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An unparalleled river cruise experience with AmaWaterways

Family-owned and operated, AmaWaterways is known for immersive and authentic cultural experiences, pioneering innovation and extraordinary service. Travel through the rivers of Europe, Asia, and Africa on small ships inspired by luxury yachts. Experience exquisite locally-sourced cuisine, signature twin-balcony staterooms, spa services, and fleet-wide wellness program. Twenty ships have earned a prestigious Green Award Certification for their safety, quality and environmental performance. Regardless of where you sail, you’ll be warmly welcomed aboard comfortable, elegantly-appointed ships by friendly crew who always go above and beyond to ensure that every mile you travel becomes your most cherished memory.

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Your AmaWaterways fare includes:

Small group guided excursions with a variety of choices in every port
Fine dining in multiple venues on board, including at The Chef’s Table Restaurant
A selection of fine wines, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
High-speed internet access and Wi-Fi
Complimentary fleet of bicycles you can use to explore on your own or on guided tours
Bottled water replenished daily

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AAA Travel Value & Expertise

Planning and booking your next AmaWaterways river cruise is convenient and hassle-free when you let us handle the details. Our knowledgeable AAA Travel Agents can offer you expertise and highly personalized recomendations. They also add real value to your vacation experience by making you aware of in-market offers — often combinable with AAA Member Benefits and amenities*.

Book Your River Cruise with AAA and Save with Combinable Benefits for Amazing Value!

AAA Member Benefits:

$200 per stateroom savings on cruises less than 7 nights
$300 per stateroom savings on cruises 7-11 nights
$600 per stateroom savings on cruises of 14 nights or more
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AAA Vacations Amenities:

$200 per stateroom savings (on select sailings)
$150 per stateroom onboard spending credit on 7-11 night cruises (on select sailings)
$300 per stateroom onboard spending credit on 14 night cruises (on select sailings)
24/7 Member Care & Best Price Guarantee

Military Service Member Savings:

$100 per person savings on your river cruise when you mention promotion code MIL100 at time of booking. (Must call AAA Travel Agent to apply the promotion code to receive the Amawaterways military discount. New bookings only. Must be active or retired military with valid military ID.)

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Journey along the Danube through four European countries and experience firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. Indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in three magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna. Cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley, then hear the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District.

Gems of Southeast Europe

Budapest to Giurgiu

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Taste of Bordeaux

Roundtrip from Bordeaux

Your cruise begins in Bordeaux, the capital of Aquitaine in Southwestern France and one of the world’s undisputed wine capitals. Discover stately chateaux, abundant vineyards and stunning scenery as you sail along the Garonne River and its surrounding estuaries, calling upon port cities such as Cadillac, Bourg and Libourne. Enjoy tastings of some of the region’s most distinguished wines and visit notable sights before concluding your journey.

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Captivating Rhine

Amsterdam to Basel

Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles, the legendary Rhine captivates. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Taste local flavors like Rudesheimer coffee and Kolsch beer in fabled towns lost in time. Touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides as you journey from Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps.

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*AAA Member Benefits and AAA Vacations^® restrictions apply. If you make a booking with us for a qualifying AAA Vacations^® cruise vacation, and you find a valid better rate for the exact itinerary within 24 hours of your booking, AAA Vacations^® will match the lower rate and send you a $50 AAA Vacations^® future travel credit certificate. Certain restrictions apply. Best Price Guarantee is valid only for new bookings made through the Auto Club Group travel agency. For complete terms and conditions, visit AAA.com/AAAVacations or ask your AAA Travel Agent.

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