$873.58 per night
$9,983.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$831.92 per night
$10,533.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$877.75 per night
$10,283.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$856.92 per night
$9,883.00
USD
Cat: SUITE
$823.58 per night

About AmaBella

Ship Overview
AmaBella
Isn’t she lovely? Newly reimagined in 2021, the graceful AmaBella is a stunning river ship, unique in her own right. The intimate lounge is an inviting place to grab a cocktail and the thoughtfully redesigned reception area, adorned with charming pieces of contemporary art, provides a warm welcome after a day exploring ashore. Most staterooms feature our signature twin balconies so you can enjoy the views however you wish, as well as Entertainment-On-Demand and marble bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads. Elegant suites feature added enhancements, including a large sitting area and an expansive bathroom complete with a bathtub and separate shower. You’ll also find a massage and hair salon on board, a fitness room, specialty coffee station and a gift shop. An expansive Sun Deck with a heated pool offers special moments of pure relaxation. Mealtimes are a feast for the senses in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table where you will witness our chefs in action through our glass-walled kitchen. Our new “Café Bistro” is the perfect al fresco setting to play cards, mingle or enjoy a light lunch. Throughout your journey on the Danube, you may catch sight of AmaVerde, AmaBella’s “secret lover.” The two ships cross paths as they sail opposite directions, catching brief moments together as they rendezvous in select ports along the Danube River.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2010
Ship Length
443 feet
Ship Beam
38 feet
Total Capacity
160
Crew Size
51
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Cabin Categories
SUITE Suite - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $9,833.00 USD
AA Category AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,533.00 USD
AB Category AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,333.00 USD
BA Category BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,133.00 USD
BB Category BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $7,933.00 USD
C Category C - French Balcony $7,333.00 USD
D Category D $6,233.00 USD
E Category E $5,934.00 USD
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Gems of Southeast Europe

Day 1
Vienna
Hotel check-in

Day 2
Vienna
“Imperial Vienna” tour

Day 3
Budapest
Transfer to Budapest
Embarkation
EMBARKATION

Day 4
Budapest
Scenic cruising

Mohacs
Pécs excursion
OR Szekszárd wine tasting
OR Guided Bike Ride Along the Danube

Day 5
Vukovar
Vukovar City tour
OR Osijek Tour
OR Vukovar bike tour
Croatian wine tasting
OR Vucedol Museum

Day 6
Belgrade
“The City by Two Rivers” tour
OR Belgrade Fortress hike
“Brandies of Belgrade” tasting
OR Belgrade bike tour
OR Novi Sad Tour

Day 7
Iron Gates
Golubac Fortress visit
Scenic Cruising – The Iron Gates

Day 8
Vidin
Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour
OR Banitsa pastry and yogurt tasting
OR Vidin bike tour

Day 9
Rousse
Full-day Veliko Tarnovo excursion
OR Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights Tour
OR Full-day Bucharest excursion

Day 10
Giurgiu
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer to Bucharest

Bucharest
Flight to Istanbul

Istanbul
Hotel check-in

Day 11
Istanbul
Istanbul Walking Tour

Day 12
Istanbul
Topkapi Palace & Harem

Day 13
Istanbul
Return flight home
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
AmaBella
Isn’t she lovely? Newly reimagined in 2021, the graceful AmaBella is a stunning river ship, unique in her own right. The intimate lounge is an inviting place to grab a cocktail and the thoughtfully redesigned reception area, adorned with charming pieces of contemporary art, provides a warm welcome after a day exploring ashore. Most staterooms feature our signature twin balconies so you can enjoy the views however you wish, as well as Entertainment-On-Demand and marble bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads. Elegant suites feature added enhancements, including a large sitting area and an expansive bathroom complete with a bathtub and separate shower. You’ll also find a massage and hair salon on board, a fitness room, specialty coffee station and a gift shop. An expansive Sun Deck with a heated pool offers special moments of pure relaxation. Mealtimes are a feast for the senses in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table where you will witness our chefs in action through our glass-walled kitchen. Our new “Café Bistro” is the perfect al fresco setting to play cards, mingle or enjoy a light lunch. Throughout your journey on the Danube, you may catch sight of AmaVerde, AmaBella’s “secret lover.” The two ships cross paths as they sail opposite directions, catching brief moments together as they rendezvous in select ports along the Danube River.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2010
Ship Length
443 feet
Ship Beam
38 feet
Total Capacity
160
Crew Size
51
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Cabin Categories
SUITE Suite - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $9,833.00 USD
AA Category AA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,533.00 USD
AB Category AB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,333.00 USD
BA Category BA - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $8,133.00 USD
BB Category BB - French Balcony & Outside Balcony $7,933.00 USD
C Category C - French Balcony $7,333.00 USD
D Category D $6,233.00 USD
E Category E $5,934.00 USD
Deck plans are not yet available
AMAWaterways: Gems of Southeast Europe

Day 1
Vienna
Hotel check-in

Day 2
Vienna
“Imperial Vienna” tour

Day 3
Budapest
Transfer to Budapest
Embarkation
EMBARKATION

Day 4
Budapest
Scenic cruising

Mohacs
Pécs excursion
OR Szekszárd wine tasting
OR Guided Bike Ride Along the Danube

Day 5
Vukovar
Vukovar City tour
OR Osijek Tour
OR Vukovar bike tour
Croatian wine tasting
OR Vucedol Museum

Day 6
Belgrade
“The City by Two Rivers” tour
OR Belgrade Fortress hike
“Brandies of Belgrade” tasting
OR Belgrade bike tour
OR Novi Sad Tour

Day 7
Iron Gates
Golubac Fortress visit
Scenic Cruising – The Iron Gates

Day 8
Vidin
Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour
OR Banitsa pastry and yogurt tasting
OR Vidin bike tour

Day 9
Rousse
Full-day Veliko Tarnovo excursion
OR Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights Tour
OR Full-day Bucharest excursion

Day 10
Giurgiu
DISEMBARKATION
Transfer to Bucharest

Bucharest
Flight to Istanbul

Istanbul
Hotel check-in

Day 11
Istanbul
Istanbul Walking Tour

Day 12
Istanbul
Topkapi Palace & Harem

Day 13
Istanbul
Return flight home
About AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways logo
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.

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About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.