In what it calls a response to current demand for longer, more immersive vacations, AmaWaterways will offer complimentary pre- or post-cruise land packages as add-ons to select Europe, Egypt and Mekong River cruises for groups and FIT travelers in 2023, and exclusively for groups in 2024.

Now available for new reservations made until December 31, 2022, the offer provides guests a variety of complimentary two-, three- or four-night land packages as an extension to their river cruise vacation, allowing further exploration of the surrounding destinations where their river cruise begins or ends.

AmaWaterways is also offering travel advisors the ability to extend this offer as an exclusive incentive for group bookings of five or more staterooms for select 2024 Europe, Egypt and Mekong River cruises.

"This new Free Land Package offer was designed to further enhance our guests’ vacation experience with an extra few days to recover from jetlag before their river cruise or explore a new city before returning home," said Kristin Karst, EVP and co-founder of AmaWaterways.

"Drawing on our European heritage, our river cruise itineraries and excursions have been created to offer our guests unparalleled experiences and the same is true for our land packages that have just the right balance of immersive included tours and free time.”

With 15 different pre- and post-cruise land packages offered complimentary on select sailings, guests can discover fascinating cities like Prague, Paris, Vienna, Budapest, Amsterdam, Lucerne, Barcelona, Nice, Geneva, Lake Como, Lisbon, St. Malo, Bilbao, Bucharest or further afield with Bangkok and Dubai.

A sample of free land packages include:

Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland: Travellers can enjoy two nights in Zurich with a guided tour through the "Little Big City" before spending two nights in Lucerne. In Lucerne, guests can enjoy a scenic cruise across beautiful Lake Lucerne and visit the historic Lion Monument to learn more about the city's magical medieval walls and towers.

A two-night pre- or post-cruise land package in Zurich plus a two-night package in Lucerne (valued at C$2,315 per person) is a complimentary option on select 7-night Captivating Rhine and Enchanting Rhine river cruises

Prague, Czech Republic: Guests venture to Regensburg, Germany, where they can explore the country's best-preserved medieval cities before travelling to Prague for three nights. Excursions include exploring the UNESCO-designated city center, visiting Prague's infamous Astronomical Clock, and enjoying authentic Czech beer.

A three-night, pre-cruise land package (valued at C$1,741 per person) can be added to select 7-night Romantic Danube, Treasures of the Main & Rhine, Legendary Danube or Magna on the Danube river cruises

Lake Como, Italy: Travellers will enjoy gazing at clear blue waters and impressive villas on a scenic ride along Lake Como to see its stunning peak, Bellagio, while soaking in the lakeside views and iconic cobbled-stone streets.

A three-night, pre-cruise land package (valued at C$1,741 per person) can be added to select Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps or Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) river cruises

Budapest, Hungary: Travelers can explore Budapest's "hidden" side, venturing deep into the city for two nights to explore fascinating sites such as the Margaret Bridge, Nyugati Railway Station, and the Great Synagogue.

A two-night, pre-cruise land package (valued at C$1,108 per person) is offered on select 7-night Blue Danube Discovery, Magna on the Danube, Melodies of the Danube or Iconic Christmas Markets

Guests looking to extend their river cruise experience can enjoy additional 10% savings on a second cruise and add a complimentary pre-cruise land package.

Travel Advisors are invited to visit AmaWaterways’ Travel Advisor Portal or contact Group Sales or their BDM for more details on applying the Free Land Package offer for new group bookings in 2023 and 2024.