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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Deggendorf (Embarkation): Onboard welcome receptionDay 2 Linz-Mauthausen: Free time in Linz; choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery or guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp or bike with your Adventure HostDay 3 Ybbs-Wachau Valley-Krems: Choice of guided tour in Ybbs; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley or bike with your Adventure Host; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure HostDay 4 Vienna: Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure HostDay 5 Bratislava: Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure HostDay 6 Budapest (Disembarkation): Guided tour, see Heroes' SquareDay 7 Budapest: Your vacation ends this morning
Overview
Title
Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound)
Vacation Overview
Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary. Embark in Deggendorf, Germany, and sail to the lovely city of Linz for a leisurely morning. Continue to Mauthausen for a visit to the Concentration Camp, or to St. Florian Monastery. Explore Ybbs on a guided tour of its romantic old town; sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Krems and explore the small village—seemingly untouched by the modern world. Next, sail to Vienna—the “City of Music.” You 'll marvel at the sights with a guided city tour of Vienna 's gilded landmarks—including the Imperial Palace, the world-famous opera house, and stunning St. Stephen 's Cathedral. Visit Bratislava, Slovakia, on your Danube River cruise to explore the quaint streets of Old Town and St. Martin 's Cathedral. You may decide to join your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to the castle above! Continue your European vacation your way with one night in Budapest after your cruise. Explore the “Pearl of the Danube”—Hungary 's captivating capital city.
Year Round Offers
- Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
- Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more
Day 1:DEGGENDORF, GERMANY (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Munich must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
EVENING CRUISE TO LINZ(D)Day 2:LINZ, AUSTRIA Legendary, Lovely LinzVisit the Adventure Center for today 's activities with your Adventure Host. Consider an Optional Excursion to visit Linz and its medieval square or join an Optional Guided Hike.Enjoy free time this morning in Linz, before a brief sailing to Mauthausen while having lunch.
MAUTHAUSENHistory Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion
ACTIVE Bike along the Austrian Danube with your Adventure Host, OR: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.Enjoy sailing on your way to Ybbs tonight.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN YBBS(B,L,D)Day 3:YBBS-WACHAU VALLEY-KREMS An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley
ACTIVE Bike your way around Ybbs with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Admire the fine architecture of the Babenberger and its romantic old town.Relax on board this morning and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Krems.
KREMSAn Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley
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.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA(B,L,D)Day 4:VIENNA A Feast for the Soul in Vienna Join your Adventure Host for today 's special activities.
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 Austria 's famed Kärtnerstrasse, and stop in a local café to enjoy 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 BRATISLAVA(B,L,D)Day 5:BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle
ACTIVE Grab Nordic walking sticks and follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a Hike to Bratislava Castle which crowns the hilltop above, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk, including quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the royal coronation site of St. Martin 's Cathedral.ACTIVE Grab Nordic walking sticks and follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a Hike to Bratislava Castle which crowns the hilltop above.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST (B,L,D)Day 6:BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (DISEMBARKATION) Time for Cobblestones, Coffee, and Confections
CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour to see majestic Heroes ' Square and Budapest 's classic sites.(B)Day 7:BUDAPEST Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
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
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
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.
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
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
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.
