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A Culinary Experience on Danube Dreams (Eastbound) 2026

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From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
4.6 (236 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Vilshofen

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore ship
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Passau - Linz

    Passau - Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River (option)
    • Guided walk through Passau's old town (option)
    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley
    • Onboard cooking class
    • German specialties tasting on board
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube (option)
    • Guided walk through historic sites along Danube shore (option)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day guided excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day guided excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Biking picnic along the banks of the Danube
    • Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
  5. Day 4

    Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein

    Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local cuisine tasting with wine pairing)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to family-owned farms (option)
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (option)
    • Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey (option)
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Bike ride along Wachau's bike trails (option)
    • Guided hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins (option)
    • Guided walk through Dürnstein (option)
    • Sommelier-guided local cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing on board
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike exploration of Vienna's Danube Island (option)
    • Guided city tour of Vienna landmarks (option)
    • Cooking class with Wrenkh Vienna Culinary School owners (option)
    • Free time on Kärntnerstrasse
    • Traditional Hungarian Goulash tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Bike ride through the city with café stop
    • Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Danube Island
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle (option)
    • Guided city walk through Old Town (option)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Bratislava independently
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Old Town
    Town Hall
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint in Budapest (option)
    • Guided city sightseeing including Market Hall and Heroes' Square (option)
    • Guided foodie tour (option)

    Optional Activities

    • Wide range of optional guided excursions
    • Visit Chain Bridge
    • Visit Fisherman's Bastion
    • Browse Central Market Hall
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    • Explore cafés
    Landmarks
    Market Hall
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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4.6 (236 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Passion
    Avalon Passion
    Offering splendid river views, the Avalon Passion offers an exciting array of state-of-the-art amenities. Each Panorama Suite is fitted w… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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    Unforgettable, stress-free trip.

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    For the Danube Dreams eastbound tour, the text of the web page says that it starts in Deggendorf, but the detailed itinerary says that embarkation is in Vilshofen. Where does it actually start, i.e., where do we have to be, at what time?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written September 2023

      The embarkation on Day 1 is in Vilshofen, Germany. Your flight to Munich should arrive by 2PM and you must be onboard by 5PM. The berth address will be advised in the final documents sent to you 30 days prior to departure, once you have a confirmed booking.

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