2023 Heritage on the River

Synagogue in Prague

​If you have ever wondered what your ancestors’ lives were like in Europe at the turn of the century, or imagined how it would feel to follow in their footsteps, we have just the experience for you. Now, you can experience a deeply meaningful connection with your personal heritage while enjoying the enriching and exclusive experiences only a river cruise with AmaWaterways provides. As part of a history-making partnership, Ancestry® and AmaWaterways are combining their shared passions for family, heritage and travel to offer you the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to uncover your family history while cruising along Europe’s legendary rivers. 

Captivating Rhine

Captivating Rhine
November 2, 2023
7-night cruise Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland
Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to historic Cologne with its impressive cathedral to Germany’s Black Forest, journey into the heart of Europe along the Rhine River. Plus, enjoy an exclusive visit to Antwerp’s historic train station and Red Star Line Museum accompanied by an AncestryProGenealogist®. ​ http://www.amawaterways.com/agent/TastefulJourneys

Legendary Danube

Legendary Danube
June 17, 2023
7-night cruise Nuremberg, Germany to Budapest, Hungary
Delve into Europe’s history starting in the perfectly preserved medieval city of Nuremberg and concluding in Budapest. In between, cruise through the man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal, across the Continental Divide and through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. Explore medieval Regensburg and visit Vienna where imperial dynasties built a harmonious blend of architectural wonders. Throughout your journey, get a feel for the land by biking and hiking, and sampling delicate wines and hearty beers.  http://www.amawaterways.com/agent/TastefulJourneys

What's Included

• • Complimentary AncestryDNA® Kit sent prior to your client’s river cruise
• • Pre-journey welcome call, plus a 5-hour consultation and introductory research with your client’s expert genealogist as well as a summary of their findings
• • The services of an expert genealogist throughout the entire river cruise experience
• • Two historical and genealogical presentations on board
• • One private consultation to review your client’s family tree on board
• • Exclusive Ancestry excursion with the genealogist to the historic Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp, Belgium for Captivating Rhine sailings; exclusive Ancestry enhancements to Budapest and Vienna city tours on Legendary Danube sailing
• • One hosted lunch or dinner with the genealogist
• • The opportunity to accompany the genealogist on select AmaWaterways excursions 

Ancestral Home Visits
If your DNA results indicate your ancestral hometown is in the region that will be sailing through, enhance your journey adding an optional Ancestral Home Visit. Alongside your genealogist, you will travel back in time and envision your ancestors’ daily lives before telephones and automobiles. Examples of Ancestral Home Visits may include the opportunity to see the school or house of worship your family attended, stand in front of a house where one of your ancestors lived or venture to the cemetery where they are buried.

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