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Danube Symphony (Westbound)

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 Cruise Length
6 Days
 Cruise Starts
Budapest
 Cruise Finishes
Vilshofen
6 Day Danube Symphony (Westbound) Itinerary (Avalon)
Countries Explored: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
 Cruise Length
6 Days
 Cruise Starts
Budapest
 Cruise Finishes
Vilshofen
6 Day Danube Symphony (Westbound) Itinerary (Avalon)
Countries Explored: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Cruise Line
Avalon
Ship
Departures
Passengers
166
Crew
47
Launched
2014
Cruise Code
WBP
Cruise Line
Avalon
Ship
Departures
Passengers
166
Crew
47
Launched
2014
Cruise Code
WBP

Overview

Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest to embark on an unforgettable 6-day European river cruise on the Danube. You’ll begin with a visit to Slovakia’s quaint town of Bratislava for guided sightseeing along the streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. In Vienna, learn about the Habsburg Empire with guided sightseeing, and see the Imperial Palace complex, the Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Explore Krems on a guided tour of a town seemingly untouched by the modern world. Cruise through the Wachau Valley—home of charming villages and Austrian wines from its beautiful read more vineyards. Visit the magnificent 9th-century St. Florian Monastery, still home to Augustine Monks, or take a guided sightseeing of Linz.

In Linz, enjoy free time to sample its famous pastries, and cruise overnight to conclude your river cruise in Vilshofen, Germany. A fantastic combination of history, art, food, and wine on your Danube River cruise.
Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest to embark on an unforgettable 6-day European river cruise on the Danube. You’ll begin with a visit to Slovakia’s quaint town of Bratislava for guided sightseeing along the streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. In Vienna, learn about the Habsburg Empire with guided sightseeing, and see the Imperial Palace complex, the Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Explore Krems on a guided tour of a town seemingly untouched by the modern world. Cruise through the Wachau Valley—home of charming villages and Austrian wines from its beautiful read more vineyards. In Ybbs enjoy a visit to Artstetten castle. Visit the magnificent 9th-century St. Florian Monastery, still home to Augustine Monks, or take a guided sightseeing of Linz.

In Linz, enjoy free time to sample its famous pastries, and cruise overnight to conclude your river cruise in Vilshofen, Germany. A fantastic combination of history, art, food, and wine on your Danube River cruise.

Itinerary

Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5pm.

Spend free time strolling along the cobblestone streets, browsing art galleries, sipping coffee, and sampling sweets before boarding your Danube cruise for a welcome dinner this evening.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA. (D)

Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle

Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

  • Active: Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:
  • 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.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B/L/D)

A Feast for the Soul in Vienna

  • 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 through Kärtnerstrasse, the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna; stop in a local café to enjoy authentic 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 KREMS (B/L/D)

An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley.

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

  • 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.
Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Ybbs, affording you an incredible view of Melk Abbey from your ship.

YBBS:

  • Discovery: Enjoy sweet interactive experiences and tastings of local Austrian products as you visit a pastry - baking workshop and an Austrian bee farm, OR:
  • Discovery: Join a guided visit to two family - owned farms and discover how they produce delicious traditional specialties and products, OR:
  • Classic: Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ (B/L/D)

History Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion.

  • Active: Join an expert guide for a trek up to Mount Pöstlingberg for a whole new perspective of beautiful Linz and its surrounding area, OR:
  • Classic: Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery—the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR:
  • 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. This afternoon, consider an Optional Excursion to visit Mauthausen Memorial.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN (B/L/D)

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Flights should not leave Munich airport before Noon. (B)

Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5pm.

Spend free time strolling along the cobblestone streets, browsing art galleries, sipping coffee, and sampling sweets before boarding your Danube cruise for a welcome dinner this evening.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA. (D)

Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle

Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

  • Active: Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:
  • 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.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B/L/D)

A Feast for the Soul in Vienna

  • Active: Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
  • Classic: Enjoy a Guided Visit to House of Strauss and embark on an interactive journey through Vienna's illustrious past at an immersive audio - visual experience. After the tour, enjoy a coffee and homemade cake, 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 through Kärtnerstrasse, the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna; stop in a local café to enjoy authentic 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 KREMS (B/L/D)

An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley.

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

  • Active: Experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
  • Discovery: Enjoy a Guided Visit to a vineyard or apricot orchard to try your hand at harvesting practices and preparing local specialties, OR:
  • Classic: Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world.
Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Ybbs, affording you an incredible view of Melk Abbey from your ship.

YBBS:

  • Discovery: Enjoy sweet interactive experiences and tastings of local Austrian products as you visit a pastry - baking workshop and an Austrian bee farm, OR:
  • Discovery: Join a guided visit to two family - owned farms and discover how they produce delicious traditional specialties and products, OR:
  • Classic: Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle.  This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ (B/L/D)

History Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion.

  • Active: Join an expert guide for a trek up to Mount Pöstlingberg for a whole new perspective of beautiful Linz and its surrounding area, OR:
  • Classic: Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery—the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR:
  • 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. This afternoon, consider an Optional Excursion to visit Mauthausen Memorial.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN (B/L/D)

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Flights should not leave Munich airport before Noon. (B)

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