Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Avalon's 8 Day Danube Symphony with Munich (Eastbound). Experience your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary your way with two nights in Munich before your cruise. Enjoy a full-day guided tour to Neuschwanstein Castle—home of King Ludwig—and enjoy plenty of free time to explore Munich before your cruise.
Board your Suite Ship® 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 read more Valley to Krems and explore the small village—seemingly untouched by the modern world.
Next, sail to Vienna—the “City of Music.” Marvel at the sights with a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks—including the Imperial Palace, the world-famous 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.
Board your Suite Ship® 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 read more Valley to Krems and explore the small village—seemingly untouched by the modern world.
Next, sail to Vienna—the “City of Music.” Marvel at the sights with a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks—including the Imperial Palace, the world-famous 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.
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Itinerary
Welcome to Munich.
Spend free time today relaxing, exploring, or strolling through the streets of Munich.Storybook Villages and Fairytale Castles
- Classic: Take a Guided Excursion to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig. (B)
Modern Metropolis and Alpine Monarchs
- Classic: Enjoy a Guided City Tour which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace—a former residence of Bavarian monarchs, along with the Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz.
EVENING CRUISE TO LINZ. (B/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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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 vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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 Expression
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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09 Oct 2026
09 Oct 26
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03 May 2027
03 May 27
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10 May 2027
10 May 27
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US$4,153
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25 May 2027
25 May 27
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01 Jun 27
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14 Jul 2027
14 Jul 27
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21 Jul 2027
21 Jul 27
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01 Aug 2027
01 Aug 27
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08 Aug 27
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24 Sep 2027
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12 Oct 2027
12 Oct 27
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19 Oct 2027
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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.
