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Danube Symphony with Budapest (Westbound)

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Danube Symphony with Budapest (Westbound)
Danube Symphony with Budapest (Westbound)
Danube Symphony with Budapest (Westbound)
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Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Avalon's 7 Day Danube Symphony with Budapest (Westbound). Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Hungary to Germany. Begin your European vacation your way with one night in Budapest before your cruise. You’ll enjoy an introduction to the city by a local expert who shows you the must-see sights. Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest to embark on an unforgettable 6-day river cruise on the Danube. You’ll begin with a visit to Slovakia’s quaint town of Bratislava for guided sightseeing along read more the streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Learn about the Habsburg Empire with guided sightseeing in Vienna to 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 vineyards. Discover Ybbs on a guided tour of its romantic old town. Visit the magnificent 9th-century St. Florian Monastery, still home of 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.
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Trip Length
Cruise Length

7 Days

Trip Starts
Cruise Starts

Budapest

Trip Ends
Cruise Ends

Vilshofen

Trip Departures
Cruise Departures
Jun 2026 to Nov 2027
Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Countries Visited
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Cruise Line
Cruise Line
Avalon
Cruise Ship
Cruise Ship
Avalon Illumination +2
Passengers
Passengers

166

Crew
Crew

47

Ship Launch
Launched

2014

Ship Refurbished
Cruise Code

WBPQ

Itinerary

Welcome to Budapest—Hungary's Captivating Capital.

The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.

War Heroes and Hot Water.

  • Classic: Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour to see majestic Heroes' Square and Budapest's classic sites.
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. (B/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.

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: After a short walk of Vienna, join a Guided Visit of Austria's largest museum, the legendary Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts), 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:

  • Classic: Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle.

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 vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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

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