Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound) 2024
7 Day River Cruise Vilshofen to Budapest
Tour Description:
Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary. Embark in Vilshofen, Germany, and sail to the lovely city of Linz. Here enjoy a guided sightseeing or a visit to St. Florian Monastery. Explore Ybbs on a guided tour of its romantic old town; sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Krems and explore the small village—seemingly untouched by the modern world. Next, sail to Vienna—the “City of Music.” You’ll marvel at the sights with a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks—including the Imperial Palace, the world-famous opera house, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Visit Bratislava, Slovakia, on your Danube River cruise to explore the quaint streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. You may decide to join your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to the castle above! Continue your European vacation your way with one night in Budapest after your cruise. Explore the “Pearl of the Danube”—Hungary’s captivating capital city.
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Dates & Pricing
Wednesday 22 May 24 — Wednesday 29 May 24 | Starting at $2,678 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 06 Jul 24 — Saturday 13 Jul 24 | Starting at $2,128 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Day 1 Vilshofen (Embarkation): | Onboard welcome reception |
Day 2 Linz: | Choice of Linz sightseeing or visit to St. Florian Monastery or hike to Mount Postlingberg |
Day 3 Ybbs–Wachau Valley–Krems: | Choice of guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host |
Day 4 Vienna: | Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host |
Day 5 Bratislava: | Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host |
Day 6 Budapest (Disembarkation): | Guided tour, see Heroes' Square |
Day 7 Budapest: | 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
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Deluxe
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Hess Andras Ter 1-3 Budapest Hungary
Unwind at Hilton Budapest hotel, which boasts the beautiful Baroque façade of a 16th century Jesuit College and a 13th century Dominican Churchyard. Take in captivating views across historic Budapest - the Hungarian Parliament and River Danube - re-energize in the 24-hour fitness center, or keep fit on the jogging track. Luxuriate with a massage or unwind in the sauna. Marvel at ancient relics, situated in the hotel's restored Dominican cloister. Lounge in the lobby bar and admire breathtaking views, or savor authentic Hungarian and Mediterranean flavors in ICON Restaurant.