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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Austria, Danube River, Slovakia
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Vienna (Embarkation): Onboard welcome receptionDay 2 Melk-Wachau Valley-Dürnstein: Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; scenic cruising through the Wachau ValleyDay 3 Bratislava: Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure HostDay 4 Budapest (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
Overview
Title
A Taste of the Danube (Eastbound)
Vacation Overview
Through the natural beauty of Austria 's Wachau Valley, with stops in quaint towns and iconic cities, you 'll fall in love with this river cruise along the Danube River. Board your ship in Vienna and set sail for Melk, where you will visit Austria 's majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe 's largest, and where Benedictine monks still stroll amidst the sacred walls. From the Abbey 's terrace, you can take in the breathtaking views of the Danube River, and the surrounding countryside. Dürnstein lies in the heart of the picturesque Wachau Valley and is best known for its beautiful Stiftskirche with its blue façade. Above the town are the ruins of the castle where England 's Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Continue your European river cruise to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. This dynamic city lies at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. There 's sightseeing with a local expert and a visit to the gothic St. Martin 's Cathedral, the coronation church for Hungary during the 16th to 19th centuries. Then it 's on to Budapest, Hungary, where your Danube river cruise vacation ends. This Danube River cruise is a must to see Austria 's striking beauty, Budapest 's shining city, and all the splendid spots between on your European river cruise vacation of a lifetime.
Year Round Offers
- Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
- Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more
Day 1:VIENNA, AUSTRIA (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Austria. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Vienna must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Spend free time today by relaxing, exploring, or strolling through the streets of Vienna before boarding.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK(D)Day 2:MELK Frescoes Above and Vineyards BelowVisit the Adventure Center for today 's activities with your Adventure Host.
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 Danube.Take a relaxing break on the Sky Deck as you sail through awe-inspiring views of the Wachau Valley and the wine region.
DÜRNSTEIN A King 's Ransom and Castle RuinsSpend free time at your leisure, perhaps biking through the vineyards in the Wachau Valley.Later, enjoy onboard entertainment by local musicians.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA(B,L,D)Day 3:BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle
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, OR: ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a scenic walk to Bratislava Castle.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST(B,L,D)Day 4:BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Budapest airport before 10 am.
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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
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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
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