7-night Gems of Southeast Europe Cruise

September 29, 2025

AmaWaterways: AmaVerde

Budapest/Giurgiu

Vacation Offer ID 1538732

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From $3,899

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Overview

Ship Info

Activities & Services

Staterooms

Deckplans

Cruise Theme: Sip, Savor, and Enjoy! North American Wine Host Sailings

<p>The majority of our Wine Cruises offer the unique opportunity to sample European wines in the region you are sailing through, as well as those brought on board from a North American winery. On these sailings, you will have the unique opportunity to compare and contrast a selection of New World wines (selected by your Wine Host) with those of the Old World while discovering the history and modern-day culture of the region.</p>

Cruise Inclusions

SPACIOUS STATEROOMS

7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with twin balconies)
Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations
Mini-fridge, desk and sitting area
Bottled water replenished daily

AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES

Wellness Activities with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.
Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
Internet and Wi-Fi access
Sun deck pool with swim-up bar and walking track
Fitness room, massage services and hair salon
Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
Daily entertainment including cultural performances

AWARD-WINNING DINING

All onboard dining in a variety of venues
Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge

A WORLD OF EXPLORATION

Immersive tours in every destination
Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
Bike tours and hikes
Special Interest Tours
Knowledgeable guides
Personal headset for easy exploration
Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Optional shore excursions

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Budapest Budapest 09/29/2025 Board the ship for your Gems of Southeast Europe cruise. (D),	09/29/2025	09/29/2025
Mohacs Mohacs 09/30/2025 Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohács. You'll then visit Pécs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit the UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter's Basilica, the city's main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Széchenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pécs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or for wine connoisseurs, you'll want to go to the Szekszárd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. You may also take an exhilarating guided bike tour around Mohács. (B,L,D),	09/30/2025	09/30/2025
Pecs Pecs 09/30/2025 Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohács. You'll then visit Pécs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit the UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter's Basilica, the city's main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Széchenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pécs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or for wine connoisseurs, you'll want to go to the Szekszárd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. You may also take an exhilarating guided bike tour around Mohács. (B,L,D),	09/30/2025	09/30/2025
Vukovar Vukovar 10/01/2025 Enjoy your morning in Vukovar on a guided city tour where you may visit sites such as Eltz Manor House and Vukovar’s famous water tower. Alternatively, you may see Osijek on a guided tour. For those looking for a more active experience, you may explore Vukovar on an active bike tour. In the afternoon, enjoy a Croatian wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars, famous for their Grasevina, Traminac and Frankovka wines. You can also choose to explore the Vucedol Museum, home to fascinating exhibits on prehistoric culture and one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe. (B,L,D)	10/01/2025	10/01/2025
Belgrade Belgrade 10/02/2025 Explore Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, on a city tour, which includes the Nikola Tesla Museum, encompassing the world-renowned inventor’s life and inventions, as well as the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava, the largest such church in the world. Alternatively, you can hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, enjoy a taste of the region by sampling a few types of Serbian brandy paired with delicious local appetizers, including Šlivovitz, which was added in 2022 to UNESCO’s list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage.” For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. Or explore Novi Sad, a city rich in tradition and culture, on an afternoon walking tour. Begin your tour at the Dunavski (Danube) Park; stroll through Stari Grad, the old town center; and explore Liberty Square, which is dominated by the Old Town Hall. (B,L,D)	10/02/2025	10/02/2025
Golubac Fortress Golubac Fortress 10/03/2025 Visit Golubac Fortress – a medieval fortified town on the south side of the Danube River – before cruising through the Iron Gates. The Iron Gates is one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. The ancient King Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, is proudly carved into the mountainside and always captivates travelers. (B,L,D)	10/03/2025	10/03/2025
Iron Gates (Cruising) Iron Gates (Cruising) 10/03/2025 Visit Golubac Fortress – a medieval fortified town on the south side of the Danube River – before cruising through the Iron Gates. The Iron Gates is one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. The ancient King Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, is proudly carved into the mountainside and always captivates travelers. (B,L,D)	10/03/2025	10/03/2025
Vidin Vidin 10/04/2025 Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria’s oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the largest preserved medieval castle in Bulgaria. Alternatively, visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa, a pastry you will also get to make. You also have the choice to bike through Vidin and to the castle. (B,L,D)	10/04/2025	10/04/2025
Rousse Rousse 10/05/2025 Visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to go to Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. Later in the day, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the “Little Paris of the East.” Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture. (B,L,D)	10/05/2025	10/05/2025
Veliko Tarnovo Veliko Tarnovo 10/05/2025 Visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to go to Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. Later in the day, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the “Little Paris of the East.” Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture. (B,L,D)	10/05/2025	10/05/2025
Giurgiu Giurgiu 10/05/2025 Visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to go to Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. Later in the day, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the “Little Paris of the East.” Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture. (B,L,D)	10/05/2025	10/05/2025
Bucharest Bucharest 10/05/2025 Visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to go to Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. Later in the day, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the “Little Paris of the East.” Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture. (B,L,D)	10/05/2025	10/05/2025
Giurgiu Giurgiu 10/06/2025 Bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home. (B),	10/06/2025	10/06/2025

