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A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Vienna & 2 Nights in Budapest (Eastbound) 2023

8 days
From Vienna to Budapest
4.8
9 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

    Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna at your own pace
    • Stroll through the streets of Vienna
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral OR Early Riser Walking Tour with breakfast at Viennese café and Museum of Fine Arts viewing
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Museum of Fine Arts
  3. Day 3

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tram ride to The Prater amusement park
    • Visit Vienna's museums
    • Enjoy Austrian pastries at a local bakery
    Landmarks
    The Prater
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  4. Day 4

    Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk along the Danube river and around Melk with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Melk's 11th-century Benedictine Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Biking through the vineyards in the Wachau Valley
    • Hiking up the hillside to castle ruins
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town and St. Martin's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
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  6. Day 6

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour to Heroes' Square and Budapest's classic sites
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Experience Budapest's thermal baths
    • Hike in the countryside on either side of the Danube
    • Shop for handcrafted embroidery, Herend porcelain, and baked goods
  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6
(234 reviews)

Number of tours

492

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Impression
    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

Traveler Reviews

4.8
Overall rating based on 9 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.7
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.8
  • 4.6

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  • A
    September 14th, 2024
    4
    Tour advertised as 6-day tour but in fact the first day we were provided with hotel accommodation only. The second...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • T
    May 15th, 2018
    4.5
    Well looked after, very good short tour
    Traveled in May 2018
  • J
    May 15th, 2018
    4.5
    Food and architecture
    Traveled in April 2018
  • D
    July 27th, 2016
    5
    A great experience. I would book with Avalon again.
    Traveled in August 2014
  • C
    July 27th, 2016
    5
    Our first Avalon Cruise ... the crew was outstanding; shore trips informative and entertaining; loved having fewer...
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    Traveled in October 2015
  • P
    July 26th, 2016
    5
    Wonderful........!
    Traveled in May 2016
  • T
    July 26th, 2016
    5
    Having been on several cruises in prior years NOTHING came even close to Avalon River cruise! Can't wait go on our...
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    Traveled in October 2014
  • J
    July 26th, 2016
    5
    Fabulous cruise. Almost all tours were included with attention to detail. Acc, food all first class
    Traveled in November 2014
  • G
    July 26th, 2016
    5
    All the staff/crew members are excellent including your tour guide from Avalon who accompanies you along the way. I...
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    Traveled in October 2013

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    Jasmine

    Asked on May 27th, 2023

    Does Avalar have any Vienna to Budapest Danube tours in September 2023?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten May 2023

      Unfortunately there are no dates in September 2023 for this cruise.

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      Jasmine

      TravelerWritten May 2023

      Do you have this trip in Sept. 2023?

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Tour ID: 220764

  • Currencies
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    Austria
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Hungary and Slovakia
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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