View, Danube Dreams 2022 ex Budapest to Deggendorf
Cruise Line Avalon Waterways
Ship Avalon View
Destination EU Rivers
Nights 7
Departure Date 19 Oct 2022
Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Budapest to Deggendorf aboard Avalon View.

DAY 1: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs, cafes, and confections. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST (D)

DAY 2: BUDAPEST
The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe Visit the Adventure centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC - Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes' Square. This afternoon choose among a wide selection 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. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA (B,L,D)

DAY 3: 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. During lunchtime enjoy a short sailing to Hainburg HAINBURG, AUSTRIA Enjoy some free time in the village of Hainburg or take a Guided Optional Excursion to discover the natural beauties of this area. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,L,D)

DAY 4: VIENNA
Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte CLASSIC - Explore the Habsburg empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex- Winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral. You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-the former imperial summer home of the Habsburg monarchy. Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Karntnerstrasse-the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna, or take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local cafe to enjoy of 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 CRUISE TO DURNSTEIN (B,L,D)

DAY 5: DURNSTEIN-WACHAU VALLEY
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 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, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Ybbs. YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below DISCOVERY - This afternoon, learn more about sweet Austrian pastry. A workshop in a local bakery with an expert chef, will let you create your own pastry, fill it and enjoy it as well, OR: 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. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ (B,L,D)

DAY 6: LINZ
Legendary, Lovely Linz Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. 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 Danubeor hike through Linz's beautiful nature trails to Postlingberg for a bird's-eye view of the city and river below. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ (B,L,D)

DAY 7: SCHLOGEN OXBOW-PASSAU, GERMANY
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet This morning, cruise through the Schlogen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river. CLASSIC - Take a Guided City Walk into Passau, the beautiful "City of Three Rivers," OR: ACTIVE - Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River. Before sailing to Deggendorf. 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. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DEGGENDORF (B,L,D)

DAY 8: DEGGENDORF (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Munich airport before Noon. (B)
Sailing Dates
  • 14 Apr 2022
  • 28 Apr 2022
  • 26 May 2022
  • 09 Jun 2022
  • 07 Jul 2022
  • 21 Jul 2022
  • 18 Aug 2022
  • 01 Sep 2022
  • 19 Oct 2022
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 19/10 Budapest, Hungary
2 20/10 Budapest, Hungary
3 21/10 Bratislava, Slovakia
4 22/10 Vienna, Austria
5 23/10 Durnstein, Austria
6 24/10 Linz, Austria
7 25/10 Passau, Germany
8 26/10 Deggendorf, Germany
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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