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Danube Dreams

Danube Dreams - 8 Days

Validity: Till October 2023

Day 1: Budapest

Welcome to Hungary! Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for cafes, photographs, and confections.

Overnight docking in Budapest.

Day 2: Budapest - Bratislava

Breakfast. Choose from:

  • Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR
  • Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.
  • This afternoon choose among a wide selection of Optional Guided Excursions.
Overnight cruise to Bratislava.

Day 3: Bratislava - Vienna

Breakfast. 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. This afternoon, 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 centre.

Overnight Cruise to Vienna.

Day 4: Vienna - Durnstein

Breakfast. Choose from:

  • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR
  • 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 iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. OR
  • 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. This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.

Overnight cruise to Durnstein.

Day 5: Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs. Excursion to Melk - Linz

Breakfast. Choose from:

  • 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
  • Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart - who was imprisoned in the castle during the Crusades.
Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Ybbs. Take an excursion to Melk, Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle Visit, OR Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.

Overnight cruise to Linz.

Day 6: Linz

Breakfast. Choose from:

  • 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. OR
  • 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 docking in Linz.

Day 7: Linz - Passau, Germany

Breakfast. This morning, cruise through the Schlögen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river.

  • Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR
  • Take a Guided City Walk into Passau, the beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” Before sailing to Vilshofen, 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.
Overnight cruise to Vilshoffen.

Day 8: Linz - Vilshofen

Breakfast. Disembarkation. Your cruise ends this morning.

Cruise Price: From US$ 3149 - Buy One and Get One Offer available till cabins last

Validity: Till October 2023

Cruise Dates:

West Bound East Bound
Month Date Month Date
May 16, 25 May 9, 16, 23
June 6, 24, 27 June 1, 13
July 11 July 1, 4, 18
August 5, 8, 13, 22 August 12, 15, 20, 29
September 10, 27 September 17
October 2, 3, 17, 23, 24 October 1, 4, 10, 18, 24, 31

Price Includes:

  • Comfort Collection BedsSM with choice of mattress firmness & Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, bathrobes & slippers, Premium L'Occitane bath products, Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door, flatscreen satellite TV with free movie channels and much more.
  • Avalon FlexDining® for more venue and seating options, including flexible seating times in our Panorama Dining Room. Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with every lunch and dinner. Daily a la carte breakfast with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily specials. Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, Daily Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, sweet treats & sandwiches. Daily four-course a la carte dinner in the Panorama Dining Room with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts. Includes selections of regional recipes, Western dishes, and vegetarian options. Fresh fruit available throughout the day.
  • Bikes, canoe, kayak and jogging excursions, maps for hiking, biking and jogging routes, fitness and wellness activities, Fitbits® and all through, your Avalon Adventure Host.

Price Excludes:

  • Travel Insurance.
  • International airfare.
  • Visa.
  • Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills, shopping etc.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoons, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

Please Note:

  • Booking will be subject to availability of space / rooms at the time of booking. Alternatives will be provided if units suggested are not available. You will be advised of any supplementary costs or reductions.
  • The cruise itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions.
  • Prices are subject to change with or without prior notice.
  • The above prices are subject to exchange fluctuations.
  • Supplementary charges are applicable during any festive season.
  • Please check Covid related guidelines before departure, for both, the country of entry and exit.
  • Taxes as applicable.
  • Terms and Conditions apply.

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