There’s a difference between simply visiting a destination and truly understanding it. This May, AmaWaterways highlights a limited-time offer that brings that distinction into focus: a Complimentary Land Package on select 2026 and 2027 departures. This offer extends an invitation to experience more of each destination with the time and context it deserves.

River cruising is already designed for ease and immersion but pairing it with a complimentary land package creates an even more well-rounded experience. Whether arriving a few days early or extending your journey after your cruise, these stays are thoughtfully designed to enhance the experience, not complicate it.

More Time, Built into the Journey

A land package adds two to four nights pre- or post-cruise, creating a more relaxed and immersive start or finish to your journey. It gives you time to settle in, explore at your own pace and experience each destination with greater depth and intention.

Each package includes centrally located 4- and 5-star hotels, daily breakfast, guided city tours and experiences, and seamless transfers between your hotel and ship. Throughout your journey, an AmaWaterways Cruise Manager provides continuity, ensuring everything flows effortlessly from one experience to the next.

It’s a level of consistency that makes the transition between land and river feel natural—never rushed, never disconnected.

Prague: A Storybook Beginning to the Danube

Prague enchants with Gothic spires, cobblestone streets and a storybook atmosphere that reveals itself best over time. With a 3-night pre- or post-cruise land package in this city, you can experience this capital beyond its landmarks, beginning with a locally guided tour that brings its history and traditions to life.

During your independent exploration, you might find yourself standing before the Prague Astronomical Clock as it marks the hour, crossing the Charles Bridge in the early morning light or wandering into neighborhoods where daily life unfolds at a quieter pace.

This land package complements a Danube River cruise with AmaWaterways on itineraries such as the 7‑night Melodies of the Danube, adding depth and discovery at every stop. Beginning in Budapest, historic architecture and vibrant local life unfold on both sides of the river before the journey continues to Bratislava, where medieval streets and hilltop viewpoints offer a more intimate perspective.

In Vienna, grand boulevards, imperial palaces and a deep‑rooted musical heritage invite exploration, whether through a guided city tour or an evening immersed in classical performance. The pace then shifts in the Wachau Valley, where vineyard‑lined hillsides and riverside towns set the stage for regional wine tastings, culminating in Vilshofen, Germany, a charming village where you’ll be invited to an exclusive year-round Oktoberfest celebration.

Medellín: An Introduction to Colombia’s Culture and Energy

Medellín offers an exciting and unexpected starting point. Known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” it welcomes you with mild weather, vibrant culture and a spirit of renewal that is immediately felt.

A 3-night pre-cruise land package here provides an engaging introduction to Colombia, with time to explore modern architecture, lively plazas and colorful neighborhoods that reflect the city’s transformation. You might take in sweeping views aboard the Metrocable, walk through the ever-evolving streets of Comuna 13 or spend time in Plaza Botero, where Fernando Botero’s iconic sculptures bring character and scale to the city center.

This experience pairs seamlessly with the 7-night Magic of Colombia itinerary along the Magdalena River. As your journey continues, destinations such as Cartagena and Barranquilla introduce Colombia’s rich cultural heritage through colonial architecture, music and regional traditions, while smaller riverside towns offer a more intimate look at daily life. Beginning in Medellín adds context to the journey ahead, enriching each destination with a stronger sense of place and cultural understanding.

Lisbon: Designed for Ease, Defined by Discovery

Lisbon makes a compelling beginning to a journey in Portugal, offering time to experience the city’s history, neighborhoods and rhythm before cruising the golden Douro River. During the 3-night land package, you’ll enjoy guided exploration that brings Lisbon into focus, from Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery to a tasting of the iconic Pastéis de Belém. A full‑day excursion to Sintra adds another layer, with time to explore the fairytale Pena Palace, perched high among forested hills once favored by Portuguese royalty.

From Lisbon, the journey continues seamlessly along the Douro River on the 7-night Enticing Douro itinerary, where terraced vineyards and quiet river valleys lead to destinations like Peso da Régua. Here, guided visits to local wine estates and time spent in small riverside towns reflect the same thoughtful design, creating a journey that feels both effortless and deeply connected from start to finish.

A More Complete Way to Experience the Journey

A river cruise is not just about where you go, but how fully you experience each place along the way. By combining immersive itineraries with curated land packages, AmaWaterways offers a way to see more without sacrificing ease or comfort.

The limited-time Complimentary Land Package offers make adding these additional nights pre- or post-cruise an even greater value, inviting you to extend your journey and make the most of your time in Europe. Plus, you can pair this offer with their Limited-Time $599 AirPlus offer on eligible departures in Europe. Add roundtrip economy airfare to your reservation for just $599 per person. Hurry to book before these offers expire on June 30, 2026!

For information or to book an AmaWaterways river cruise, go to www.adelmanvacations.com or contact an Adelman Vacations advisor at 800-749-7116.