8 Day Viking River Cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg
Historic Budapest, Hungary is the launching port for your cruise. Before leaving the capital city you’ll see the National Opera House, Parliament Building, and the Chain Bridge. In Vienna, enjoy the beautiful baroque architecture as displayed in the Opera House, the elegant St. Stephan’s Cathedral, and the majestic Hofburg Palace.
After arriving in Krems, Austria you can visit the Benedictine abbey. Its church has one of the largest ceiling frescoes in the world. Passau, Germany is home to St. Stephen’s Cathedral where you will hear an amazing pipe organ concert. Regensburg, Germany is considered to be one of the best-preserved medieval towns in all of Germany.
Your cruise ends in Nuremburg, Germany where medieval architecture is displayed in fortifications and stone towers of its Altstadt (Old Town). You’ll also want to see the Kaiserburg Castle. The memories made on your Danube trip will be a topic of conversation for years to come.
12 Day Avalon ‘Active & Discovery’ River Cruise from Budapest to Munich
Avalon’s Active & Discovery sailings are so much more than a cruise. You are invited to not only see, but truly engage in the culture. From art and language classes to hiking and bicycle tours through the countryside, Avalon’s Active & Discovery river cruises will allow you to experience Europe like you never imagined.
After seeing the extraordinary sights of Budapest, Hungary, you’re off to Visegrad where you might choose a guided-hike in the beautiful Danube-Ipoly National Park where you may photograph eagles, falcons, and other wildlife. Keep your camera close by.
Your next port is Vienna, an amazing city that inspired the great talents of Strauss, Mozart, and Beethoven. In Dürnstein you’ll see the beautiful blue Stiftskirche (collegiate church). The quaint city of Grein is home to the oldest historic theater in Austria that is still holding regular performances. In Engelhartszell you can visit the Engelszell Abbey and tour the brewery.
You leave your ship in Linz and drive to gorgeous Salzburg where you can visit some of the sites from The Sound of Music. After another day of exciting activities in Linz, you’ll go by motor coach to Munich, Germany where the journey ends. You’ll return home with many memories of this amazing trip.