What are the different categories, I am a solo traveller however am willing to meet new people. I would like my own cabin

We are excited to have you travel with us. The ship that will be sailing on the 30 May, 2026 is known as the Avalon Illumination. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories.

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Magnificent Europe 2026

15 days

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From Amsterdam to Budapest

4.8 (22 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens (during tulip season)
- Explore Amsterdam's colorful streets, bridges, and canals
Landmarks
Keukenhof
Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets
- Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions (available afternoon)
Day 3
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Cologne
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
- Guided City Walk of Cologne - Old City and gothic cathedral
Optional Activities
- Glass of Kölsch pale lager at a local venue
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 4
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Rhine Gorge with views of castles and Rock of the Lorelei
- Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim
- Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle's wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting
Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Rock of the Lorelei
Johannisberg Castle
Day 5
Miltenberg
Miltenberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike Tour through Miltenberg and surrounding area
- Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg - medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn
Day 6
Würzburg
Würzburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg - Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residenz
Optional Activities
- Visit a local winery
Landmarks
Bishop's Residenz
Old Main Bridge
Day 7
Volkach
Volkach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along Main Danube Canal with Adventure Host
- Walking Tour of Volkach - half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
Landmarks
Rothenburg
Day 8
Bamberg
Bamberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg - Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills
- Onboard lecture about European history and culture
Landmarks
Bamberg Cathedral
Bamberg Old Town Hall
Day 9
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to discover Nuremberg's neighboring areas
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Roth - half-timbered houses and Schloss Ratibor hunting lodge
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture - gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds
- Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal
Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Nuremberg Cathedral
Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Day 10
Regensburg
Regensburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Walhalla by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided City Walk of Regensburg - Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
- Explore Regensburg on foot or by bike
Landmarks
Porta Pretoria
Walhalla
Weltenburg Monastery
Day 11
Passau - Linz
Passau - Linz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River
- Guided City Walk of Passau - City of Three Rivers
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Explore Linz on your own
Landmarks
Oberhaus
Day 12
Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna
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 pipe organ
- Sail through Wachau Valley to Vienna
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Day 13
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along Danube Island with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to House of Strauss - interactive audio-visual experience with coffee and homemade cake
- Guided City Tour of Vienna - Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Tram ride to Vienna's Prater amusement park
- Visit nearby museums
Landmarks
Vienna Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Prater
Day 14
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike up to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest
- Guided City Sightseeing tour of Budapest - Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Excursions
- Explore Budapest on your own
- Cream cake at local cafés
- Scenic hike above the Danube
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Day 15
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Keukenhof

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Rock of the Lorelei
Johannisberg Castle

Landmarks
Bishop's Residenz
Old Main Bridge

Landmarks
Rothenburg

Landmarks
Bamberg Cathedral
Bamberg Old Town Hall

Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Nuremberg Cathedral
Nuremberg Rally Grounds

Landmarks
Porta Pretoria
Walhalla
Weltenburg Monastery

Landmarks
Oberhaus

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
Vienna Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Prater

Landmarks
Heroes' Square

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (234 reviews)
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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Impression
Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Impression came onto the river cruising scene with a bang. This g… Read more
Built
2014
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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 22 Reviews

Itinerary
4.2
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.8
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.6

