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Quiet Time in the City As the crowds fade and the cities along the rivers grow calmer, you’re invited to experience them in a new light. AmaWaterways’ new City Escapes offer a collection of curated river cruises during the quieter months of the year, when everyday life settles into a slower rhythm. These itineraries linger longer in select cities, giving you time to follow your curiosity with exclusive onshore experiences available only during these periods, along with more opportunities for independent exploration.

City Escape:

Vienna & the Danube 7 nights, between Vilshofen, Germany and Budapest, Hungary Follow the Danube through sculpted bends and vineyard valleys before stepping into Vienna’s eclectic rhythm, where coffeehouse mornings and an evening of Viennese cuisine and classical music bookend a day of urban exploration. In Linz, explore the museum that speaks to you, or venture to Salzburg, with stops at either the historic Hohensalzburg Fortress or eclectic Red Bull Hangar-7.

Your Day in Vienna Experience Vienna in deeper detail as its shops, trains and cafés feel easier to slip into.

Explore the city’s Art History museum at a slower pace; put on your dancing shoes for a waltz dance class; or venture to Burg Liechtenstein and the Seegrotte for castle views and a boat ride along Europe’s largest underground lake.

An evening in Vienna

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Imperial Court Theatre, Vienna, Austria

City Escape:

Strasbourg & the Rhine 7 nights, between Basel, Switzerland and Amsterdam, Netherlands Extended days in Strasbourg and Mainz reveal a Rhine shaped by layered traditions, where half timbered streets, riverside quarters and canal districts invite moments of intrigue with each turn.

Strasbourg, France

Your Day in Strasbourg Spend the day browsing Petite France boutiques and lingering over coffee and a pastry at a neighborhood café. In the evening, an onshore dinner experience at a local restaurant highlights the city’s unique blend of French and German flavors.

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Onshore dinner experience in Strasbourg

City Escape:

Amsterdam & the Rhine 7 nights, between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland In Amsterdam, the cozy canal life and modern energy set the tone. Then, follow the Rhine to Mainz for extended time among riverfront squares, storied architecture and the layered heritage of the borderlands.

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Your morning (or more) in Amsterdam Begin with a relaxed Amsterdam morning wandering the galleries of the Rijksmuseum or savoring local flavors on a culinary tour. If you’d like even more time in this city, start with our optional 2-night pre-cruise land package.

Explore the city’s winding canals

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Taste your way through Amsterdam

Included In Your City Escapes Cruise Fare Up to six specially curated onshore experiences daily Onboard meals, including a specialty dining experience at The Chef’s Table Small-group fitness classes led by a dedicated Wellness Host

Vatican City

A menu of complimentary wine, beer and cocktails throughout the cruise

Tower Bridge, London

Basel, Switzerland Seasonal, farm-to-ship cuisine

New Land Package Options Extend your journey with these 2- or 3-night land package ­options, available exclusively on City Escapes itineraries.

London

3 nights, available on City Escapes itineraries on the Rhine, Danube and Seine Experience London’s history and culture through guided moments at Westminster and a show in the West End. Accommodations at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel or similar with Iconic land package option.

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Rome

3 nights, available on City Escapes itineraries on the Rhine Explore Vatican treasures, including the Sistine Chapel, then see ancient Rome’s iconic sites, or opt for a hands-on cooking class, a local shopping outing or catacombs tour.

Accommodations at Orient Express La Minerva or similar with Iconic land package option.

Basel

Drinks on us

2 nights, available on City Escapes itineraries on the Rhine Visit the intriguing Pharmacy Museum and join a guided walking tour highlighting the Kunstmuseum’s collections.

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City Escape:

Paris & the Seine

The Gros-Horloge in Rouen

Marmottan Monét Museum

7 nights, roundtrip from Paris, France Let the Seine carry you between cafés, quiet quays and scenes of everyday life along the water. Begin beneath the Eiffel Tower’s glimmer, then follow the river to the port city of Le Havre and onward to medieval Rouen, where historic character and contemporary culture come together naturally.

Your Day in Paris Spend the day in Paris your way. Join a guided walking or bike tour in the morning through lively neighborhoods. In the afternoon, admire Impressionist masterpieces at the Marmottan Monet Museum or take part in an interactive cooking demonstration with a local chef aboard your ship.

Sacré-Coeur Basilica, Paris

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