Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2026 - 10 Day River Cruise Prague to Budapest

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Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2026

10 Day River Cruise Prague to Budapest



Tour Description:

Your European vacation begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. Guided sightseeing shows you its best-known treasures. See the Astronomical Clock, Hradčany Castle, and St. Vitus Cathedral. Regensburg is one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. Guided sightseeing will show you the Old Town Hall, the Porta Pretoria and many mansions with high towers denoting the status and wealth of their early owners. Transfer to Vilshofen where your Danube River cruise begins. Passau, Germany, the “City of Three Rivers” lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Explore the city with a Local Guide and admire the Patrician houses and baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Linz, Austria, see the Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square that forms the center of the city. Enjoy the magnificent views as your river cruise takes you through the picturesque wine region of Wachau Valley. In Dürnstein, see the famous blue and white Stiftskirche or take an excursion to visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey in Melk.

Vienna, the “City of Music,” makes an immediate impression with its lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace and neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House. In Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a guided walk takes you through the delightful Old Town and to the Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. In Budapest, the vibrant capital of Hungary, see the must-see sights with a local expert. In your free time stroll along the main shopping street of Váci utca, or take pictures from Fisherman’s Bastion, for the best panoramic views of Budapest. From the Golden City of Prague to the Pearl of the Danube in Budapest, your European river cruise is an experience not to be missed!

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Dates & Pricing

Monday 30 Mar 26 — Thursday 09 Apr 26Starting at $4,388 Get a Quote
Thursday 02 Apr 26 — Sunday 12 Apr 26Starting at $4,488 Get a Quote
Friday 03 Apr 26 — Monday 13 Apr 26Starting at $4,488 Get a Quote
Thursday 16 Apr 26 — Sunday 26 Apr 26Starting at $4,788 Get a Quote
Friday 17 Apr 26 — Monday 27 Apr 26Starting at $4,788 Get a Quote
Thursday 30 Apr 26 — Sunday 10 May 26Starting at $4,888 Get a Quote
Friday 01 May 26 — Monday 11 May 26Starting at $4,888 Get a Quote
Saturday 09 May 26 — Tuesday 19 May 26Starting at $4,888 Get a Quote
Thursday 14 May 26 — Sunday 24 May 26Starting at $4,138 Get a Quote
Saturday 23 May 26 — Tuesday 02 Jun 26Starting at $4,138 Get a Quote
Sunday 31 May 26 — Wednesday 10 Jun 26Starting at $4,888 Get a Quote
Friday 05 Jun 26 — Monday 15 Jun 26Starting at $4,888 Get a Quote
Sunday 14 Jun 26 — Wednesday 24 Jun 26Starting at $4,888 Get a Quote
Monday 15 Jun 26 — Thursday 25 Jun 26Starting at $4,888 Get a Quote
Wednesday 17 Jun 26 — Saturday 27 Jun 26Starting at $4,788 Get a Quote
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Wednesday 01 Jul 26 — Saturday 11 Jul 26Starting at $4,788 Get a Quote
Saturday 11 Jul 26 — Tuesday 21 Jul 26Starting at $4,788 Get a Quote
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Friday 17 Jul 26 — Monday 27 Jul 26Starting at $4,788 Get a Quote
Saturday 25 Jul 26 — Tuesday 04 Aug 26Starting at $4,788 Get a Quote
Sunday 26 Jul 26 — Wednesday 05 Aug 26Starting at $4,788 Get a Quote
Monday 27 Jul 26 — Thursday 06 Aug 26Starting at $4,788 Get a Quote
Sunday 09 Aug 26 — Wednesday 19 Aug 26Starting at $4,788 Get a Quote
Sunday 16 Aug 26 — Wednesday 26 Aug 26Starting at $4,988 Get a Quote
Monday 17 Aug 26 — Thursday 27 Aug 26Starting at $5,088 Get a Quote
Sunday 30 Aug 26 — Wednesday 09 Sep 26Starting at $5,288 Get a Quote
Saturday 05 Sep 26 — Tuesday 15 Sep 26Starting at $4,538 Get a Quote
Sunday 06 Sep 26 — Wednesday 16 Sep 26Starting at $4,538 Get a Quote
Saturday 19 Sep 26 — Tuesday 29 Sep 26Starting at $4,538 Get a Quote
Sunday 20 Sep 26 — Wednesday 30 Sep 26Starting at $5,288 Get a Quote
Sunday 27 Sep 26 — Wednesday 07 Oct 26Starting at $5,288 Get a Quote
Wednesday 14 Oct 26 — Saturday 24 Oct 26Starting at $5,088 Get a Quote
Tuesday 20 Oct 26 — Friday 30 Oct 26Starting at $4,988 Get a Quote
Wednesday 28 Oct 26 — Saturday 07 Nov 26Starting at $4,888 Get a Quote
Saturday 31 Oct 26 — Tuesday 10 Nov 26Starting at $4,788 Get a Quote
Saturday 14 Nov 26 — Tuesday 24 Nov 26Starting at $4,488 Get a Quote
Tuesday 17 Nov 26 — Friday 27 Nov 26Starting at $4,388 Get a Quote


Destination & Sightseeing

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); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

ITINERARY

Day 1
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC Welcome to the Golden City of Prague—Explore the City of 100 Spires Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City and its surrounding countryside at your leisure

Day 2
PRAGUE Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager. Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square or admire the arches and statues decorating Charles Bridge
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Day 3
REGENSBURG, GERMANY–VILSHOFEN (EMBARKATION) Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle After breakfast this morning, you’ll drive to Regensburg. CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk in Regensburg and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. Take free time to enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then step back in time through historic lanes and squares of today’s modern and vibrant Regensburg. Continue on to Vilshofen to board your Avalon Suite Ship® for a welcome reception. EVENING CRUISE TO PASSAU

Day 4
PASSAU–SCHLÖGEN OXBOW Where 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 onboard. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ
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Day 5
LINZ, AUSTRIA Legendary and Lovely Linz Visit 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
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Day 6
YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK–WACHAU VALLEY Frescoes 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 Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. 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 Ruins ACTIVE 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. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA
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Day 7
VIENNA Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, 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 SAILING TO BRATISLAVA
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Day 8
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Cathedral 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
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Day 9
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Monuments 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
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Day 10
BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning

Accommodations

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