What are City Escapes?
City Escapes are curated river cruises with longer time in port, designed for the quieter months when Europe feels more open. Join small-group experiences offered only during these months, or explore independently and feel like a local. A relaxed onboard atmosphere and enhanced amenities like a menu of included wine, beer and cocktails throughout the cruise make these itineraries an easy introduction for first time cruisers and a fresh perspective for returning guests.
What's Included?
Beyond the array of included experiences and amenities that are standard across AmaWaterways Europe river cruises, City Escapes itineraries also feature the following enhancements:
- Up to six daily onshore experience options, including several experiences that are exclusive to City Escapes
- A menu of complimentary cocktails, wine and beer from the onboard bars available throughout the river cruise, not just during meals or the Sip & Sail cocktail hour
- Specialty dining, including an onshore dinner experience on one evening during the cruise
Book an AmaWaterways cruise now through April 27, 2026 and enjoy the below:
Expedia® Extras*
- Complimentary Land Package Offer: For a limited time, extend your journey by up to 4 nights with a Complimentary Land Package. Available on select 2026 and 2027 departures through Europe and Colombia, enjoy additional nights pre- or post-river cruise in cities such as Lisbon, Amsterdam, Prague, and Medellín.
- Expedia Amenity Program: Receive $300 onboard credit* on select sailings.
- Airplus: Receive fixed air rates starting at $899 USD/C$1,099 roundtrip* on select sailings. Speak to an Expedia Cruises Vacation Consultant on how to get this offer.
- Expedia Legendary River Sale: Receive $250|C$330pp savings for 7-, 10- and 11-night 2026 & 2027 European sailings, and $350|$460pp for 14 night and longer sailings. Additionally, receive pre-paid gratuities. Excludes Christmas Markets and Portugal
- City Escapes Exclusive Offer: Up to $2,000/C$2,400 savings per stateroom on select 2026 City Escapes departures. Plus, receive a complimentary stateroom upgrade and $100 Onboard Credit
3 Nights Rome
This 3‑night Rome land package features guided visits to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, time at Rome’s iconic ancient landmarks, and your choice of a hands‑on cooking class or curated shopping along Via dei Condotti.3 Nights London
Their 3-night London land package includes guided time at Westminster, a traditional fish and chips dinner, and a show in the West End, plus free time for neighborhood cafés, boutique shopping and worldclass museums.2 Nights Basel
Their 2-night package in Basel includes a visit to the intriguing Pharmacy Museum and a guided walking tour highlighting the Kunstmuseum’s collections and the inventive works of the Tinguely Museum.Contact Us