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German Riverscapes
From £1,593 pp
This 9 day cruise combines the majesty of two great European rivers – the Rhine and the Danube. Explore the Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its numerous castles, and experience the tranquil Main meanders.
Travel the man-made Main-Danube canal – a stunning technological marvel – as you transit onto the beautiful Danube.
Discover the half-timbered buildings of Miltenberg and Wertheim, along with the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Würzburg, Bamberg and Regensburg.
Whats Included:
- River-view stateroom or suite of your choice, most with French balcony or drop-down panoramic windows.
- Elegant dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight snack).
- Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
- 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water.
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner, and Captain’s Gala Dinner.
- Special onboard entertainment includes lectures, cooking demonstrations, onboard music performances, and nightly music by the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar.
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles.
- Complimentary wifi onboard
- Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Director.
- All port taxes and local taxes.
- Flights & transfers available at an additional cost
A full complement of optional excursions is available and may be pre-purchased as discounted packages in advance or on an ad-hoc basis on board.
This afternoon, embark the vessel and get settled into your cabin. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially prepared Welcome Dinner. Departure 6pm
Day 2 - Regensburg
In the morning, your AMADEUS cruise ship arrives in Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval towns. During the morning walking tour you can admire this UNESCO world heritage site, which boasts architecture from many different centuries, reflecting its varied history. The stone bridge, built in 1135-1146, the Church of St. James and the patrician houses are a few of the highlights of this beautiful city. Perhaps sample a Regensburg bratwurst or admire the famous black forest cuckoo clocks as you explore.
In the afternoon, you can choose to join the excursion to the brewery at the Thurn and Taxis Castle, which includes a beer tasting.
Once you have returned to your ship, enjoy a special Bavarian evening on board
Day 3 - Nuremberg
After lunch, enjoy your afternoon in Nuremberg, either by yourself or as part of the guided city tour.
Consider a visit to the romantic old town of Nuremberg, which was lovingly restored after the destruction incurred during World War II.
Pass by the Palace of Justice, the venue of the Nuremberg trials, and walk through the narrow medieval alleyways starting at the foot of the castle.
You can also enjoy a stroll through the farmers’ market and try some local delicacies.
Day 4 - Bamberg
During breakfast, your AMADEUS vessel arrives in the beautiful imperial town of Bamberg.
This medieval town is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and has retained its medieval layout, along with its historic buildings and Baroque facades. You can explore on your own or join our informative walking tour in order to learn more about this beautiful town.
As you admire the seven hills of Bamberg, each topped with a stunning church, enjoy a beer from one of the many local breweries.
After rejoining your vessel, listen to a talk about the creation and importance of the Main-Danube Canal.
Day 5 - Ochsenfurt & Würzburg
In the morning, you will arrive in the town of Ochsenfurt, which boasts many charming half-timbered houses and well-preserved medieval town fortifications.
You can take part in the morning excursion to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. A comfortable bus will take you to this well-preserved medieval town, whose towers, city gates, walls, and half-timbered gables have remained unchanged since the Thirty Years’ War. You can also visit the popular Christmas museum and indulge in year-round Christmas shopping. At lunchtime, you will arrive in Würzburg, a Bavarian town known for its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture, located in the center of the Franconian wine district.
Experience the many beautiful sights of the town such as the marketplace, the Maria Chapel, the old Main Bridge, the Marienberg Fortress, and the surrounding vineyards.
Join the afternoon walking tour of Würzburg, which includes wine tasting, and experience all the highlights this town has to offer.
Day 6 - Wertheim & Miltenberg
In the morning, you can choose to join the excursion to Wertheim and Miltenberg, two towns picturesquely surrounded by forests and famous for their architecture and museums. Both are unique in their own way and reflect the history of the area.
Begin with a walking tour in Wertheim and explore its medieval streets and unique glass museum. In Miltenberg, see the timber-framed houses dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
Rejoin your vessel at lunchtime and spend the afternoon relaxing on board.
Day 7 - Oberwesel & Koblenz
After breakfast, your AMADEUS vessel docks in Oberwesel, the ”City of Towers”. Enjoy a stroll around the wall that still surrounds much of the city, or take a walk up to the castle, from which you can enjoy spectacular views of your surroundings.
In the afternoon, relax on deck as we cruise along the most beautiful section of the river — the legendary Upper Middle Rhine Valley, where you can see the statue of the mythical Lorelei.
In the late afternoon, you can take part in the walking tour of Koblenz, a town ideally situated at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle rivers. The Romans, the Franks, the Holy Roman Empire, the French, and the Germans all left their mark on this town over the course of its 2000-year history.
In the evening, enjoy culinary delights at the festive Captain’s Gala Dinner.
Day 8 - Koblenz & Cochem
Your vessel leaves Koblenz early in the morning and continues onwards to the old town of Cochem, located on the banks of the Moselle River.
The scenery in the Moselle Valley has been dominated by vineyards for millennia, with the first vineyards being established there by the Romans in the 2nd century. Cochem itself has narrow streets, winding alleyways, quaint churches, medieval town gates and walls, as well as the stunning Reichsburg castle.
Discover the beauty of the town on your own or take part in the guided afternoon walking tour with wine tasting.
Day 9 - Trier
Your ship arrives in Trier this morning at 11 am
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking.
The entire AMADEUS crew thanks you for your patronage, bids you farewell and wishes you a safe journey home.
The AMADEUS Brilliant is a 110-meter cruise ship built in 2011 and offers you premium travel comfort. Generous suites and cabins are located across three decks, offering accommodation for up to 150 passengers. The cabins are, for the most part, equipped with French balconies, which offer a fantastic view over the beautiful passing riverscapes.
