{"id":11517,"date":"2013-08-06T07:09:04","date_gmt":"2013-08-06T13:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rivercruiseadvisor.com\/?p=11517"},"modified":"2013-08-06T07:09:04","modified_gmt":"2013-08-06T13:09:04","slug":"ashore-amaprima","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rivercruiseadvisor.com\/2013\/08\/ashore-amaprima\/","title":{"rendered":"Slideshow: Ashore, On AmaPrima – Bicycles, Bus Tours & Beautiful Countryside, All Free Of Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, good-bye Vienna. AmaPrima departs Vienna, Austria. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n

After leaving Vienna<\/a> on AmaPrima<\/a> this past Saturday, we visited several destinations along the Danube \u2014 in only a couple of days.<\/p>\n

That’s the beauty of river cruising. You can see a lot \u2014 in relatively little time. Sunday morning, for example, we visited charming\u00a0Durnstein, Austria<\/a>, where we pedaled bicycles, provided free of charge by AmaWaterways<\/a>. We rode 12 kilometers to Krems and back. We enjoyed the exhilarating and beautiful ride through the Wachau Valley, with its miles of rolling vineyards and inspiring landscape.<\/p>\n

Upon our return we walked our bikes through Durnstein, then pedaled to Weissenkirchen, 12 kilometers roundtrip in the other direction, before making our way back to AmaPrima and a relaxed lunch on board as we cruised through the Wachau Valley.<\/p>\n

Another group opted to pedal 30-kilometers (with guides) from Durnstein to Melk<\/a>. River cruising is an active experience for those who want activity, and we were happy that AmaWaterways makes bicycles available for its guests. Every bike tour during our time on board was at capacity.<\/p>\n

In Melk, we walked through town and up the steps to the Melk Abbey,\u00a0among the world’s most famous monastic sites. Again, an active experience.<\/p>\n

The next morning AmaPrima docked in\u00a0Linz, Austria<\/a>, where we pedaled for an hour before joining a free tour by motorcoach to Austria’s Lakes District. The lakes themselves and the towns along their shores were picture-postcard-perfect, and there was also a bit of history in each. We stopped in St.\u00a0Gilgen, birthplace of Mozart, on the Wolfgangsee, and we visited\u00a0Mondsee, where the cloister church was used for the site of the wedding in The Sound of Music.<\/p>\n

This morning, we docked in Passau, Germay.\u00a0At the confluence of three rivers, Passau must be one of Europe\u2019s prettiest cities. It certainly has been one of the most beautiful on our AmaWaterway’s voyage, which is saying a lot on an itinerary like this one.<\/p>\n

Today, we dock in Vilshofen, Germany, where AmaPrima will be christened. Stay tuned.<\/p>\n

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Church of Many Names<\/h3>\n

AmaPrima docked in front of St. Francis of Assisi Church, also known as the Kaiser Jubilee Church and the Mexico Church, is a Basilica-style Catholic church in Vienna, Austria. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Pedaling\n
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Pedaling to Krems<\/h3>\n

When AmaPrima docked in Durnstein, Austria, we pedaled bicycles, provided free of charge by AmaWaterways, six kilometers to Krems, a charming village on the Danube. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Bridges\n
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Bridges & Boats<\/h3>\n

Life along the Danube as seen from Krems, Austria. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Pedaling\n
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Pedaling Through Vineyards<\/h3>\n

We pedaled on bikes provided by AmaWaterways through vineyards in the Wachau Valley on our way back from Krems to Durnstein, where AmaPrima was docked. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Vineyards\n
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Vineyards and Bikes<\/h3>\n

Every day of our cruise on AmaPrima, we pedaled bikes through charming towns, alongside the Danube and through vineyards. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Bicycles\n
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Bicycles On Board<\/h3>\n

AmaWaterways makes bicycles available at no extra charge. We pedaled every day during our voyage, an active and efficient way to see the attractions and beauty along the Danube. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Grounds\n
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Grounds at the Melk Abbey<\/h3>\n

Exploring the beautiful grounds at the Melk Abbey. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Exploring\n
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Exploring The Melk Abbey<\/h3>\n

The Melk Abbey was founded in 1089 when Leopold II, Margrave of Austria gave one of his castles to Benedictine monks from Lambach Abbey. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Melk\n
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Melk Abbey<\/h3>\n

The Benedictine abbey is among the world's most famous monastic sites. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Gmunden,\n
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Gmunden, Austria<\/h3>\n

When AmaPrima docked in Linz, Austria, yesterday, we joined the free tour to Gmunden, in Austria's Lakes District. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"The\n
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The Wolfgangsee, Birthplace Of Mozart<\/h3>\n

During yesterday's included tour on AmaPrima, we visited St. Gilgen, birthplace of Mozart, on the Wolfgangsee. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Table\n
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Table For Two<\/h3>\n

At a table overlooking the Wolfgangsee we had a coffee and Apfelstrudel against a beautiful mountainous backdrop. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"The\n
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The Hills Are Alive<\/h3>\n

We visited Mondsee on our tour yesterday. The town's cloister church was used for the site of the wedding in The Sound of Music. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"In\n
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In Passau<\/h3>\n

In Passau, flood waters rose to just beneath the height of the bridge in this photo. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Water\n
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Water Level Record Broken This Year<\/h3>\n

Record water levels set in 1501 were broken this year when the Danube overflowed its banks. This year the water rose to the point where the stucco changes color from dark to light. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Biking\n
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Biking In Passau<\/h3>\n

Setting off from AmaPrima to explore Passau on bicycles provided free of charge by AmaWaterways. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Cycling\n
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Cycling Along The Inn \u2014 In Passau<\/h3>\n

Cycling in Passau. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n

\n \"Sunflower\"\/\n
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Sunflower<\/h3>\n

A sunflower along the cycling trail in Passau. @ 2013 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n

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