2026 Wine Cruise through Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and Hungary
Wine River Cruise on the Danube
from Vilshofen to Budapest
October 11 – 18, 2026
with optional add-on land packages in Prague or Italy.
Pre-Cruise: Italy
Pre-Cruise: Prague
Post-Cruise: Budapest
Join your Wine Cruise hosts, Ryan Levy and Ian Eastveld, and the staff from Nice Winery on this cruise of a lifetime! Indulge your passion for awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music, breathtaking landscapes and culinary delights on this beautifully curated, wine-themed itinerary specifically designed for Nice Winery members and their friends aboard the AmaMagna.
Our Fabulous Ship: the AmaMagna
In the past, several members have expressed a desire for more suites and larger rooms on the ships. AmaWaterways has offered us the larger AmaMagna, which has larger rooms, most of which are suites with step-out balconies, ranging from 355 sq. ft. to 710 sq. ft.
The staterooms suites on the AmaMagna are larger than what we have enjoyed in the past. You can see a 360 degree view of these beautiful rooms here.
In addition to the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table, AmaMagna offers Jimmy’s, a family-style restaurant, and the intimate Al Fresco Restaurant, serving up delicious vegetable-forward fare. Both a sun-deck pool and whirlpool invite guests to refresh and enjoy the views, while the ship’s Zen Wellness Studio is an expansive space with a state-of-the-art fitness center, two massage rooms, hair salon, nail salon, and a refreshing juice bar. There is also a brand-new, full-size pickleball court on the ship’s Sun Deck!
Our Cruise Trip Itinerary
If you have joined with us on a Nice Winery Wine River Cruise before, then you know we customize the itinerary to meet the unique interests of you, our Nice Winery family. Below is a sample itinerary, but we are working hard behind the scenes to add more wine-themed experiences and adventures.
Download a detailed copy of the cruise program and pricing. More information about the Pre-and Post-tour options are below.
Day 1: Vilshofen
Arrive in Vilshofen, Germany and embark the AmaMagna, locate your cabin, and enjoy a welcome reception.
Day 2: Passau
Enjoy a scenic morning in Passau learning about the stunning Baroque architecture. Hiking and biking tours also available.
Day 3: Linz to Grein
Many options available including Mirabell Gardens or Český Krumlov. Later tour the town of Linz or enjoy a bike tour.
Day 4: Melk to Spitz
Explore Melk Abbey or to bike to Marbach or Spitz. Enjoy a wine festival in the evening.
Day 5: Vienna
Explore Vienna by bus, by foot, or by bike. Visit the Palace of Schönbrunn on a guided tour of the Imperial apartments and the equally impressive gardens.
Day 6: Bratislava
Join a walking tour through the “Coronation City of Kings’ or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour.
Day 7: Scenic Cruise to Budapest
Sail toward Budapest, passing through the scenic Danube Bend where you’ll see some of Hungary’s oldest settlements! Bus and hiking tours of Budapest offered later in the afternoon once we arrive.
Day 8: Budapest
Disembark the ship and prepare for your journey home.
Cruise Pricing
This exciting cruise tour starts at $8,599 per person (double occupancy) for suites and $5,599 per person for staterooms.
Only 8 cabins remain on this sailing. We anticipate a sold out ship (for the 9th year!).
A 20% non-refundable deposit and 30% installment payment is required to secure your selected cabin.
Contact Michelle to find out what cabins are available and secure yours today! She can also assist with travel insurance – which we highly recommend – if you are interested.
Optional Land Packages
Join your Wine Cruise hosts, Ryan Levy and Ian Eastveld, and the staff from Nice Winery on this cruise of a lifetime! Indulge your passion for awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music, breathtaking landscapes and culinary delights on this beautifully curated, wine-themed itinerary specifically designed for Nice Winery members and their friends aboard the AmaMagna.
Our Fabulous Ship: the AmaMagna
In the past, several members have expressed a desire for more suites and larger rooms on the ships. AmaWaterways has offered us the larger AmaMagna, which has larger rooms, most of which are suites with step-out balconies, ranging from 355 sq. ft. to 710 sq. ft.
The staterooms suites on the AmaMagna are larger than what we have enjoyed in the past. You can see a 360 degree view of these beautiful rooms here.
In addition to the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table, AmaMagna offers Jimmy’s, a family-style restaurant, and the intimate Al Fresco Restaurant, serving up delicious vegetable-forward fare. Both a sun-deck pool and whirlpool invite guests to refresh and enjoy the views, while the ship’s Zen Wellness Studio is an expansive space with a state-of-the-art fitness center, two massage rooms, hair salon, nail salon, and a refreshing juice bar. There is also a brand-new, full-size pickleball court on the ship’s Sun Deck!
Our Cruise Trip Itinerary
If you have joined with us on a Nice Winery Wine River Cruise before, then you know we customize the itinerary to meet the unique interestes of you, our Nice Winery family. Below is a sample itinerary, but we are working hard behind the scenes to add more wine-themed experiences and adventures.
Download a detailed copy of the cruise program and pricing. More information about the Pre-and Post-tour options are below.
Day 1: Vilshofen
Arrive in Vilshofen, Germany and embark the AmaMagna, locate your cabin, and enjoy a welcome reception.
