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The Legendary Danube 2026

8 days
From Nuremberg to Budapest
4.3
32 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Nuremberg to Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride around Nuremberg port area with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg - medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    St. Sebald Church (Gothic cathedral)
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  3. Day 3

    Regensburg to Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Walhalla by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk - Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
    • Free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    Landmarks
    Walhalla
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
    Weltenburg Benedictine Monastery
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Passau - Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau - 'City of Three Rivers'
    • Free afternoon in Linz with bicycle or nature trail exploration
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Cesky Krumlov
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Danube river and around Melk with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey - frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and ornate pipe organ
    • Sailing through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna - Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Free afternoon in Vienna with tram access to Prater or museums
    • Bicycle rental from ship to explore Vienna
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Prater Amusement Park
    House of Strauss
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  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    • Free afternoon in Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional visits to Budapest's thermal baths
    • Scenic hike above the Danube
    • Cafés, pubs, or nightlife exploration
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Budapest Thermal Baths
  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Traveler Moments

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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  • The Legendary Danube 2026 reviewer 1
    December 13th, 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
  • F
    November 4th, 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
  • J
    October 20th, 2019
    We had a good time in Budapest and Praha!
    Traveled in September 2019
  • C
    October 9th, 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
  • R
    June 18th, 2019
    Everything and everything was just perfect
    Traveled in May 2019
  • R
    June 3rd, 2019
    Great accommodations and service!
    Traveled in May 2019
  • J
    May 3rd, 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
  • C
    January 22nd, 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
  • E
    November 6th, 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
  • J
    November 4th, 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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