One of AmaWaterways' remarkable twin-balcony river ships, the inviting AmaVerde is full of light and love. Comfortably elegant staterooms in subdued tones set the mind at ease for a restful slumber, while warmth attracts visitors to the alluring fireside library and AmaVerde's earthy massage and hair salon. Distinctive plum and burgundy patterns in the Main Restaurant are the perfect complement to exquisite meals and local wine pairings worthy of La Chaine des Rotisseurs—the internationally renowned gastronomic society. And a clean canvas of white-backed chairs in The Chef's Table specialty restaurant, with its glass-enclosed kitchen and unique rolled lighting fixture, gives way to a vibrant multi-course parade of dishes with bold regional flavors. Additional amenities on AmaVerde include unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and English-language TV stations in the staterooms, a specialty coffee station, gift shop, sundeck walking track, heated swimming pool, putting green, fitness room and fleet of bikes.

Ship Highlights

Lavish Twin Balcony staterooms featuring both a French balcony and an outside balcony
Spectacular amenities such as Massage Room, Fitness Room, Sun-Deck with Heated Swimming Pool and a Gift Shop etc
Public Areas Including Lounges and Restaurants giving luxury of space to unwind and relax
Award Winning Cuisine at a variety of dining venues, like the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table

Ship Statistics

Built Year: 2011
Registry: Switzerland
Built In: Netherlands
Home Port: Basel
Beam: 38 feet
Ship Length: 443 feet
Passenger Capacity: 160
Number of Crew: 51

Number of Staterooms: 80
Number of Suites: 5
Dining / Restaurants: 2
Pool: Yes
Spa: Yes
Bars / Lounges: Yes
Fitness Center: Yes

Dining

Onboard Activities

Wellness

Oceanview

Category D (E) $3,899

Category: E
Piano Deck
Square Feet: 170

Size: 170 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Category D (D) $4,198

Category: D
Piano Deck
Square Feet: 170

Single Stateroom (Single) Call for pricing

Category: Single
Square Feet: 140

Size: 140 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Balcony

Category C (C) $5,298

Category: C
Violin Deck
Cello Deck
Square Feet: 170

Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin & Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Category BB (BB) $5,898

Category: BB
Cello Deck
Square Feet: 210

Size: 210 sq.ft. French Balcony & Outside balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Category BA (BA) $6,098

Category: BA
Violin Deck
Square Feet: 210

Size: 210 sq.ft. French Balcony & outside balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Category AB (AB) $6,298

Category: AB
Cello Deck
Square Feet: 235

Size: 235 sq.ft. French Balcony & outside balcony. Located on deck Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Category AA (AA) $6,498

Category: AA
Violin Deck
Square Feet: 235

Size: 235 sq.ft. French Balcony & outside balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Suite

Suite with Twin Balcony (Suite) $7,798

Category: Suite
Square Feet: 350

French Balcony & Outside Balcony
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer
Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Desk and chair

Suite (SS) Call for pricing

Category: SS

Size: 350 sq.ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Rates are cruise or cruise/land only, per person, based on double occupancy. Port charges are additional. No additional government fees/ taxes or fuel surcharge. No fees for the rate of exchange US$-EUR.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Sun Deck