Join Kathy Joseph of Fiddlehead Cellars - March 2027

Renowned for its innovative design and spacious interiors, the AmaMagna features larger cabins and offers a range of amenities including multiple dining options, a wellness massage area, a fitness center and elegant lounges. The AmaMagna is designed for comfort and versatility, with plenty of space for you to relax and enjoy the scenic Lower Danube River. 

 When you book your river cruise with us, you're not just securing a fantastic trip – you're gaining access to EXCLSUIVE DISCOUNTS and our trusted EXPERTISE every step of the way. We truly enjoy traveling together as a group, sharing unforgettable moments, making new friends, and exploring new destinations. Our goal is to make your experience as smooth, fun, and enriching as possible, so you can relax and fully enjoy every aspect of your journey. 

 Board the ship for your Gems of Southeast Europe cruise. 

Meals today: Dinner.
 

 Enjoy an excursion to Pécs and see Szechenyi Square, the Christian Necropolis – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and St. Peter's Basilica with its underground burial chambers. For a more active adventure, delight in a guided bike ride along the Danube River. For wine connoisseurs, you’ll visit the Szekszárd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago.  

 Complimentary Excursions: 

Pecs Excursion OR Guided Bike Ride Along the Danube OR 

Szekszárd wine tasting 

Meals today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

 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. 

 Complimentary Excursions: 

Morning: Vukovar city tour OR Osijek tour OR 

Vukovar guided bike tour

Afternoon: Croatian wine tasting OR Vucedol Museum 

Meals today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

 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. You may also explore Novi Sad, a city rich in tradition and culture, on a full-day excursion. 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 and the Petrovaradin Fortress. Alternatively, you can hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, visit the Sumadija wine region, nestled in the scenic surroundings of Belgrade, and enjoy perfectly paired wine and snacks as you learn more about the region's rich flavors. For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. 

Complimentary Excursions: 

Morning:  “The City by Two Rivers” tour OR Full-day Novi Sad tour OR Belgrade Fortress hike

Afternoon: Sumadija wine tasting OR Belgrade bike tour 

Meals today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

 Visit Golubac Fortress, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe, and delight in exquisite wines sourced from Rajačke Pimnice, a prominent viticulture region in Serbia, complemented by the flavors of traditional Serbian cheese and bread. Then cruise through the Iron Gates – 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. 

 Complimentary Excursions: 

Golubac Fortress visit AND

Scenic Cruising – The Iron Gates 

Meals today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

 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. Or enjoy a wine tasting at a local boutique winery just outside of Vidin. 

Complimentary Excursions:
Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour OR 

Banitsa Pastry and Yogurt making OR Vidin bike tour

OR Dos Alamos wine tasting 

Meals today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

 Visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples, and then be treated to a tasting of local wines. For more active exploration, join an unforgettable hike up the iconic Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo. 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. Alternatively, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the “Little Paris of the East,” for a full-day tour. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture, followed by a visit to the Palace of the Parliament. In the afternoon, journey to a Rousse Wine House and the Leventa complex, set in a unique fortification structure dating back almost 200 years, and be treated to a tasting of three wines while learning about the wine making process. 

Complimentary Excursions: 

Morning: Full-day Veliko Tarnovo & Wine Tasting excursion

OR Full-day Tsarevets Fortress hike OR Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse Highlights Tour OR Full-day Bucharest excursion 

Afternoon: Leventa wine tasting 

Meals today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

 Bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home...or perhaps extend your vacation in Romania or Istanbul!

Meals today: Breakfast