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The Legendary Danube 2026

8 days
From Nuremberg to Budapest
4.3 (32 reviews)

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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

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Nuremberg to Regensburg

    Nuremberg to Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride around Nuremberg port area with Adventure Host (option)
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg medieval architecture and landmarks (option)
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds (option)
    • Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal (option)
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral
  3. Day 3

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Walhalla by bike with Adventure Host (option)
    • Guided City Walk with Old Town Hall and Porta Pretoria (option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    • Free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Walhalla
    Benedictine Monastery Weltenburg
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  4. Day 4

    Passau to Linz

    Passau to Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk in Passau (option)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Free afternoon in Linz - cycling along the Danube or nature trails
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  5. Day 5

    Melk - Wachau Valley to Vienna

    Melk - Wachau Valley to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk along the Danube and around Melk with Adventure Host (option)
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey (option)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
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  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike along Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host (option)
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake (option)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace, Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (option)
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Free time at Vienna's Prater amusement park
    • Free time visiting museums
    • Free time cycling Vienna or along Danube banks
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Imperial Palace
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Prater Amusement Park
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to a viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host (option)
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square (option)

    Optional Activities

    • Thermal baths experience
    • Scenic hike above the Danube
    • Free time at Budapest's cafés, pubs, or nightlife
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
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  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 32 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.8
  • Transport
    4.2
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.6
  • 4.6

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  • Anne
    Anne5.0December 2023
    Festive Season on the Blue Danube by Avalon Waterways was an amazing. The intinerary, the service and the food was...
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    Traveled in December 2023
  • Fabio4.5November 2019
    Everything was good or excellent. except that Vienna was devoted too short a time, and a tour Prague Castle Compound...
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    Traveled in October 2019
  • JohnWang4.5October 2019
    We had a good time in Budapest and Praha!
    Traveled in September 2019
  • Colleen4.0October 2019
    Our guide was nice but did not have the exuberance that I expected. I think he needed to be more out going and friendly.
    Traveled in September 2019
  • RobertJackson5.0June 2019
    Everything and everything was just perfect
    Traveled in May 2019
  • Robert5.0June 2019
    Great accommodations and service!
    Traveled in May 2019
  • Jaroslav4.0May 2019
    We were looked after very well. It was unfortunate, we had mechanical problem. Tony over came the problem by...
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    Traveled in April 2019
  • Coside5.0January 2019
    We didnt have low water issues. We loved the Danube cruise. Did alot on our own and saved 1000s. Avalon exceeded...
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    Traveled in September 2018
  • Eugene3.5November 2018
    The tour checked off what it needed to do, but fall short of expectations on delivering a high end experience.
    Traveled in October 2018
  • June4.0November 2018
    Despite the conditions of the river and sometimes weather most things we enjoyed. Sometimes a little rushed going...
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    Traveled in October 2018

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