A Taste of the Danube with 2 nights in Budapest & 2 nights in Vienna 2021
8 Day River Cruise Budapest to Vienna
Starting at $1,642
From the Gypsy violins of Budapest to the romantic sounds of Vienna, the “City of Music,” this European river cruise highlights the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley, and the fascinating capital cities of Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria. Before your cruise, spend two nights in Budapest, where guided sightseeing shows you the highlights of this vibrant capital. Also, enjoy plenty of time to explore Budapest on your own. Take pictures from Fishermen’s Bastion, walk across Chain Bridge, or enjoy a cream cake in the renowned Gerbeaud Café. Board your Avalon Suite Ship® and head upriver to Bratislava. For a 58-mile stretch, the middle of the Danube forms the border between Hungary and Slovakia, and guided sightseeing awaits you in Slovakia’s capital. In Melk, you will visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest monasteries, sitting high above the breathtaking views of the Danube River and surrounding countryside. Cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley and spend free time in Dürnstein, known for the striking blue façade of its baroque Stiftskirche below the castle ruins where England’s King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. Disembark your river cruise for two nights in the Austrian capital of Vienna. Enjoy guided sightseeing as well as free time on your own to relax, perhaps visit the famous Sacher Hotel for a taste of Sachertorte (a special chocolate cake), and stroll along the famous pedestrian street of Kärntnerstrasse.
Destination & Sightseeing
Day 1 Budapest: | Welcome to Budapest |
Day 2 Budapest: | Guided tour, see Heroes' Square |
Day 3 Budapest (Embarkation): | Onboard welcome reception |
Day 4 Bratislava: | Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral; or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host |
Day 5 Melk-Wachau Valley-Dürnstein: | Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; free time in Dürnstein |
Day 6 Vienna (Disembarkation): | Choice of early guided tour, with breakfast at a Viennese café, or guided sightseeing |
Day 7 Vienna: | Day at leisure |
Day 8 Vienna: | Your vacation ends this morning |
- 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.
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Accommodations
Budapest | Budapest | Budapest | Vienna |
Deluxe
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Apaczai Csere Janos U.4 Budapest Hungary
This modern 364 room property enjoys a prime downtown location and offers convenience blended with style. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the lobby and the hotel has a fitness center with sauna and Jacuzzi. The trendy Mediterranean Grill restaurant serves tasty Hungarian dishes and the stylish lounge bar offers tapas style food and cocktails.