Bruce4.5•October 2019
I thought the tour was very good. Unfortunately we had a mishap by our ship being hit by a freighter on the Rhine...
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Dr.3.0•October 2018
water levels were low - 2 days late to start then 3 hour coach tour to board boat then only 4 days of river cruising...
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Traveled in October 2018
LindaShah5.0•September 2018
We just completed Magnificent Europe (Amsterdam-Budapest) August 30-September 14, 2018. We were originally booked on...
We just completed Magnificent Europe (Amsterdam-Budapest) August 30-September 14, 2018. We were originally booked on the PASSION but were told at the Amsterdam Airport that due to low water levels on the river we would be sailing on the ILLUMINATION instead. Obviously, many were disappointed. The disappointment didn't last very long! The staff were amazing! Not only were they professional, but they went above and beyond to personalize your service. Basically, your wish was their command! The ship was spotless. Our rooms were cleaned twice daily. Andreea did a wonderful job of keeping everything pristine. The third deck lounge had a coffee machine that could make anything from hot water to hot milk and anything in between! Fresh cookies and pastries were always available. The meals were extraordinary with daily local dishes. If you became tired of all of the wonderful cuisine and wanted a plain steak or cheeseburger with fries you got it and it was delicious! My husband and I loved our dining room server Liva. We always made sure that we sat at her tables. What a gem with a wonderful sense of humor! She remembered all of our personal preferences! Valentin our Cruise Director was phenomenal! We had a briefing every evening at 6:45 PM prior to dinner. He too had a great sense of humor but more importantly, he was very candid regarding the water levels and how it would affect our itinerary. There was one day that we were all asked if possible to get off of the ship with our first morning tour. The captain had to maneuver the ship over low water and was concerned for the safety of all of the passengers. However, due to physical disability several passengers stayed on board. Instead of returning to the ship we were bused to a beautiful Abbey that was an optional tour for some. It became an included excursion for everyone. Those that had paid to go were reimbursed. We were ALL given food vouchers to the Sausage Kitchen and 15 Euros per person for lunch if we didn't want the sausage, sauer***kraut*** and beer! Best sauer***kraut*** that I ever ate! We met up with the ship late that afternoon around 6:00 PM. What a welcome aboard we received! The crew were on the top deck with "Welcome Back" signs, Alanas our onboard musician was serenading us with his saxophone playing "Stranger on the Shore" and we were all offered Mudslides as we came through the door. It became a welcome home party! What could have been a disappointing day became one of the highlights of the trip! Plus, we all agreed spending an entire day on shore was better than having to disembark bag and baggage to a hotel! The shore excursions were wonderful. The local tour guides were very knowledgeable and educated you on the history of the city or site you were visiting. You always had the option of going off alone if you preferred. I would take another Avalon Waterways Cruise in a heartbeat and will recommend Avalon to friends and family.Show more
Traveled in August 2018
Jennifer4.5•September 2018
Tour was great, just needed more time in the ports to enjoy some of the great sights and explore more.
Traveled in August 2018
Terry5.0•June 2018
Would travel Avalon again.
Traveled in June 2018
Lee5.0•May 2017
The whole Avalon cruise was beyond my expectations. The cruise crew were exceptional. There is nothing I would...
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Traveled in April 2017
Murray5.0•July 2016
Just finished the Romantic Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel and everything about the trip was superb! We cannot say...
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Traveled in July 2016
Katherine5.0•July 2016
We did our first river cruise in May last year from Budapest to Amsterdam on the Impression. We had a fantastic time...
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Traveled in May 2015
Pat5.0•July 2016
Did Avalon cruise last July Amsterdam to Budapest. Avalon Cruises are the only way to go, Food,staff and excursions...
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Traveled in July 2015
Mary4.5•July 2016
Excellent staff and crew and great ports
Traveled in June 2016

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Rob
Asked on July 5th, 2025
What are the different categories, I am a solo traveller however am willing to meet new people. I would like my own cabin
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written July 2025
  We are excited to have you travel with us. The ship that will be sailing on the 30 May, 2026 is known as the Avalon Illumination. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories.
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Tony
Asked on March 2nd, 2022
what would be your single supplement and do you have single cabins?
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Single supplement
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written March 2022
  Single Supplement is included for the Single Cabin.
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  Tony
  Traveler•Written March 2022
  thank you for the quotation but the price is prohibitive for me. By all means if you find cruises with reasonable rates for solo travelers let me know
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written March 2022
  CroisiEurope offers some affordable options for single supplements. You can view further options and adjust filters based on your travel dates.

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