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Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way. Visit Passau, Germany—called the “City of Three Rivers” at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Take a guided walking tour to admire the Patrician houses and baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Linz, Austria, walk around the Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square. Enjoy the magnificent views as your Danube River cruise takes you through the picturesque wine region of the Wachau Valley. Stops include a visit to the magnificent Benedictine Abbey in Melk and Dürnstein to see the famous blue and white Stiftskirche and taste some of the local wines. Vienna, the “City of Music,” makes an immediate impression with its lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace and neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House. Enjoy a guided tour of this magical city and take time to explore on your own. In Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, take a guided walk through the delightful Old Town and to the Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. In Budapest, the vibrant capital of Hungary, a local expert shows you all the must-see sights. Then to round out this timeless European river cruise, take a stroll along Váci utca—the main shopping street, or take pictures from Fishermen’s Bastion for the best panoramic views of Budapest. This Danube River cruise explores the legendary beauty and remarkable destinations you’ll never forget.A Journey That Changes with the Seasons.From the energy of summer to the softer rhythms of fall and spring, this iconic journey on the Danube reveals something special in every season. You may discover springtime traditions with local beekeepers or wander through vibrant summer lavender fields before visiting a local distillery where fragrant blossoms are transformed into soothing oils. Enjoy the same legendary route, beautifully curated for the season in which you experience it.
- Day 1VILSHOFEN, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)Sat, Jun 12, 2027Welcome 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.Explore your ship and enjoy dinner on your first evening on board.EVENING CRUISE TO PASSAU(D)
- Day 2PASSAU–SCHLÖGEN OXBOWSun, Jun 13, 2027Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers".Before sailing to Linz, take a little free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists’ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephen’s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal. This afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube’s dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlögen Oxbow.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ (B,L,D)
- Day 3LINZ, AUSTRIAMon, Jun 14, 2027Legendary and Lovely LinzVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along the Danube, 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.Consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart, or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. You may otherwise spend the afternoon on a biking picnic along the banks of the Danube or hike through Linz’s beautiful nature trails to Pöstlingberg for a bird’s-eye view of the city and river below. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO YBBS(B,L,D)
- Day 4YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK–WACHAU VALLEYTue, Jun 15, 2027Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below 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, 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.Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Dürnstein.ACTIVE Alternatively, experience the Wachau Valley from a unique perspective, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along some of Wachau’s bike trails.DÜRNSTEIN A King’s Ransom and Castle RuinsACTIVE Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle here during the Crusades.DISCOVERY Join an onboard lecture to learn about Austrian winemaking traditions.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,L,D)
- Day 5VIENNAWed, Jun 16, 2027Viennese Waltzes on the Blue DanubeACTIVE 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 morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—Winter residence of the Imperial Family, the grand Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—the former imperial summer home of the Habsburg monarchy. Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse—the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna. Take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local café to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA(B,L,D)
- Day 6BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIAThu, Jun 17, 2027Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the sight of royal coronations at St. Martin’s Cathedral.Enjoy free time to discover on your own Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, rich in history and culture, but also a green city with its forests and parks just a hop away from the city center. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST(B,L,D)
- Day 7BUDAPEST, HUNGARYFri, Jun 18, 2027Monuments and Markets 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.This afternoon, choose from a wide range of Optional Guided Excursions. Spend free time exploring famous sights like the Chain Bridge or Fisherman’s Bastion. Linger in one of the city’s beautiful cafés, browse the Central Market Hall, or hike the hills above the Danube.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST(B,L,D)
- Day 8BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)Sat, Jun 19, 2027Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
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- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
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Avalon vs. Viking: I would probably go back to Viking, but each has it's favorable points and room for improvement. The Avalon ship was spotless and the staff was quite good. The food was fine. The Cruise Director was the best I have experienced anywhere. The cabin was spacious, but I missed having the lanai. The guides were great and timing was spot-on. The onboard entertainer was mediocre at best, though, and that really was a downer. On our Viking cruise two years ago, the onboard entertainer was awesome and a good part of our social time was spent enjoying him in the lounge. This guy on Avalon could not sing and his music was intended for the 80 year old+ audience. No one danced or sang along. Disappointing. One of the special music guests was incredibly good, and the other was incredibly bad.
Our Avalon Waterways river cruise was phenomenal! So much fun! The cruise director was wonderful! The staff and the wait service are going to be missed! The excursions kept us up and moving everyday, which was expected. The local guides were all great! It was a dream vacation for sure! A guided tour of Europe was our best decision. Very happy indeed!
