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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Much like his contemporary, Leonardo da Vinci, Dürer was celebrated throughout his life for his innovative talents and prodigious body of work. Visit Nuremberg, Germany, Dürer’s hometown, on our Legendary Danube, Blue Danube Discovery and Iconic Christmas Markets sailings.
Redefining a Medium
His patronage included kings and queens. Andrea Mantegna and da Vinci were among his acquaintances, whether in person or by letters. Along with his portraits and self-portraits, Dürer is most known for his incredibly sophisticated woodcuts which revolutionized the medium in a way not seen again until M.C. Escher. Dürer’s vast portfolio also includes altar pieces, books, watercolors, books, pen-and-ink drawings and copper engravings. A native son of his beloved Nuremberg, he often travelled throughout Europe to study and connect with some of the old masters (and collect important commissions), but he always returned.
Arts and Culture in Nuremberg
During the 15th and 16th centuries, Nuremberg was one of the most artistic, inventive and commercial centers of the world. Great minds converged with an eye towards progress and a long, decorated history as a center of humanism, science, printing and mechanical invention. The Renaissance was an exciting time to be alive, particularly in Germany (then known as the Holy Roman Empire). Johann Gutenberg created the first printing press in the mid-1400s and the worlds of science and mechanical invention were truly flourishing.
Notable Masterpieces
A deeply religious man, Albrecht Dürer was also highly influenced by the new world around him. He painted one of the most recognizable images of Adam and Eve in 1507 and carved woodcuts in 1515 of the first maps of the stars of the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Praying Hands, his iconic pen-and-ink sketch circa 1507, is one of his most revered works, along with his distinctive signature on all his pieces. His books were engraved with pages of pure art in an era where images were not readily available in magazines and computers.
A Visit to Dürer’s Home
Many of these works are celebrated in the very same home he originally shared with his wife Agnes Frey Dürer (and his mother and younger brother after his father’s death). Dürer’s Home, turned into a museum honoring his life and works, has been meticulously preserved to maintain an air of its one-time owner. As part of our 14-night Magnificent Europe itinerary, returning in 2025, you will have the opportunity to visit this museum during your overnight stay in Nuremberg. “Back to Dürer” is the museum’s motto and it’s easy to see why as you step into the master’s living and working quarters. A special attraction includes a replica of a large painting and printing workshop, where his techniques are demonstrated. The artist himself ‘greets’ visitors with a digital display of his famous self-portrait of 1500. Via a headset, wife Agnes chats about daily life in the household and by special request, sometimes even makes an appearance for guided tours (played by an actress in costume). In the screening room, a multivision show further enlightens visitors, who are invited to explore four floors of exhibits.
The artist’s epitaph proclaims: “Whatever was immortal in Albrecht Dürer lies beneath this mound.” Luckily for us, his immortal works were left behind to cherish.
Trace Albrecht Dürer's footsteps during our visit to Nuremberg, Germany as part of our Legendary Danube, Blue Danube Discovery, Magnificent Europe, and Iconic Christmas Markets river cruises.