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.
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.
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 2025
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 you to join our incredible cruise on the Douro with a Latin Touch, featuring bilingual cruise managers, daily tours with Spanish-speaking guides, Latin-inspired music nights and other distinctive elements.
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 orange glow of pumpkins is often pictured hand in hand with the warm colors of autumn, falling leaves, and the arrival of the holidays. However, this seasonal staple has a deeper history and used to be savored all year round. As early as 5,500 B.C., people throughout South America, Mexico, and the eastern United States cultivated this crop. The earliest explorers recognized the pumpkin’s sweet flavor and brought it back to Europe, where the first pumpkin pie was created and made its cookbook debut in 1675.
Enjoy this treasured holiday recipe with your loved ones in your home – or perhaps on board with us on a Thanksgiving river cruise journey!
Serves 8 People
Ingredients
Pastry Crust
Pie Filling (about 10 ounces of double cream)
Preparation
Step 1. Put the flour and salt in a large bowl and add the cubes of butter.
Step 2. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to massage the butter into the flour until you have a mixture that resembles coarse breadcrumbs with no large lumps of butter remaining. Try to work quickly so that the mixture does not become greasy.
Step 3. Using a table knife, stir in just enough of the cold water to bind the dough together. You should always start with 1-2 tablespoons and add more if needed.
Step 4. Gently knead the pastry on a clean work surface until it comes together. Handle the pastry gently and as little as possible – just enough to bring it together to a smooth dough.
Pie Filling
Step 1. Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2. To make the filling, place the pumpkin chunks on a baking tray, cover with foil, and roast until tender. This will take about 20-30 minutes, depending on your pumpkin. Press the cooked pumpkin in a coarse sieve and extract any excess water. Set aside to cool before blending in a food processor to a pureé.
Step 3. Lightly whisk the eggs and extra yolk together in a large bowl.
Step 4. Place the sugar, spices, and the cream in a pan, bring to simmering point, giving it a whisk to mix everything together. Pour the mixture over the eggs and whisk it again briefly. Afterward, add the pumpkin pureé, still whisking to combine everything thoroughly.
Step 5. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Pour the filling into your pastry crust and bake for 35-40 minutes, when it puffs up around the edges but still feels slightly wobbly in the center.
Step 6. Remove the pie from the oven and place the tin on a wire cooling rack. Serve warm or chilled, with some chilled whipped cream.