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Awaken Your Palate on a Wine Cruise
Uncork local traditions and savor intense flavors during one of our more than 60 exclusive AmaWaterways Celebration of Wine Cruises. Offering enhanced epicurean experiences included in the price of your river cruise, these thrilling wine-themed journeys sail through Austria’s UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley; France’s celebrated Bordeaux area and equally distinguished Burgundy and Côtes du Rhône regions; Portugal’s Douro Valley, the oldest demarcated wine region in the world; Germany’s breathtaking Rheingau, Franconia and Moselle regions and beyond.
Insider’s View with The Experts
A superbly knowledgeable Wine Host, cultivated from an exclusive group throughout North America, will bring delicious wine on board, lead special tastings and discussions, as well as a food and wine pairing dinner, and accompany you to historic cellars and vineyards ashore.
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Gondola ride in Rüdesheim, Germany
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The Art of Wine Pairing
Tantalize your taste buds at a food and wine pairing dinner, designed to heighten the relationship between the two. Rosemary-crusted lamb? A clear match for Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Oysters on the half shell? Try a Loire white. Rich chocolate cake? Port is in order.
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Explore Vineyards with an Expert Guide
Authentic Encounters
Authentic encounters add to the rich tapestry of local culture, always making for memorable encounters. Walk alongside artisans and vintners through the same fields in which their ancestors toiled. Learn how best to pair decadent chocolate with wine; discover how olives transform into the Mediterranean’s prized nectar, olive oil; go in search of the “Black Diamond” truffles in Avignon; or be tempted by everything from apricot jams and strudels to apricot brandy while in Austria’s enchanting Wachau Valley.
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Soulful Experiences
Discover Black history and culture with special experiences in three unique destinations. Learn about ancient African civilization in Egypt with exclusive access to the tomb of Queen Nefertari on a private tour, a private lunch at the Abdeen Presidential Palace and a visit to a colorful village to meet its Nubian residents. In Portugal, explore the history of the Black and African diaspora in Lisbon along the breathtaking Douro River. Or commemorate Junetheenth in France with a variety of exclusive experiences, such as guided tours showcasing jazz, food and wine, all with a unique focus celebrating Black heritage.
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Iconic Christmas Markets
Four countries—Hungary, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic—await your arrival for one unique, festive celebration after another. Visit iconic cities like Budapest, Vienna, Nuremberg and Prague where a day spent at these Christmas Markets is the ultimate gift. Children singing carols, enticing aromas of gingerbread and timeless wonders are a feast for your senses.
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Christmas Markets on The Danube
Experience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry along the captivating Danube. Discover the Baroque splendor of the Habsburg Empire with visits to regal Christmas Markets at Vienna’s Schönbrunn and Salzburg’s Hellbrunn Palace. Stroll through Regensburg’s romantic market in front of the Thurn and Taxis Palace and be spellbound by Prague’s Old Town Christmas Market.
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Christmas Markets on The Rhine
From the colorful canals of Amsterdam to the Swiss mountain peaks of Lucerne and Zurich, soak up the holiday festivities in four countries. Cologne’s Christmas Market with its impressive Gothic cathedral as its backdrop; the “Capital of Noël,” Strasbourg; and Heidelberg’s market are all timeless, highlighting traditions handed down through the centuries.