Ama Waterways knows how to celebrate wine. Responding to overwhelming demand, AMA will expand their popular "In Celebration of Wine" themed cruises for the 2012-2013 season. Itineraries include the Seine, Rhone, Rhine, Douro, Danube and Mosel. Here is the press release from AMA along with some scenic photos from their eBrochure.
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| eBrochure - Wine Cruise through Europe |
AMA Waterways has customized eight “In Celebration of Wine” theme cruises
to showcase the acclaimed wine regions along the Rhone, Rhine and the
Danube Rivers. These special sailings feature renowned hosts and include
complimentary lectures, wine tastings and excursions to historic
vineyards and cellars. Passengers will learn about the regions’
centuries-old wine traditions and sample award-winning vintages. They
will also enjoy exclusive wine-themed excursions, such as a traditional
“Heuriger” tasting of new wine in the villages of Grinzing and Neustift
on the outskirts of Vienna; an introduction to Alsatian wines at the
“Wunsch et Mann” winery in Wettolsheim and an unforgettable
“Oktoberfest” in the village of Vilshofen created specifically for our
passengers. AmaWaterways executives will accompany each cruise, in
addition to celebrity wine hosts from some of the top wineries in the
U.S
IN CELEBRATION OF WINE
Cruise through some of Europe's premier wine regions on a deluxe river cruise vessel and enjoy unmatched opportunities to visit local vintners and sample wonderful wines.
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| Douro River lined with lush vineyards |
Along France's Rhone River, indulge in the world-renowned Burgundy wines, sip great Beaujolais and Cotes du Rhone Wines, and explore the wine region of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Sail gracefully past the picturesque wine villages of Austria's Wachau Valley, and marvel at the steep vineyards of Germany's Mosel and Rhine Valleys. Or explore the rich multicultural traditions of Portugal's Douro region and taste the distinctive local wines produced there.
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| Reichsburg Castle along Mosel River |
Each seven-night cruise is hosted by a renowned wine or food expert and often co-hosted by an AMA Waterways Executive. many of our wine experts are representatives of well-known Californian wineries. your host will present three or four insightful wine-themed lectures that may also address other local specialties, such as the production of sparking wines, the sampling of French champagnes, the uniqueness of Calvados, or even, the history of beer brewing.
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| Berg Landshut Castle sits mountaintop along the Rhine |
An AMA Waterways - In Celebration of Wine river cruise offers opportunities to visit local wineries and sample their various wines, sometimes accompanied by carefully selected regional dishes. Additional wine cruise features you might experience include onboard food and wine pairings, excursions to olive oil farms, or visits to mustard, vinegar or chocolate factories.
Many of our shipboard chefs are recognized members of Chaine des Rotisseurs. These expert chefs create culinary masterpieces that highlight regional cultures and traditions, served throughout your cruise in a sophisticated and stylish setting. You will also enjoy wonderful regional wines, attentive service, and gorgeous river views. The result? An unforgettable wine cruise experience that you will cherish forever.
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