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Danube Symphony With Budapest

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DANUBE SYMPHONY WITH BUDAPEST
WBPQBUDAPESTVILSHOFEN
Leisurely On the go
Meals
Breakfast: 6 Lunch: 4 Dinner: 5
Transport
State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities
Accommodation
Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
HighLights
  • Linz
  • Vienna
  • Wachau Valley & Strudengau Scenic Cruising
  • DAY 1:   BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
    Welcome to Budapest-Hungary's Captivating Capital The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.
  • DAY 2:   BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION)
    Monuments and Markets CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour to see majestic Heroes' Square and Budapest's classic sites. Spend free time browsing the Central Market Hall, strolling the cobblestones, browsing art galleries, sipping coffee, and sampling sweets before boarding your Danube cruise for a welcome dinner this evening. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA (B,D)
  • DAY 3:   BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
    Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle Visit the Adventure Centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town's cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the gothic halls of St. Martin's Cathedral-Hungary's centuries-old coronation church. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,L,D)
  • DAY 4:   VIENNA, AUSTRIA
    A Feast for the Soul in Vienna ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire with a Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex -the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral. Optional tours today include a Guided Tour of magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of Habsburg royalty. Alternatively you can choose to spend your free time strolling through Kartnerstrasse, the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna; stop in a local cafe to enjoy authentic Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel. You may also choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS (B,L,D)
  • DAY 5:   KREMS-WACHAU VALLEY
    An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. ACTIVE Experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR: CLASSIC Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world. Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Ybbs, affording you an incredible view of Melk Abbey from your ship. YBBS CLASSIC Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ (B,L,D)
  • DAY 6:   LINZ
    History Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion ACTIVE Join an expert guide for a trek up to Mount Postlingberg for a whole new perspective of beautiful Linz and its surrounding area, OR: CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery-the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk through the city's historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz-Dustria's largest medieval square-Dnd the towering white-marble Trinity Column. This afternoon, consider an Optional Excursion to visit Mauthausen Memorial. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN (B,L,D)
  • DAY 7:   VILSHOFEN, GERMANY (DISEMBARKATION)
    Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Munich airport before Noon. (B)
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Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Hungary to Germany. Begin your European holiday your way with one night in Budapest before your cruise. You’ll enjoy an introduction to the city by a local expert who shows you the must-see sights.

Board your Avalon Suite Ship in Budapest to embark on an unforgettable 6-day river cruise on the Danube. You’ll begin with a visit to Slovakia’s quaint town of Bratislava for guided sightseeing along the streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Learn about the Habsburg Empire with guided sightseeing in Vienna to see the Imperial Palace complex, the Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Explore Krems on a guided tour of a town seemingly untouched by the modern world.

Cruise through the Wachau Valley—home of charming villages and Austrian wines from its beautiful vineyards.Discover Ybbs on a guided tour of its romantic old town. Visit the magnificent 9th-century St. Florian Monastery, still home of Augustine Monks, or join a guided sightseeing of Linz. In Linz, enjoy free time to sample its famous pastries, and cruise overnight to conclude your river cruise in Vilshofen, Germany. A fantastic combination of history, art, food, and wine on your Danube River holiday.

Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.

Map

Leisurely On the go

7
Days
4
Countries
Countries
Meals
6breakfasts;
4lunches;
5dinners;
Transport
State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities
Accommodation
Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
Tour Code
WBPQ
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 14 August 2026 departure
CAT D
Highlights
Linz
Vienna
Wachau Valley & Strudengau Scenic Cruising

Itinerary

EXPAND ALL DAYS
Day 1

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

Welcome to Budapest-Hungary's Captivating Capital The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

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Day 2

BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION)

Monuments and Markets CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour to see majestic Heroes' Square and Budapest's classic sites. Spend free time browsing the Central Market Hall, strolling the cobblestones, browsing art galleries, sipping coffee, and sampling sweets before boarding your Danube cruise for a welcome dinner this evening. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA (B,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 3

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle Visit the Adventure Centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town's cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the gothic halls of St. Martin's Cathedral-Hungary's centuries-old coronation church. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 4

VIENNA, AUSTRIA

A Feast for the Soul in Vienna ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire with a Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex -the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral. Optional tours today include a Guided Tour of magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of Habsburg royalty. Alternatively you can choose to spend your free time strolling through Kartnerstrasse, the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna; stop in a local cafe to enjoy authentic Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel. You may also choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 5

KREMS-WACHAU VALLEY

An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. ACTIVE Experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR: CLASSIC Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world. Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Ybbs, affording you an incredible view of Melk Abbey from your ship. YBBS CLASSIC Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 6

LINZ

History Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion ACTIVE Join an expert guide for a trek up to Mount Postlingberg for a whole new perspective of beautiful Linz and its surrounding area, OR: CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery-the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk through the city's historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz-Dustria's largest medieval square-Dnd the towering white-marble Trinity Column. This afternoon, consider an Optional Excursion to visit Mauthausen Memorial. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 7

VILSHOFEN, GERMANY (DISEMBARKATION)

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Munich airport before Noon. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHOW
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TRIP ACCOMMODATION & OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

The displayed price is a guide only. You will be able to book most excursions within MyAccount up to 4 days prior to excursion date, where the exact price will be displayed. For Australia and New Zealand tours, optional excursions can be booked on tour with the Tour Director. All excursions are subject to availability.

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Start trip: Budapest
End trip: Vilshofen
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Start trip: +2 days in Budapest
End trip: Munich

Extend your holiday with 2 nights in Munich and enjoy a full-day guided tour to Neuschwanstein Castle (WBPE)

FROM
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+858
Add On
Start trip: +1 day in Budapest
End trip: Vilshofen

Begin your holiday with an extra night in Budapest and see the city's must-see sights with a local expert (WBPQ)

FROM
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+283
Selected
Add On
Start trip: +3 days in Budapest
End trip: Munich

Add on Budapest and Munich to your holiday, including guided sightseeing in each city (WBPY)

FROM
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+1,141
Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Hungary to Germany. Begin your European holiday your way with one night in Budapest before your cruise. You’ll enjoy an introduction to the city by a local expert who shows you the must-see sights.

Board your Avalon Suite Ship in Budapest to embark on an unforgettable 6-day river cruise on the Danube. You’ll begin with a visit to Slovakia’s quaint town of Bratislava for guided sightseeing along the streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Learn about the Habsburg Empire with guided sightseeing in Vienna to see the Imperial Palace complex, the Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Explore Krems on a guided tour of a town seemingly untouched by the modern world.

Cruise through the Wachau Valley—home of charming villages and Austrian wines from its beautiful vineyards.Discover Ybbs on a guided tour of its romantic old town. Visit the magnificent 9th-century St. Florian Monastery, still home of Augustine Monks, or join a guided sightseeing of Linz. In Linz, enjoy free time to sample its famous pastries, and cruise overnight to conclude your river cruise in Vilshofen, Germany. A fantastic combination of history, art, food, and wine on your Danube River holiday.

Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.

Map

Leisurely On the go

7
Days
4
Countries
Countries
Meals
6breakfasts;
4lunches;
5dinners;
Transport
State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities
Accommodation
Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
Tour Code
WBPQ
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 14 August 2026 departure
CAT D

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