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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Austria, Danube River, Europe, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Budapest: Welcome to Budapest Day 2 Budapest (Embarkation): Guided tour, see Heroes' Square; onboard welcome reception Day 3 Bratislava: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure HostDay 4 Vienna: Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure HostDay 5 Krems-Wachau Valley-Ybbs: Choice of guided walk in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; guided tour in YbbsDay 6 Mauthausen-Linz: Choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery, or guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp; free time in LinzDay 7 Deggendorf (Disembarkation): Your vacation ends this morning
Overview
Title
Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Westbound)
Vacation Overview
Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Hungary to Germany. Begin your European vacation 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 take a sobering tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp—one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camps of WWII. In Linz, enjoy free time to sample its famous pastries, and cruise overnight to conclude your river cruise in Deggendorf, Germany. A fantastic combination of history, art, food, and wine on your Danube River cruise.
Year Round Offers
- Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
- Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more
Day 1:BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Welcome to Budapest—Hungary 's Captivating CapitalThe day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe 's shining city on the Danube.
Day 2:BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION) War Heroes and Hot Water
CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour to see majestic Heroes ' Square and Budapest 's classic sites.Spend free time strolling along the cobblestone streets, 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 CastleVisit the Adventure Center for today 's activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE Grab Nordic walking sticks and follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a Hike to Bratislava Castle which crowns the hilltop above, 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.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 Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of Habsburg royalty.Alternatively you can choose to spend your free time strolling through Kärtnerstrasse, the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna; stop in a local café 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 ValleyJoin 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. Admire the fine architecture of the Babenberger and its romantic old town.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN YBBS(B,L,D)Day 6:MAUTHAUSEN History Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion
CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery—the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR: CLASSIC Join a sobering Guided Tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp, one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camps of WWII.
LINZ Legendary, Lovely LinzConsider an Optional Excursion to visit Linz and its medieval square or an Optional Guided Hike up.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DEGGENDORF(B,L,D)Day 7:DEGGENDORF, GERMANY (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
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Avalon Waterways
Hotels:
Budapest Marriott
Budapest, Hungary
This modern 364 room property enjoys a prime downtown location and offers convenience blended with style. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the lobby and the hotel has a fitness center with sauna and Jacuzzi. The trendy Mediterranean Grill restaurant serves tasty Hungarian dishes and the stylish lounge bar offers tapas style food and cocktails.
Rating: Deluxe
InterContinental Budapest
Budapest, Hungary
Few would argue the InterContinental Budapest is in the city's best location: right on the Danube across from Castle Hill and the Royal Palace. With the Chain Bridge and the Parliament just steps away, there's no shortage of superb sightseeing opportunities. The Váci Utca shopping street, Central Market Hall and the Gellért Baths are also nearby.
Rating: Deluxe
Hotel Sofitel Chain Bridge
Budapest, Hungary
This elegant upscale property is located on the left bank of the river Danube, right in the heart of Budapest with Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the property. The show kitchen restaurant serves refined French-Hungarian cuisine and the vibrant bar offers the chance to sip cocktails overlooking the illuminated Chain Bridge. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, well-being & fitness center.
Rating: Deluxe
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
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provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