Your culinary wishes will be attended to by our on-board Panorama-Restaurant, as well as by the Panorama-Bar, located above it, where you can sit back and relax in the lounge. All the on-board amenities are up to the customary high AMADEUS standard, and you can enjoy lounging on the spacious Sun Deck with its Lido Bar, or you can unwind with a good book in the quiet and comfortable AMADEUS Club. Regardless of what you choose to do, you will feel at home on board with us! Amadeus operate bilingual cruises (English/German), meaning that all announcements, menus and daily programme, etc. will be provided in both languages. All excursions are operated with English speaking guides.
Onboard Features & Facilities
• Panorama-Restaurant • Panorama-Bar and Lounge • Amadeus-Club with Internet station • Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard • Fitness Room • Hair Salon, Massage Room • Gift Shop • Laundry service • Complimentary bicycles onboard • Wi-Fi available • Lift
Accommodations & Amenities
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
Classic Staterooms
Be transported into a realm of comfort in one of the 68 staterooms.
With 68 staterooms at a comfortable 161 sq ft. you’ll have space of your own with all the accouterments including a flat screen TV, WiFi, separate boudoir, cabinet, seating area, a safe, Amadeus Signature Bed and the panoramic view from your French balcony.
Staterooms are located on all decks. The Mozart and Strauss Decks include French Balcony floor to ceiling windows.
Balcony Suites
These 8 suites enjoy a lounge area, offer floor to ceiling glass doors with french balcony and 237 sq ft of space to relax.
Nestle in this nook, perfect for two that invites lounging while enjoying indulgent amenities. In any one of the 8 suites you’ll enjoy the Amadeus Signature Bed, a separate bathroom with shower, WiFi, a flat screen TV, a minibar and panoramic windows with your own French balcony.
Suites are located on the Mozart Deck.
French Balcony Suites
237 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck
- Floor-to- ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony
- En-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Ample wardrobe space
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
A-1 Staterooms
161.5 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck
- Floor-to- ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony
- En-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Ample closet space
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
B-1 & B-4 Staterooms
161.5 ft² – Strauss (Middle) Deck
- Floor-to- ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony
- En-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Ample closet space
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
C-1 & C4 Staterooms
161 ft² – Haydn (Lower) Deck
- Panoramic windows (cannot be opened)
- En-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Ample closet space
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
C-SNG Staterooms
107.5 ft² – Haydn (Lower) Deck
- Panoramic windows (cannot be opened)
- En-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Ample closet space
- Single bed
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
Launched in 2023, the Amadeus Riva is designed to offer our guests an effortless combination of the vibrant energy of a river cruise day with an increasingly calm and intimate ship experience. The new ship offers 71 spacious deluxe cabins and 10 Amadeus suites in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the Amadeus Riva cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width.
All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.
The Amadeus Riva will incorporate the very latest technologies in sustainable travel. The innovative ship’s engine not only enables highly efficient energy management but also significantly reduces CO2 emissions. The ship’s newly developed air filtration system with two-stage purification is equally innovative and modern.
Explore this ship in a virtual 360 degree tour
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Panorama-Restaurant
- Panorama-Bar and Lounge
- Amadeus-Club
- “Café Vienna” with Viennese coffee specialities
- Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace”
- Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard
- Fitness Room
- Massage Room
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Service
- Complimentary bicycles on board
- Wi-Fi
- Lift
Accommodation & Amenities
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
Classic Staterooms
The beautiful 172 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
French Balcony Cabins
The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Amadeus Suites
These 10 suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Balcony Suites
284 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck
- Walk-out exterior balcony
- Comfortable corner sofa
- Luxurious bathroom en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe & hair dryer
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Large walk-in wardrobe
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
A-1 Stateroom
188 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck
- Drop-down panoramic french window
- Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Large walk-in wardrobe
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
B-1 & B-4 Staterooms
188 ft² – Strauss (Middle) Deck
- Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Drop-down panoramic french window
- Mini-bar
- Large walk-in wardrobe
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
C-1 & C4 Staterooms
172 ft² – Haydn (Lower) Deck
- Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Panoramic window (cannot be opened)
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
- Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Jun 14 | Amadeus Riva | Passau | £2250 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1423 | |
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1797 | |
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2250 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2450 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2710 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £3293 |
| Aug 6 | Amadeus Brilliant | Passau | £2041 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1302 | |
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1641 | |
| Lower Deck | Single | 108 ft², Fixed Windows | |||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 161 ft², French Balcony | £2041 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 161 ft², French Balcony | £2223 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 161 ft², French Balcony | £2467 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 237 ft², French Balcony | £2989 |
| Aug 14 | Amadeus Brilliant | Trier | £2041 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1302 | |
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1641 | |
| Lower Deck | Single | 108 ft², Fixed Windows | |||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 161 ft², French Balcony | £2041 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 161 ft², French Balcony | £2223 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 161 ft², French Balcony | £2467 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 237 ft², French Balcony | £2989 |
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Jul 19 | Amadeus Riva | Passau | £1593 | 15% Early booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1491 | |
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1593 | Was £1874 | |
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1998 | Was £2350 | |
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2561 | |
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2848 | |
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | Was £3457 |
| Jul 19 | Amadeus Riva | Trier | £1593 | 15% Early booking Discount | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1491 | |
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1593 | Was £1874 | |
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2350 | |
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2561 | |
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | Sold | Was £2848 | |
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £2939 | Was £3457 |
Why Choose this Cruise?
Austrian family hospitality makes cruising a relaxed affair. Excursions can be added ad hoc to allow more independent exploration and free time for you. A European facing, luxury cruising experience with English the language on board. One of our favourite river cruise lines and the one all the others have learnt from.
