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A Culinary Experience on Danube Dreams (Eastbound) 2026

8 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vilshofen

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore your Suite Ship
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Passau - Linz

    Passau - Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River (Avalon Adventure Host led)
    • Guided walk through Passau's old town with culinary specialties
    • Free time exploring Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
    • Onboard cooking class while sailing
    • German specialties tasting on board while sailing through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube (Avalon Adventure Host led)
    • Guided walk through Linz's historic sites along the Danube shore
    • Free time exploring the city

    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
  4. Day 4

    Ybbs - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein

    Ybbs - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing by Certified Sommelier)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to two family-owned farms discovering traditional specialty production
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings and pipe organ
    • Relax on Sky Deck while sailing through Wachau Valley
    • Guided hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Guided walk through Dürnstein learning about King Richard the Lionheart
    • Local cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing by Certified Sommelier on board
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley's bike trails
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike exploration of Vienna's Danube Island (Avalon Adventure Host led)
    • Guided city tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Special cooking class with Wrenkh Vienna Culinary School owners Karl and Leo Wrenkh
    • Free time on Kärntnerstrasse for shopping
    • Free time biking through the city
    • Traditional Hungarian Goulash tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle (Avalon Adventure Host led)
    • Guided city walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Free time exploring Bratislava's historic center and green spaces
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    Town Hall
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest (Avalon Adventure Host led)
    • Guided city sightseeing including Budapest's Market Hall and Heroes' Square
    • Guided foodie tour exploring Budapest's famous sights and foods
    • Free time exploring Chain Bridge, Fisherman's Bastion, Central Market Hall, and local cafés

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
77%
Cancellation policy

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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    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 WaterwaysOperatorWritten 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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