AmaWaterways wine cruises add a unique epicurean dimension to a variety of itineraries at no additional cost. Join one of these wine cruises with a special wine host and be treated to a menu of exclusive wine and culinary experiences designed to delve deeper into the wonderful flavors and tastes of Europe.
European cities transform into majestic winter wonderlands for the holiday season – and we invite you to experience all their splendor with us. In addition to our variety of daily excursions, you will also have the opportunity to visit festive Christmas Markets in select destinations and participate in nostalgic traditions.
Maximize your Christmas experience by embarking at the height of the holiday market season with daily or near-daily visits to Christmas Markets.
Get "just a taste" of the holidays in mid-November or late December with visits to one or two Christmas Markets during your river cruise.
We are pleased to offer guests the opportunity to experience Floriade in 2022 while sailing along the Rhine River and Dutch and Belgian Waterways between April 14 and October 9. Right outside Amsterdam, this rare experience calls for its visitors to “explore, touch and change” as part of their journey into Floriade – which is set to feature stunning gardens, innovative sustainable gardening exhibits, live entertainment, talk shows, souvenirs and food stalls.
We invite you to join our incredible cruise on the Rhône with a Latin Touch, featuring bilingual cruise managers, daily tours with Spanish-speaking guides, Latin-inspired music nights and other distinctive elements.
Explore the rich history of classical music along the Danube River where famous composers lived, worked and performed. Plus, be treated to a variety of live performances on this melodious journey.
Based on the overwhelmingly positive response received from the announcement of our first-ever “Soulful Experience” on the Rhône River in 2023, we are delighted to announce four new opportunities for guests to celebrate their heritage and discover Black history and culture along the rivers with us in 2024.
Join award-winning television host and travel expert, Samantha Brown, Godmother of AmaMagna, as we cruise through four countries along the Danube River. Special events and Travel Talks are included on this exclusive sailing.
Join Chef Joanne Weir, award-winning cookbook author, restaurant owner and host of PBS television series “Plates & Places” as she hosts a special 7-night Flavors of Burgundy river cruise.
We invite you to join our incredible cruise on the Danube with a Latin Touch, featuring bilingual cruise managers, daily tours with Spanish-speaking guides, Latin-inspired music nights and other distinctive elements.
Based on the overwhelmingly positive response received from the announcement of our first-ever “Soulful Experience” on the Rhône River in 2023, we are delighted to announce four new opportunities for guests to celebrate their heritage and discover Black history and culture along the rivers with us in 2025
Explore the rich history of classical and folkloric music along the Danube River where famous composers lived, worked and performed. Plus, be treated to a variety of live performances on this melodious journey.
Countries Visited: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
Join award-winning television host and travel expert, Samantha Brown, Godmother of AmaMagna, as we cruise through five countries along the Danube River. Special events and Travel Talks are included on this exclusive sailing.
We invite our loyal past guests to join us once again on these special Loyalty Cruises, offering unique experiences in multiple ports, commemorative gifts, and many more surprises and delights.
Imagine if there was a way to combine luxury river cruising on the iconic Danube with the opportunity to indulge your passion and play golf. We have created the perfect package to enable you to do just that with our Exclusive Concierge Golf Program. Discover Europe, complete with award winning cuisine, incredible service and a choice of excursions in every port, as well as up to 5 rounds of golf at some of the leading championship courses on the continent.
AmaWaterways’ Exclusive Concierge Golf Program is available on select Magna on the Danube cruises sailing aboard the AmaMagna.
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The term pipérade dates from the early 19th century and is derived from the Latin word “piper” which means—not surprisingly—pepper.
This dish is to the Basque country what Ratatouille is to Provence. It can be served as an appetizer in which to dip bread, or as a heartier main dish. The eggs in the recipe are not mixed into the sauce; rather, they are cracked into indentations made in the surface of the sauce, where they coagulate and turn white in the heat of the oven. Made with bell peppers, tomatoes and fresh herbs, the bright pipérade colors reflect the red, green and white of the Basque flag.
France vs. Spain
Although you’ll only visit the Spanish side with AmaWaterways, Basque Country is comprised of seven European provinces—three of which can be found in southwestern France. Basque culture in Northern Spain is vibrant, spicy and diverse, particularly when it comes to food, like pintxhos (Basque tapas) and sagardotegi (Basque cider houses only found in Spain). Basque Spain is also home to the Running of the Bulls.
Basque France is somewhat more reserved and moves to the speed of its verdant countryside—although the town of Espelette, from which a pepper condiment of the same name is derived, holds a lively annual festival to celebrate the peppers of its pipérade. However, differences in cuisine and personality aside, a love of pipérade is shared across the border
Ingredients
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450°F. Sauté the onions and sliced garlic in olive oil on medium high heat until translucent (5-7 minutes). Add the spices and “bloom” them out (sauté until you start to smell them). Add tomatoes. Break them up with a metal spoon if canned, and then add roasted red peppers. Add bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper. Turn heat down to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Place about 2 cups of the finished product in an oven-proof cast iron pan (a small paella pan works great). Make resting places for your eggs with a spoon and crack one egg into each of those spots (crack into a bowl first to help with pouring and to avoid the risk of a cracked shell falling into the stew).
Bake for 7-10 minutes, until the egg whites begin to set, but the yolk remains runny. Slice and grill bread and serve with dish.
Makes 4 servings.
Why Reserve Our Optional Land Package in Spain’s Basque Country
Add a bonus country to your Taste of Bordeaux river cruise: Spain! Make the most of your international airfare and indulge your wanderlust by exploring this intriguing, culture-rich region. Whether you’re a self-described foodie, exploring your Spanish heritage or are simply interested in extending your journey, our 4-night Basque Country land package, which includes visits to Bilbao and San Sebastián, is sure to inspire you.
What’s Included in Your Optional Land Package
Contact your preferred travel advisor to extend your Taste of Bordeaux journey into Basque Country today!