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Danube Symphony (Eastbound)

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River View
$2,138
Balcony
$3,211
Suite
Sold Out
* Port charges, taxes and fees included
 Cruise Length
6 Days
 Cruise Starts
Vilshofen
 Cruise Finishes
Budapest
6 Day Danube Symphony (Eastbound) Itinerary (Avalon)
Countries Explored: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
 Cruise Length
6 Days
 Cruise Starts
Vilshofen
 Cruise Finishes
Budapest
6 Day Danube Symphony (Eastbound) Itinerary (Avalon)
Countries Explored: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Cruise Line
Avalon
Ship
Departures
Passengers
166
Crew
47
Launched
2013
Cruise Code
WPB
Cruise Line
Avalon
Ship
Departures
Passengers
166
Crew
47
Launched
2013
Cruise Code
WPB

Overview

Experience views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary. Embark in Vilshofen, Germany, and sail to the lovely city of Linz. Here enjoy a guided sightseeing, or a visit to St. Florian Monastery. Explore Ybbs on a guided tour of its romantic old town; sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley passing by the Melk Abbey to Krems and explore the small village—seemingly untouched by the modern world. Next, sail to Vienna—the City of Music.

You’ll marvel at the sights on a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks—including the Imperial Palace, the world-famous...read more Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Visit Bratislava, Slovakia, on your Danube River cruise to explore the quaint streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. You may decide to join your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to the castle above! Your Danube River cruise concludes in the “Pearl of the Danube”—Budapest.
Experience views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary. Embark in Vilshofen, Germany, and sail to the lovely city of Linz. Here, enjoy a guided sightseeing or a visit to St. Florian Monastery. Explore Ybbs on a guided tour of its romantic old town; sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley passing by the Melk Abbey to Krems and explore the small village—seemingly untouched by the modern world. Next, sail to Vienna—the City of Music.

You’ll marvel at the sights on a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks—including the Imperial Palace, the world-famous...read more Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Visit Bratislava, Slovakia, on your Danube River cruise to explore the quaint streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. You may decide to join your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to the castle above! Your Danube River cruise concludes in the “Pearl of the Danube”—Budapest.

Itinerary

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.

EVENING CRUISE TO LINZ (D)

Legendary, Lovely Linz.

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

  • 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.
During free time you might join an Optional Excursion of Mauthausen Memorial.

Enjoy sailing on your way to Ybbs tonight.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN YBBS (B/L/D)

An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley.

  • Active: Bike your way around Ybbs with your Adventure Host, 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.
Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Krems.

KREMS: An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley

  • 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.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B/L/D)

A Feast for the Soul in Vienna

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

  • 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 Austria's famed Kärtnerstrasse and stop in a local café to enjoy 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 BRATISLAVA (B/L/D)

Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle.

  • Active: Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:
  • Classic: Take a Guided City Walk, including quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the royal coronation site of St. Martin's Cathedral.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST. (B/L/D)

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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.

EVENING CRUISE TO LINZ (D)

Legendary, Lovely Linz.

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

  • 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.
During free time, you might join an Optional Excursion of Mauthausen Memorial.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO YBBS (B/L/D)

An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley.

  • 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.
Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Krems.

KREMS: An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley.

  • 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.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B/L/D)

A Feast for the Soul in Vienna

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

  • 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 Austria's famed Kärtnerstrasse and stop in a local café to enjoy 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 BRATISLAVA (B/L/D)

Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle.

  • Active: Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:
  • Classic: Take a Guided City Walk, including quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the royal coronation site of St. Martin's Cathedral.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST. (B/L/D)

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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