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8 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen 2024(WBD)
Danube Dreams
Starting from $3,659River Cruise Description
Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany-discovering some of Central Europe's most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way. Begin this timeless European river cruise in Budapest, where guided sightseeing acquaints you with the highlights of the vibrant capital of Hungary. Set sail on the Danube, take pictures of the impressive Parliament Building as you leave Budapest, and head for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Here, enjoy a guided walk through the delightful Old Town and visit the Gothic-style St. Martin's Cathedral. Vienna, Austria, the "City of Music," makes an immediate impression with its lavish Habsburg Imperial Palace and neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House. Enjoy the magnificent views as your river cruise takes you through the picturesque wine region of the Wachau Valley, with stops for a guided walk in Dürnstein and a visit of the impressive Benedictine Abbey of Melk. In Linz, walk around the Hauptplatz- Austria's largest medieval square, which forms the center of the city, and be sure to photograph the splendid Trinity Column. Passau, Germany, the "City of Three Rivers," is uniquely located where the Inn, Ilz, and Danube rivers converge. See its maze of narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautiful Patrician houses, and marvel at St. Stephen's Cathedral, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. A memorable conclusion to this delightful Danube River cruise!Thanks for your interest!
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I'm sorry, but an error has occurred. Try AgainDeparture Date | Ship | Priced From (per person) | |
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Sep 21, 2024 | Avalon Passion | $5,708 | Call Us! |
Sep 30, 2024 | Avalon Illumination | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Oct 6, 2024 | Avalon Impression | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Oct 10, 2024 | Avalon Envision | $4,409 | Call Us! |
Oct 14, 2024 Wine Lovers(WBD-T1) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Illumination | $4,508 | Call Us! |
Oct 20, 2024 | Avalon Impression | $4,309 | Call Us! |
Oct 21, 2024 Wine Lovers(WBD-T1) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Passion | $4,209 | Call Us! |
Nov 4, 2024 | Avalon Passion | $3,659 | Call Us! |
Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are 3 types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:
- Plus independent exploration options and use of Avalon's exclusive AvalonGO APP.
River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs, cafés, and confections.Day 2 BUDAPEST
Day 3 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Day 4 VIENNA
Day 5 DÜRNSTEIN–WACHAU VALLEY
Day 6 LINZ
Day 7 SCHLÖGEN OXBOW–PASSAU, GERMANY
Day 8 VILSHOFEN (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Munich airport before 8 am.Having trouble deciding which cruise is right for you?