Very pleasant and helpful and resulted in significant savings versus booking directly.
I was a bit skeptical when I booked but that went away the first day. Everyone was very helpful and everything was fabulous, hope we can do another trip soon.
OUr cruise was exactly as described and actually exceeded our expectations. Everything was so well done. Ship was great. Staff wonderful. Food excellennt. Couldn't have asked for moore.
River water issues, our of their control. They made a lot of changes to the itinerary.
All was good EXCEPT the optional tours were not worth it. The places were beautiful by the guides were not helpful.
We had a change in boats due to water level. It seemed that this crew was not as motivated as the other trips he had with Avalon. The food though good did not give alternated to offer myself and my sister. Staff was not as good as previous trips, had this been our first trip we would not return as the others were outstanding.
Our vacation with Avalon Waterways was fantastic. The Tour Guide, Tony was the best person we have ever met for this type of tour. We are excited to look at other river cruises and will book with them again
The cabin and service were good.
Aga is the best. She responded to you promptly and goes out of her way to answer your questions. I had a complication situation in which the Avalon itinerary did not match and thus had arranged for buisiness in one city when indeed the ship was in another city. She call operations for the company found out the exact time things would occur and made a great recommendation for when i could have my business meeting. I encourage management to recognize her efforts!
The Hilton Hotel in Prague is currently not able to handle so many passengers from Avalon and Viking at one time, probably mainly because of the renovations they are doing on the third floor (perhaps in future on other floors as well). Several problems arose including room not ready at 3 pm, door handle of room falling off, very loud noise in our room from 3rd floor construction, etc. We suggest another hotel should be used until renovations are complete. Our cabin on the Avalon Expression was good.
Service was extremely slow in the dining room and some of the excursions (included and optional) were a total waste. Royal Waltz Concert and the Dinner and Folklore Show were excellent. Tour Director was very good and the staff for the most part were courteous and efficient.
The cruise ship, Avalon Expression, was as advertised: a great way to spend a week on the Danube River. One suggestion I have is that better arrangements need to be made for accommodations upon arrival in Budapest (if you start from there). After spending 25 hours on planes, at airports, and being shuttled, all a person wants is a room, a shower, and bed. None of these were available for over 3 hours once we arrived at the Intercontinental Hotel. That being said, the hotel is in a great location for the first time traveler to the area; close to shops, restaurants, right on the Danube, and a great place to stay! We made this trip in early October when the weather was a bit cool, wet and dreary. The water level on the river was low, though we did not experience any problem until near the end of the cruise. The weather was reminiscent of that in northern New England this time of year. The folks at Avalon and on board the vessel wasted no time in making suitable arrangements for alternate bus tours. Food on board was very good and plentiful. Some old-timers found the late dinner hour (7-9pm) difficult to adjust to, but welcomed the meal once it arrived. The wait staff was exceptional, better than most we have experienced on major cruise lines. Although we included tipping in our cruise booking, I do not believe this is the way to go. Some of the crew we never came in contact with, even in the dining room. This means the tips are divided more or less evenly, and our waiter and cabin attendant were in the "pool" when they deserved a more personal gratuity if one is inclined to do so. There are several cruise lines offering adventures on the Danube. Our choice of Avalon was made primarily from reviews of other's experiences and we have no regrets!
We paid for first class accommodations and, for the most part, received them. But the hotel in Prague for the last three nights was a real problem in that regard. It was far from the downtown area, low quality, and poor attitude of the staff. The sunglasses I left on al bus were turned in to the front desk and the folks there lost them for two days. We had to take subway or tram to see any of the sites, unlike Budapest where we were in the midst of the action and could walk out of our hotel and be in the center of things. I feel as though, at the end of our trip, we got stiffed by Avalon because we were placed there.
Very nice and very scenic trip. The service staff was excellent. Everything about the trip met my expectations, except the fitness center was grossly inadequate. It was open limited hours and only two of three machines were working.
Avalon River Cruises are GREAT!!! It is even more wonderful than Ocean Cruising. We will do this again.
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AVALON did NOT disappoint again--- this was our third Riverboat trip with Avalon. Ship was beautiful -- staff was excellent --- food was absolutely amazing. Entertainment was great -- guides for the off boat tours were very knowledgeable and personal.