AMA means love and believe me, AMAWaterways really knows how to turn it on! This will be my fourth river ship cruise with AMA, so I can tell you this first-hand. What’s not to love when you get the chance to board a magnificent ship and cruise the romantic Danube? In fact, while filming along this glorious river for Plates & Places, I was already planning how I could go back…so I am! Want to come along?!
We’ll spend 8 days and 7 nights aboard the luxurious river ship, the AmaSonata. Offering spacious river view suites, a stunning lounge, elegant dining rooms, relaxing viewing deck and pool, she’s the perfect ship to guide us through this incredible region. Each detail is meticulously curated, so you’ll feel like royalty every minute of every day.
From the moment we embark in Budapest, Hungary, you will see why the Danube has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians, such as Mozart and Beethoven. From Budapest, we’ll cruise through Slovakia, Austria and Germany to visit such legendary cities as Vienna, Bratislava and Salzburg. We’ll take in the stunning scenery with its vibrant green mountains, vineyards that cascade above the tiny towns, as well as the grand abbeys and fortresses perched high above the Danube.
Traveling through these four Old World European countries will give us a chance to savor the extraordinary culinary traditions that bring this part of the world alive. We’ll sample the best wiener schnitzel, infamous Sacher Torte, Apfelstrudel (aka apple strudel) and finish it off with Salzburg’s not-to-be-missed Mozartkugel -- a sweet dark chocolate confection made with pistachio marzipan and nougat.
And let’s not forget about the wines!! We’ll taste some of the best rich and silky Rieslings in Germany. But when it comes to Austria? Spoiler alert: one of my favorite stops along this voyage is the Austrian Lake District and the outstanding UNESCO wine-producing region of Wachu Valley-- especially their elegant white wine, Grüner Veltliner. This part of the world is literally a playground for foodies and wine lovers!
Ready to join me for this extraordinary journey? I’ve teamed up with AmaWaterways to offer a discounted river ship cruise for my friends on this very special sailing adventure on the “Melodies of the Danube Cruise”*!
And as a friend of mine, you are invited to join a special private group with additional perks, just for you:
- Join me for an evening at the onboard specialty restaurant, The Chef’s Table, for a very fun and intimate night featuring a regionally-inspired tasting menu paired with hand-selected wine!
- And speaking of wine, I’ll also take you on an exclusive tour to taste some of the region’s best wines at a special winery.
- If that’s not enough, my friends at AMA are yours too, as they are offering a very special promotional savings just for you!! Follow the link below and use promo code “2020JW”
And a few more surprises! *This tour is operated by AmaWaterways and space is limited!
Please note the above special perks are only available either by submitting your request for more information using the online form linked here or by calling our travel experts at 866-626-0170 . Be sure to mention promo code “2020JW”.
Bon Voyage!
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