Day 2: Passau
Enjoy a scenic morning in Passau learning about the stunning Baroque architecture. Hiking and biking tours also available.
Day 3: Linz to Grein
Many options available including Mirabell Gardens or Český Krumlov. Later tour the town of Linz or enjoy a bike tour.
Day 4: Melk to Spitz
Explore Melk Abbey or to bike to Marbach or Spitz. Enjoy a wine festival in the evening.
Day 5: Vienna
Explore Vienna by bus, by foot, or by bike. Visit the Palace of Schönbrunn on a guided tour of the Imperial apartments and the equally impressive gardens.
Day 6: Bratislava
Join a walking tour through the “Coronation City of Kings’ or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour.
Day 7: Scenic Cruise to Budapest
Sail toward Budapest, passing through the scenic Danube Bend where you’ll see some of Hungary’s oldest settlements! Bus and hiking tours of Budapest offered later in the afternoon once we arrive.
Day 8: Budapest
Disembark the ship and prepare for your journey home.
Cruise Pricing
This exciting cruise tour starts at $8,599 per person (double occupancy) for suites and $5,599 per person for staterooms. A 50% single-suppliment is offered only on category D or E staterooms.
A 20% non-refundable deposit is requred to secure your selected cabin.
Contact Michelle to find out what cabins are available and secure yours today! She can also assist with travel insurance – which we highly recommend – if you are interested.
Optional Land Packages
Two Pre-Tour Options are available!
Pre-Tour October 7th-11th: The Land of Amarone
Day 1 – Arrival
Airport Arrival Day
If you book your air through AmaWaterways with no deviations, a timed boat transfer from the Venice airport to the pier closest to the hotel is included. If you book your air on your own or deviate from the scheduled arrival date, your transfer from the airport to the Sant’Elena Hotel is not included. The hotel charges approximately $150 per person for this transfer.
Welcome drink at the hotel and orientation welcome meeting: 6pm, Hotel Indigo Sant’Elena
Day 2 – Venice
Breakfast is included. After breakfast, choose to join us on a 90 minute walking orientation tour of Venice or explore on your own. You have the day free to yourself to explore Venice. Lunch and dinner are on your own. In the evening, we have arranged for an after-hours visit to the Doge’s Palace.
Day 3 – Valdobbiadene
After having breakfast at the hotel (included), we will board a boat near the hotel for a short trip to the motor coach that will take us to Valdobbiadene, the land of Prosecco. We will visit the historic Villa Sandi where we will taste the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Millesimato and also the Opere Trevigiane Metodo Classico Brut and learn about their wine production.
We will then journey to the nearby Locanda Sandi for lunch. The 3 course menu includes a glass of wine per course, water and coffee.
After lunch we will travel to the city of Verona and check in at the Due Torri hotel in the center of Verona, a 6 minute walk from the famed balcony of Romeo & Juliet. Dinner on your own in Verona.
Day 4 – Valpolicella
Breakfast at the hotel is included. After breakfast we will embark on a day of wine exploration and discovery in the historic Valpolicella region of Italy, famous for the Amarone wines. We will visit 3 wineries throughout the day, enjoy tasting 15 different wines, and dine on a 3-course lunch of local cuisine at one of the most historic wineries in Italy, Masi Serego Alighieri. After visiting the three wineries, we will return to Verona for you to enjoy dinner on your own and explore on our last night in Verona.
Day 5 -Transfer to AmaMagna
Transfer from Verona to Vilshofen over Innsbruck by private motor coach. Stop in Innsbruck for lunch on your own. Breakfast is included at the hotel. Dinner will be served aboard the AmaMagna. This is an all day journey.
Pre-Tour October 8th-11th: 3 Nights in Prague
Enjoy 3 nights in Prague with our hosts and guides. Breakfast each day is included at the hotel. Lunch and Dinner are on your own each day.
Day 1- Arrival and Reception in Prague
Welcome drink and orientation reception at hotel- 6pm
Day 2
After an included breakfast, you will have a choice of either a guided hike to Prague Castle or the Golden City of a Thousand Spires Tour where you will discover what makes Prage a UNESCO world heritage site. Free time in the afternoon to shop and explore. Dinner and Lunch on your own.
Day 3
After an included breakfast, join our guide for a Czech beer tasting experience. Free time in the afternoon to shop and explore. Dinner and Lunch on your own.
Day 4 – Transfer to the AmaMagna.
After an included breakfast, board your motorcoach for our trip to board the beautiful AmaMagna. On the way, stop for a tour and lunch (on your own) in historic Regensberg.
Post-Tour October 18th-20th: 2 Nights in Budapest
Budapest is one of Europe’s most regal and storied cities—and many of its iconic sights are just off the banks of the Danube. Often described as the “Queen of the Danube,” Budapest is well-known for Fisherman’s Bastion, Buda Hill and its magnificent Hungarian Parliament building. However, this sprawling city is full of rich history and culture and offers many “hidden” treasures as you venture further past its river banks.Your guide will take you deeper into the city to discover fascinating sites lesser-known to the average traveler. Enjoy 2 nights in Budapest. Includes breakfast each morning at the hotel and one guided tour of the city.