Cruise Line |
Avalon Waterways |
Ship |
Avalon View |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
14 Jul 2022 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Deggendorf to Budapest aboard Avalon View.
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. Explore your ship and enjoy dinner on your first evening on board. EVENING CRUISE TO PASSAU (D)
DAY 2: PASSAU-SCHLOGEN OXBOW
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet CLASSIC - Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful "City of Three Rivers.", OR: ACTIVE - Follow your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River. Before sailing to Linz. take a little free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal. This afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube's dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlogen Oxbow. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ (B,L,D)
DAY 3: LINZ, AUSTRIA
Legendary and Lovely Linz Visit the Adventure centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walk through the city's historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz-Austria's largest medieval square-and the towering white-marble Trinity Column. Consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg-the city of Mozart, or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. You may otherwise spend the afternoon on a biking picnic along the banks of the Danube or hike through Linz's beautiful nature trails to Postlingberg for a bird's-eye view of the city and river below. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO YBBS (B,L,D)
DAY 4: YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK-WACHAU VALLEY
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below CLASSIC - Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Admire the fine architecture of the Babenberger and its romantic old town, OR: CLASSIC - Take a Guided Tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Durnstein. DURNSTEIN A King's Ransom and Castle Ruins CLASSIC - Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart-who was imprisoned in the castle here during the Crusades, OR: ACTIVE - Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,L,D)
DAY 5: VIENNA
Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube CLASSIC - Explore 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 iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-summer home of the Habsburg monarchy. Spend free time strolling on the pedestrian Karntnerstrasse-the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna. Take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local cafe to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel. This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA (B,L,D)
DAY 6: HAINBURG, AUSTRIA
Natural Beauty in Austria Enjoy some free time in the village of Hainburg or take a Guided Optional Excursion to discover the natural beauties of this area. During lunchtime enjoy a short cruise to Bratislava BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle CLASSIC - Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the sight of royal coronations at St. Martin's Cathedral. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST (B,L,D)
DAY 7: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Hungary's Captivating Capita CLASSIC - Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes' Square. This afternoon choose among a wide offer of Optional Guided Excursions or take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying some free time exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city's cafes and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST (B,L,D)
DAY 8: BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
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Sailing Dates |
- 21 Apr 2022
- 05 May 2022
- 02 Jun 2022
- 14 Jul 2022
- 28 Jul 2022
- 25 Aug 2022
- 08 Sep 2022
- 26 Oct 2022
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
14/07 |
Deggendorf, Germany |
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2 |
15/07 |
Passau, Germany |
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2 |
15/07 |
Linz, Austria |
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3 |
16/07 |
Linz, Austria |
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4 |
17/07 |
Melk , Austria |
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4 |
17/07 |
Durnstein, Austria |
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5 |
18/07 |
Vienna, Austria |
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6 |
19/07 |
Bratislava, Slovakia |
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7 |
20/07 |
Budapest, Hungary |
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8 |
21/07 |
Budapest, Hungary |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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