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Danube Symphony (Eastbound) 2023

6 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
4.6
234 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

    Munich to Linz

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Linz to Mauthausen to Ybbs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to visit Linz and its medieval square
    • Optional Guided Hike in Linz
    • Bike along the Austrian Danube with Adventure Host
    • Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery
    • Guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp
    Landmarks
    St. Florian Monastery
    Mauthausen Concentration Camp
  3. Day 3

    Ybbs to Krems to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bike your way around Ybbs with Adventure Host
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Experience Wachau valley by bike with Adventure Host
    • Interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting
    • Guided Walk to explore Krems
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
    • Guided Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    • Stroll Kärntnerstrasse and visit local cafés
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
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  5. Day 5

    Bratislava to Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Short hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  6. Day 6

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Avalon Waterways

4.6
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Number of tours

568

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

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    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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    July 26th, 2016
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