{"id":2808,"date":"2020-08-12T15:35:07","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T19:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/?p=2808"},"modified":"2024-02-22T15:39:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T20:39:52","slug":"danube-river-cruises-perfect-every-kind-traveler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/danube-river-cruises-perfect-every-kind-traveler\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Danube River Cruises Are Perfect for Every Kind of Traveler"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why Danube River Cruises Are Perfect for Every Kind of Traveler<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Kristin Karst, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President at AmaWaterways<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Europe\u2019s Danube River runs through the heart of Old-World Europe where empires were built, kings and queens were crowned and some of the world\u2019s greatest music was composed. A journey along this legendary river offers the quintessential cruise experience \u2013 perfect for both first-time and experienced river cruisers alike. Along the Danube River, you\u2019ll see grand capitals like Vienna, Austria; Bratislava, Slovakia; and Budapest, Hungary. You\u2019ll also see villages so charming and picturesque it\u2019s as if they\u2019ve been lifted from the pages of a storybook.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite things about Danube River cruises<\/a> is there is something for everyone to experience and enjoy.<\/p>\n

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Family Travelers<\/b><\/p>\n

AmaWaterways is a family-owned and -operated company, so welcoming multi-generational families and accommodating their different needs has always been important to me. We\u2019ve made sure that no matter who is sailing and what their interests are, each family member can choose their own adventure and explore at their own pace. There is so much variety in the tours we offer on the Danube River. An active family member may wish to hike up to Castle Hill in Budapest, Hungary, while another \u201cfoodie\u201d in the family may prefer savoring local flavors at the city\u2019s Great Market Hall. The best part for me is watching families gather back together during our Sip & Sail complimentary cocktail hour and share stories about the exciting things they discovered during the day.<\/p>\n

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Food and Wine Enthusiasts<\/b><\/p>\n

Many travelers like to engage with the world through local culinary experiences, seeking out new flavors they cannot find anywhere else. Their taste buds will delight in the flavors along the Danube River where we offer many included Special Interest Tours to discover regional favorites like the finest apricots and liqueur in D\u00fcrnstein, Austria and Slovak cheese and sausage in Bratislava. They can also sample Bavarian beer during an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration in Vilshofen, Germany while enjoying a performance of Bavarian folk music and dance for a truly memorable experience. While on board, they can indulge in regionally inspired cuisine like Wiener schnitzel<\/i> and rich sachertorte<\/i> or enjoy a multi-course tasting menu at The Chef\u2019s Table specialty restaurant \u2013 included in the price of the river cruise. Wine connoisseurs can enjoy a specially curated Danube River Wine Cruise<\/a> where they benefit from an expert Wine Host on board to conduct informative wine tasting sessions and accompany them as they discover the local Riesling and Gr\u00fcner Veltliner wines of Austria\u2019s famed Wachau Valley region.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Active Travelers<\/b><\/p>\n

There are endless opportunities to stay active while exploring the timeless cities along the Danube River, including a stunning guided hike up to Slovakia\u2019s Bratislava Castle or Serbia\u2019s Fru\u0161<\/em>ka Gora National Park and an exhilarating bike ride from D\u00fcrnstein, Austria\u00a0to Melk, Austria. Active travelers also enhance their best selves on board by participating in complimentary wellness activities<\/a> led by a professional Wellness Host \u2013 from morning stretching on the Sun Deck while sailing into Weissenkirchen, Austria to engaging cardio and dance classes.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMaximum Relaxation\u201d Travelers<\/b><\/p>\n

Sometimes it\u2019s the small, quiet moments that are the most profound for travelers \u2013 whether it\u2019s simply reading a book on the Sun Deck and savoring the moment while watching the Danube River<\/a> scenery pass by or sipping local wines enjoying the Hungarian Parliament building illuminated magnificently at night. Others, inspired by Mozart, revel in the classical music played live on board, which further sets the scene for their journey.<\/p>\n

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Guests traveling with treasured friends are able to strengthen their existing bonds and create new lasting memories together. Laughs are shared over a glass of local Gr\u00fcner Veltliner<\/em> <\/b><\/em>wine on board and old favorite stories are often relived during excursions to places like Mondsee \u2013 where the wedding scene in The Sound of Music <\/i>was filmed. Another favorite for groups of friends is visiting the Danube River\u2019s magical Christmas Markets<\/a> in cities like Vienna, Budapest and Passau, where newly found treasures are shared over gingerbread and mugs of mulled wine.<\/p>\n

As you can see, everyone is in for the experience of a lifetime when cruising the Danube River!<\/p>\n

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A native of Dresden, Germany, Kristin Karst is one of the leading executives in the travel industry known for her unwavering support of travel advisors and her personal commitment to pioneering innovative guest services. She co-founded AmaWaterways with Rudi Schreiner and Jimmy Murphy in 2002 and has been profiled in several top-tier travel trade and consumer publications. Kristin was honored with the prestigious Travel Vanguard Award by AFAR Media and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Travel Weekly.<\/em><\/p>\n

AmaWaterways<\/a> \u2013 a family-owned company celebrating 18 years on the river \u2013 leads the river cruise industry in innovation and offers unforgettable river cruises with 25 ships sailing the rivers of Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa, including Egypt. The company has the highest-rated ships in Europe according to the third edition of Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe & the USA and has received countless honors and accolades including Cruise Critic\u2019s Editor\u2019s Pick Award for \u201cBest for Active Cruisers\u201d; 2018 AFAR Reader\u2019s Choice Award for \u201cBest River Cruise Line\u201d and inclusion of AmaMagna in 2019 TIME \u201cWorld\u2019s Greatest Places\u201d as well as USA Today\u2019s 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Award for \u201cBest River Cruise Ship.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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