Danube Symphony (Westbound) 2026 - 6 Day River Cruise Budapest to Vilshofen

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Danube Symphony (Westbound) 2026

6 Day River Cruise Budapest to Vilshofen



Tour Description:

Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest to embark on an unforgettable 6-day European river cruise on the Danube. You’ll begin with a visit to Slovakia’s quaint town of Bratislava for guided sightseeing along the streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. In Vienna, learn about the Habsburg Empire with guided sightseeing, and see the Imperial Palace complex, the Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Explore Krems on a guided tour of a town seemingly untouched by the modern world. Cruise through the Wachau Valley—home of charming villages and Austrian wines from its beautiful vineyards. Visit the magnificent 9th-century St. Florian Monastery, still home to Augustine Monks, or take a guided sightseeing of Linz.

In Linz, enjoy free time to sample its famous pastries, and cruise overnight to conclude your river cruise in Vilshofen, Germany. A fantastic combination of history, art, food, and wine on your Danube River cruise.

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Dates & Pricing

Friday 12 Jun 26 — Thursday 18 Jun 26Starting at $2,499 Get a Quote
Friday 14 Aug 26 — Thursday 20 Aug 26Starting at $2,249 Get a Quote
Wednesday 23 Sep 26 — Tuesday 29 Sep 26Starting at $2,924 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
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Spend free time strolling along the cobblestone streets, browsing art galleries, sipping coffee, and sampling sweets before boarding your Danube cruise for a welcome dinner this evening. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA

Day 2
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. 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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA
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Day 3
VIENNA, AUSTRIA A Feast for the Soul in Vienna ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire with a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex —the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Optional tours today include a Guided Tour of magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of Habsburg royalty. Alternatively you can choose to spend your free time strolling through Kärtnerstrasse, the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna; stop in a local café to enjoy authentic Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel. You may also choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS
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Day 4
KREMS–WACHAU VALLEY An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE Experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR: CLASSIC Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world. Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Ybbs, affording you an incredible view of Melk Abbey from your ship. YBBS DISCOVERY Enjoy sweet interactive experiences and tastings of local Austrian products as you visit a pastry-baking workshop and an Austrian bee farm, OR: 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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ
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Day 5
LINZ History Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion ACTIVE Join an expert guide for a trek up to Mount Pöstlingberg for a whole new perspective of beautiful Linz and its surrounding area, OR: CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery—the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, 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. This afternoon, consider an Optional Excursion to visit Mauthausen Memorial. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN
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Day 6
VILSHOFEN, GERMANY (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Munich airport before Noon

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