Danube

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East of Vienna: Where the Orient begins

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Where does the West end and the East begin? Join us on the AmaVerde as we sail past Vienna toward the Balkans, exploring the 'Orient' of Metternich and Rome.

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The Soldier’s Reward: Roman Citizenship and Biblical Echoes in Germany

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Follow a rainy quest through Passau’s cobblestone streets to discover the Römermuseum Kastell Boiotro, where Roman fort foundations and ancient bronze "diplomas" bring Biblical history to life.

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Our Un-Romantic Start to the Romantic Danube

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From a frantic bus U-turn to a quiet Bavarian welcome, discover the un-romantic (but memorable) start to a "Romantic Danube" cruise aboard the AmaVerde in Vilshofen.

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The Swan King’s Tomorrowland: A Day at Neuschwanstein

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Explore the tragic history behind Schloss Neuschwanstein, the fairy-tale castle that inspired Walt Disney. From the "Mad King" Ludwig II to its dark role as a Nazi treasure vault, discover why this Bavarian icon is a masterpiece of myth and madness.

The Outlaw of Bad Kohlgrub

From a humorous run-in with the local law to a sunset stroll through Alpine pastures, discover the "Texas of Germany" in Bad Kohlgrub. Experience the traditional charm and fierce independence of Bavaria before embarking on a Danube river cruise.

The Flow of History on the Rhine

From the rainy banks of Cologne to the Roman frontier: a walk along the Rhine explores the history, floods, and 'barbarian' reputations of Europe’s most important river.