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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Austria, Danube River, Europe, Hungary, Slovakia
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Budapest: Welcome to BudapestDay 2 Budapest: Guided tour, see Heroes' SquareDay 3 Budapest (Embarkation): Onboard welcome receptionDay 4 Bratislava: Guided city sightseeing; free time for Christmas marketDay 5 Melk-Wachau Valley-Dürnstein-Krems: Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; scenic sailing through the Wachau Valley; free time in Dürnstein and KremsDay 6 Vienna (Disembarkation): Choice of guided sightseeing or culinary tourDay 7 Vienna: Day at leisure; Christmas marketDay 8 Vienna: Your vacation ends this morning
Overview
Title
Festive Season on A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Budapest & 2 Nights in Vienna (Westbound)
Vacation Overview
Make your holiday wishes come true with special departures for the festive season in Europe 's most beautiful Christmas markets and festivities. Enjoy the jolly atmosphere on our decorated Suite Ships® as you delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of local Christmas traditions along your Danube River cruise. Enjoy stunning winter views on the Danube with the warm glow of Christmas markets, beautifully adorned with ageless traditions.Begin your vacation your way before your cruise with two nights in Budapest. Enjoy superior hotel accommodations with complimentary breakfast, guided sightseeing with an expert Local Guide, and courtesy hotel-to-ship transfer. Your winter cruise on the Danube River delights with gorgeous views and winter scenes. You 'll sail to the centuries-old Slovakian city of Bratislava with guided sightseeing and time to browse the beautiful Christmas markets. Take a guided tour of its cobblestone streets and Gothic St. Martin 's Cathedral. Next, cruise to marvelous Melk for guided sightseeing in Austria 's Wachau Valley, including the magnificent Benedictine Abbey perched above the Danube. Continue your festive Danube River cruise your way with two nights in Vienna—the “City of Music.” Enjoy guided sightseeing and the glow of sparkling Christmas markets while exploring the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephens Cathedral.
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 Hungarian Dishes, Healing Waters, and Historic Wonders
CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour to see majestic Heroes ' Square and Budapest 's classic sites(B)Day 3:BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION) Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Spend free time on your own to browse the exquisite Christmas Markets of Budapest before boarding your cruise. Stroll through the brightly colored wooden stalls for ornaments and handmade toys and handicrafts.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA(B,D)Day 4:BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Castles, Vineyards, and Cosmopolitan Culture
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 churchSpend free time browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Bratislava. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment by local musicians.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK(B,L,D)Day 5:MELK, AUSTRIA-WACHAU VALLEY-DÜRNSTEIN-KREMS Ornate Architecture and Scenic Splendors Awaken the Imagination and the Senses
CLASSIC Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Melk 's 11th-century Benedictine Abbey. Explore its frescoes, statues, library, and spectacular pipe organ in the monastery 's lofty perch above the DanubeEnjoy a brief sailing to Dürnstein through the stunning landscapes of the Wachau Valley. Spend some free time in Dürnstein before sailing to Krems.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA(B,L,D)Day 6:VIENNA (DISEMBARKATION) A Feast for the Soul in Vienna—Music, Food, Art, and Architecture
CLASSIC Venture into the Habsburg empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna 's gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the historic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen 's Cathedral, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Culinary Tour of Vienna 's magical Christmas Advent Markets to sample Sachertorte and Apfelstrudel(B)Day 7:VIENNA Spend free time on your own to enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt, or relax by the fire 's glow in a Viennese café this evening.
(B)Day 8:VIENNA Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
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Avalon Waterways
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are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
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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.
