A Taste of the Danube (Eastbound) 2024 - 4 Day River Cruise Vienna to Budapest

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A Taste of the Danube (Eastbound) 2024

4 Day River Cruise Vienna to Budapest



Tour Description:

Through the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley, with stops in quaint towns and iconic cities, you’ll fall in love with this river cruise along the Danube River. Board your ship in Vienna and set sail for Melk, where you will visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest, and where Benedictine monks still stroll amidst the sacred walls. From the Abbey’s terrace, you can take in the breathtaking views of the Danube River, and the surrounding countryside. Dürnstein lies in the heart of the picturesque Wachau Valley and is best known for its beautiful Stiftskirche with its blue façade. Above the town are the ruins of the castle where England’s Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Continue your European river cruise to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. This dynamic city lies at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. There’s sightseeing with a local expert and a visit to the gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, the coronation church for Hungary during the 16th to 19th centuries. Then it’s on to Budapest, Hungary, where your Danube river cruise vacation ends. This Danube River cruise is a must to see Austria’s striking beauty, Budapest’s shining city, and all the splendid spots between on your European river cruise vacation of a lifetime.

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Dates & Pricing



Destination & Sightseeing

Day 1 Vienna (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 Melk-Wachau Valley-Dürnstein: Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or bike along the Wachau Valley with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; free time in Dürnstein
Day 3 Bratislava: Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
Day 4 Budapest (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
Notes:
  • 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.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); the responsibility for obtaining a visa rests with the traveler.

ITINERARY

Day 1
VIENNA, AUSTRIA (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Austria. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Vienna must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Spend free time today by relaxing, exploring, or strolling through the streets of Vienna before boarding. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK VIENNA-STRAUSS-STATUE.jpg

Day 2
MELK Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a bike ride along the Wachau Valley, OR: CLASSIC Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Melk’s 11th-century Benedictine Abbey. Explore its frescoes, statues, library, and spectacular pipe organ in the monastery’s lofty perch above the Danube. Take a relaxing break on the Sky Deck as you sail through awe-inspiring views of the Wachau Valley and the wine region. DÜRNSTEIN A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins Spend free time at your leisure, perhaps biking through the vineyards in the Wachau Valley. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment by local musicians. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA MELK-ABBEY.jpg
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Day 3
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral—Hungary’s centuries-old coronation church. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST BRATISLAVA.jpg
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Day 4
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Budapest airport before 10 am. BUDAPEST-CITY-VIEW.jpg

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