Romania is shaped by centuries of history that have taken place along the Lower Danube. From Bucharest’s historic neighborhoods to small riverside towns, the country reflects Roman, Ottoman and Eastern European influences. Regional cuisine and long-standing traditions offer insight into daily life, revealing a destination defined by heritage, landscape and cultural continuity.
Romania River Cruises
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Layers of Bucharest
In Bucharest, wide boulevards and neoclassical facades reflect its “Little Paris” past, while Communist-era landmarks like the Palace of the Parliament reveal a more recent chapter. Local cafés, markets and historic neighborhoods bring a lived-in perspective to the city.
Featured Experiences in Romania
Bucharest City Tour
Discover Bucharest on a guided tour of historic districts and wide avenues, exploring how its past has shaped its evolving identity.
Palace of the Parliament Visit
Step inside Bucharest’s Palace of the Parliament, one of the world’s largest administrative buildings, revealing insight into Romania’s recent past.
Bran Castle Visit
Explore Bran Castle, linked to the Dracula legend. Beyond the stories, it showcases medieval architecture and Transylvanian folklore.
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Land Extensions
Grand Boulevards and Medieval Charm in Romania
Discover Bucharest’s grand boulevards, historic landmarks and vibrant culture. Explore Brasov’s medieval charm and scenic Carpathian surroundings for an immersive journey highlighting Romania’s history and beauty.
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“We’ve told so many people about how river cruising with AmaWaterways is the best-kept secret in travel, and we are already talking about what river we will experience next.”
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Meghan F.
“Hats off and a bow down to the AmaSiena crew for providing a wonderful experience. I want to give a special shout-out to our Cruise Director. She was there for us all the time including pre- and post-cruise experinces. She is the best Cruise Director of any cruise we have ever been on! ”
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Tom C.
“We had planned our river cruise during Christmas, but we didn’t even miss celebrating at home because AmaLucia was completely decked out with wreaths, ornaments, and lights and there were at least four Christmas trees on board. Our gift to the kids this year was the river cruise, but we did take advantage of the ship’s tradition of everyone putting their slippers out to sneak some trinkets into theirs. It was so fun; we may even start doing this at home! On board the ship, our family played a lot of board games in the lounge and danced to the live music each evening. We also spent some quiet time together in the stateroom watching Christmas movies. The gift of traveling with your family is that you don’t have constant distractions or activities to run to – you can just spend more time being together.”
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Jennifer V.
“As a slightly disabled 80-year-old, I missed out on many included excursions with other companies. Then I found AmaWaterways and their gentle walker options and my world opened up.”
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Patricia T.
“From the moment we landed in Amsterdam for the pre-cruise until the last day of the post-cruise in Zurich, our tour manager, Florentin, made us feel welcome and safe. He remained with us throughout the trip and was extremely professional, knowledgeable and resourceful. Florentin always had a smile on his face and interesting details about the cities on our trip.”
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Ernestina R.
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