See & Do Connections

We have gathered these unique stories, recipes, interviews, and testimonials to enrich and inspire you before your journey with AmaWaterways. In anticipation of your upcoming river cruise, we hope you see how an unforgettable travel experience can truly be yours when sailing with us along the rivers of Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.

Learn about the history and legends you will discover while visiting Bruges.Read more
Learn the tales behind this mysterious medieval fortress overlooking Lahnstein, GermanyRead more
The “Land of a Thousand Rhythms” – and the perfect destination for LGBTQ+ travelersRead more
Discover colorful festivities and all-around Felicidad during Colombian celebrations, all brimming with life.Read more
Immerse yourself in the highlights of Colombia along this magnificent river.Read more
Which river cruise journeys do families love the most?Read more
Count down with us and discover the moments you won’t want to miss on your next sailingRead more
Plan a special vacation for your special someone with some of our favorite Europe experiencesRead more
Discover Utrecht’s picturesque canals, whimsical castles, and underground historyRead more
Why our optional land package in Spain’s capital is not to be missed.Read more
Visit the Provençal town of Arles and look back upon the incredible life of Vincent van Gogh.Read more
Indulge your sweet tooth on our most enticing included excursionsRead more
Learn more about the fascinating significance behind these wonders of historyRead more
Meghan F. and her girlfriends enjoy uninterrupted time to relax and recharge on the Danube River.Read more
Discover classical music history through the legendary composers that lived and worked along the Danube RiverRead more
Bavaria's rich heritage lives on through timeless customs.Read more
Discover why you should river cruise with AmaWaterways in Europe during the springtime.Read more
Discover fascinating destinations from a different perspective.Read more
There’s more to the story behind the drink of celebration.Read more
Adventures in Dubai, Jordan and IsraelRead more
A foodie shares why our Danube River cruises are a must for discerning palates.Read more
Fun for All Ages and Activity Levels Along the Danube RiverRead more
Flowing through more countries than any river in the worldRead more
Discover the AmaWaterways experience in on our included excursions in Cologne, GermanyRead more
A triathlete shares recommendations from his Romantic Danube sailing.Read more
Seasonal celebrations in the Mekong regionRead more
Explore the history and wonders of the French islet of St. Malo.Read more
Egypt’s Nile River gives way to some of the world’s most ancient treasures.Read more
A look at the architectural gems that can be found in this historical cityRead more
See Lake Como, Italy, as part of our full Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps river cruise and land journey.Read more
Ancient history comes to life in Turkey’s largest and most intriguing city.Read more
There’s no better place to discover rich culture than within Vienna’s enthralling museums.Read more
Amsterdam offers more than its legendary canals and tulips: the city is also home to world-renowned art museums.Read more
The French, picturesque town of Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace, and one of France’s most beautiful cities.Read more
Culture and history abound in the beautiful town of Bernkastel on the Moselle River.Read more
The hills are alive with the sound of music in the stunningly historic town of Salzburg, Austria.Read more
Sail through the Danube and discover why travelers flock to this mighty river every year to extol its wondrous treasures.Read more
There are probably few Bavarian cities as gorgeous as Passau.Read more
Joan of Arc, Claude Monet, Roy Lichtenstein, Victor Hugo, J.M.W. Turner, the Hundred Years’ War and structures and architecture from the Middle Ages and Renaissance times.Read more
There are few things as quintessentially French as cycling through the French countryside.Read more
There’s no better way to spend a day than cycling through the charming streets of Antwerp, perhaps even stopping for a taste of delicious Belgian chocolates or wafflesRead more
Vienne, while located in southeastern France, is very much a Roman city.Read more
Looking for a slice of Greece in Germany? Look no further than the stunning Walhalla.Read more
Imagine yourself a part of a Monet masterpiece as you step into his lovely gardens at Giverny.Read more
On June 6, 1944 in the early morning hours, more than 156,000 Allied soldiers stormed the usually tranquil and serene beaches off the coast of Normandy.Read more
Montmartre’s legendary La Vie Bohème – still the bohemian heart and soul of Parisian chic – has long been a siren call to artists and revolutionary thinkersRead more
Stepping through the Loire Valley is a bit like stepping back in timeRead more
One of the greatest military engineers of all time, Sébastian Le Prestre de Vauban built the famed citadel of Blaye in the 17th century to protect Bordeaux.Read more
Imagine getting into the yuletide spirit in romantic Vienna, singing your favorite Christmas melodies in one of the musical capitals of the world.Read more
Deck the halls for a festive winter wonderland this year as you sip hot chocolate, double down on gingerbread of all yummy shapes and sizes, sing delightful new and classic yuletide holiday staplesRead more
Franz Kafka, known for his 20th century writings on anxiety, alienation and impersonal bureaucracy, is also celebrated as one of the most important writers of modern times.Read more
Prague -- the Czech Republic’s dazzling capital city, home to over a million people and with over 1,100 years of fascinating history to explore – is one of the most exciting European cities to visit.Read more
No need to adjust your beer goggles: when you visit Pilzen, you’re sure to be seeing (and drinking) beer just about everywhere.Read more
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then Antwerp is the friendliest city there is – seeing how it is the world’s most important diamond cutting center.Read more
Gilded, glittering glamor whose opulent beauty only rivals Versailles – and Schönbrunn Palace was originally just supposed to be a summer residence.Read more
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss II – with native sons like these, it’s no wonder that classical music continues to reverberate through the streets of Austria – particularly Vienna.Read more
“If I had never come here, I would have regretted it.” So said Empress Maria Theresa, in describing Melk Abbey.Read more
Dürnstein is one of the most visited regions in the iconic Wachau Valley...Read more
Look back to the 1600s, when the Netherlands kicked off their own mania trend with… tulips.Read more
What better city to visit on a river cruise than stunning Amsterdam?Read more
Catch sight of Zimbabwe's protected wildlife at Hwange Game Reserve.Read more
Upon seeing Victoria Falls for the first time, 19th century Scottish missionary and explorer Dr. David Livingstone exclaimed, “no one can imagine the beauty..."Read more
Known for its massive population of elephants, majestic Baobab trees and abundant and varied wildlife and bird varieties...Read more
“Safari,” in Swahili (one of the main languages spoken in Tanzania), translates simply into the word “journey.”Read more
Take a thrilling visit to Tanzania’s UNESCO World Heritage Site the Ngorongoro Conservation AreaRead more
Lions, leopards, rhinos, wildebeests, elephants and… penguins?Read more
The mighty roar of the lion, the powerful call of the elephant, the thunderous clap of a herd of rhinoceros...Read more
When wood-paneled coaches and world-class staff greeted adventurers ready to be whisked off on the safari of their dreams...Read more
With buzzing plazas, a rich history and a golden horizon, Salamanca is not one to missRead more
Bordeaux, Provence, Porto, Tuscany, Napa Valley and the Cape Winelands of South Africa.Read more
From Table Mountain to the Cape of Good Hope, Discover our favorite sights in Cape Town, South AfricaRead more
Sail along the Chobe River, where can you see the mighty hippo frolic alongside you in the waterRead more
Celebrate life’s sweetest moments with an intoxicating pairing of ultra-rich, honeyed Sauternes wine from Bordeaux.Read more