Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Avalon's 10 Day The Legendary Danube with Prague. From Prague to vibrant Budapest, this Danube River cruise vacation takes you to four countries—each with its own beauty, history, and cultural treasures. Enjoy two nights in the “golden city” of Prague, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Stand in front of Old Town’s medieval Astronomical Clock, which amazes as an intricate timepiece and piece of art piece unlike anything else in the world. Travel to Nuremberg, Germany, to board your Avalon Suite Ship® on the Main Danube Canal and visit the 1000-year-old read more city with a Local Guide.
Next, reach Regensburg, the only German city not bombed during WWII. Lovers of architecture will enjoy the many listed buildings of historic interest, and Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Passau, known for its narrow, winding streets, offers the magnificent Italian baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Melk, you will visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest monasteries, which sits high on a bluff. Take in the breathtaking views before continuing through the picturesque Wachau Valley to the romantic sounds of Vienna, the “City of Music.” Your European river cruise vacation ends in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with guided sightseeing and free time to explore this vibrant city on your own.
Next, reach Regensburg, the only German city not bombed during WWII. Lovers of architecture will enjoy the many listed buildings of historic interest, and Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Passau, known for its narrow, winding streets, offers the magnificent Italian baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Melk, you will visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest monasteries, which sits high on a bluff. Take in the breathtaking views before continuing through the picturesque Wachau Valley to the romantic sounds of Vienna, the “City of Music.” Your European river cruise vacation ends in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with guided sightseeing and free time to explore this vibrant city on your own.
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Welcome to the Golden City of Prague—Explore the City of 100 Spires.
Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City and its surrounding countryside. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager.Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine
- Classic: Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
The Secret Romance of Picturesque Prague
The morning is free to explore Prague on your own to enjoy the stunning architectural beauty of the city. This afternoon, board your Suite Ship® in Nuremberg and enjoy a dinner on board.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Legends and History Lessons.
Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.- Active: Start your day with a bike ride together with your Adventure Host around the port area of Nuremberg, OR
- Classic: Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg—with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:
- Classic: Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich.
- Classic: Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal—linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bavaria's Medieval Miracle.
- Classic: Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet.
- Classic: Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers”
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below.
- Active: Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube river and around Melk, 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.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Royal Collections, and Amusing Attractions
Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.- Active: Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
- Classic: Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on 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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
War Heroes and Hot Water.
- Active: Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:
- Classic: Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes' Square.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Life On Board
One of our favourite sayings that describes Avalon Waterways is ‘the possibilities are as wide open as the views’. From Europe to the Galapagos and Asia, you can cruise in relaxed luxury with Avalon Waterways, with choices as unique as you. Avalon offers you a range of choices from excursions, dining options, activities more that help you tailor your experience.
Just imagine gliding away down the world’s most spectacular rivers, all while enjoying a unique vantage point from your own private oasis. Our floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in our suites blur the line between where the world ends, and your suite begins; allowing you to experience the world less seen from the comfort of your bed. This is river cruising from a unique point of view.
Just imagine gliding away down the world’s most spectacular rivers, all while enjoying a unique vantage point from your own private oasis. Our floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in our suites blur the line between where the world ends, and your suite begins; allowing you to experience the world less seen from the comfort of your bed. This is river cruising from a unique point of view.
Avalon Tranquility II
Float along Europe's most famous waterways in relaxed luxury aboard one of Avalon's award-winning Suite Ships. Read more
Our Vision. Your View.
With the only Open-Air Balconies in river cruising, experience Europe with a view like no other in a Panorama Suite. Read more
Exclusive Meets Inclusive
Avalon features all the right inclusions which compliment your luxurious river cruise experience. Read more
Avalon Choice
Personalise your cruise to make it your own with Avalon Choice. Select whichever included excursions interest you the most. Read more
Active & Discovery
Avalon's Active & Discovery river cruises offer activities for travelers with varying interests & for all energy and fitness levels. Read more
From View to Table
Savour regional cuisine and familiar favourites using the freshest local ingredients throughout your river cruise. Read more
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Avalon River Cruises (2025-26)
Avalon Waterways has redefined cruising by going against the current and away from the ordinary. One step aboard our modern, luxurious Suite Ships with the grandest views in cruising and it’s easy to see how the tides are changing. Welcome to a new wave in cruising. Welcome aboard Avalon Waterways.
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Saturday
09 May 2026
09 May 26
Prague
Monday
18 May 2026
18 May 26
Budapest
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Avalon Tranquility II
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Saturday
23 May 2026
23 May 26
Prague
Monday
01 Jun 2026
01 Jun 26
Budapest
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Saturday
20 Jun 2026
20 Jun 26
Prague
Monday
29 Jun 2026
29 Jun 26
Budapest
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Saturday
04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 26
Prague
Monday
13 Jul 2026
13 Jul 26
Budapest
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Monday
14 Sep 2026
14 Sep 26
Prague
Wednesday
23 Sep 2026
23 Sep 26
Budapest
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Avalon Tranquility II
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US$5,019
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Monday
12 Oct 2026
12 Oct 26
Prague
Wednesday
21 Oct 2026
21 Oct 26
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Monday
26 Oct 2026
26 Oct 26
Prague
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04 Nov 2026
04 Nov 26
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Monday
17 May 2027
17 May 27
Prague
Wednesday
26 May 2027
26 May 27
Budapest
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Avalon Imagery II
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US$5,200
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Saturday
17 Jul 2027
17 Jul 27
Prague
Monday
26 Jul 2027
26 Jul 27
Budapest
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Avalon Visionary
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US$5,700
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Monday
23 Aug 2027
23 Aug 27
Prague
Wednesday
01 Sep 2027
01 Sep 27
Budapest
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US$6,000
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Saturday
11 Sep 2027
11 Sep 27
Prague
Monday
20 Sep 2027
20 Sep 27
Budapest
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Avalon Visionary
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US$5,600
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Monday
18 Oct 2027
18 Oct 27
Prague
Wednesday
27 Oct 2027
27 Oct 27
Budapest
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Avalon Tranquility II
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US$5,050
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Friday
05 Nov 2027
05 Nov 27
Prague
Sunday
14 Nov 2027
14 Nov 27
Budapest
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US$5,600
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Avalon. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Avalon. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
