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The Legendary Danube with 2 Nights in Prague 2023

10 days
From Prague to Budapest
4.5
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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

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River
    • Explore the Golden City and surrounding countryside
    Landmarks
    Vltava River
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds
    • See St. Vitus Cathedral
    • See Old Town's Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Watch street performers in Wenceslas Square
    • Browse market stalls at Charles Bridge
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town's Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
    Charles Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague on your own to enjoy the architectural beauty of the city
  4. Day 4

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Roth's Lauter Valley with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bavarian town of Roth with half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg with medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds used by the Third Reich
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Main-Danube Canal
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk to see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    • Guided City Walk to see Porta Pretoria built in 179 AD as entrance to Castra Regina fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    • Free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Castra Regina
    Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Passau to Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk to learn about City of Three Rivers

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg (city of Mozart)
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov
    • Cycle along the Danube
    • Follow Linz's nature trails for bird's-eye view of the city and river
    Landmarks
    Danube River
    Inn River
    Ilz River
    Salzburg
    Cesky Krumlov
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Melk to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey including frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and ornate pipe organ

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the Danube River and around Melk with Adventure Host
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert for evening of music in elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Danube River
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  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit of Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace (summer home of Habsburg Empire)
    • Free time to take a tram to visit Vienna's Prater amusement park
    • Visit one of many museums nearby
    • Borrow a bike from ship to explore Vienna's squares or banks of the Danube
    Landmarks
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Danube Island
    Prater amusement park
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  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including iconic Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Hike up to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Budapest's famous thermal baths
    • Scenic hike above the Danube
    • Explore Budapest's cafés, pubs, or nightlife
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Danube River
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Avalon Visionary
    Avalon Visionary
    Take in the view like never before on the Avalon Visionary. You'll enjoy the intimate setting achieved with two full decks of suites… Read more
    Built
    2012
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft

Traveler Reviews

4.5
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    5.0
  • 4.6

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  • R
    December 24th, 2019
    5.0
    It was a wonderful Cruise and even better than expectations. I could not speak more highly about the staff and...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • N
    December 17th, 2018
    3.5
    We had some trouble because the level of the river was low, and so a lot of our tour ended up being bus rides, and...
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    Traveled in November 2018
  • M
    July 26th, 2016
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    We did the cruise WVN 1129 it was so wonderful and exciting we had a fabulous time
    Traveled in November 2014

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    Anita

    Asked on May 28th, 2023

    Will the Royal Suite be available for departure on Friday 1 September, 2023? How much will it cost? Do you have a cabin with a queen or king-size bed?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten May 2023

      Category P cabins can be configured to have one bed in the room and are around a Queen in size. Please note there are no Royal Suites left on this cruise as it is almost sold out.

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    Maria

    Asked on April 16th, 2023

    Does the fare include hotel nights in Prague? How are transfers to Nuremburg handled? When will bookings for 2024 be available?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten April 2023

      Yes indeed this cruise involves 2 night stay at a hotel in Prague. You will be transferred to the embarkation point by a coach and this transfer is included (no additional cost).

    • M

      Maria

      TravelerWritten April 2023

      I'm at the very beginning of planning a trip for 2024. Do you offer any similar options with other riverboat lines?

    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten April 2023

      We have several other riverboat cruises departing from Prague to Budapest in 2024 that may interest you. You can check out our website for more information and options, including Uniworld and Emeralds cruises.

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    Ali

    Asked on April 13th, 2023

    Please let us know tariff for the Panorama Suite and the Royal Suite, with twin beds in Indian Rupees for a couple.

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten April 2023

      Due to the popularity of this cruise, the Royal Suites are all sold out. But we do see availability on the Panorama category P cabin. The total comes to INR ₹ 959789.74/-. Please note this price does not include international flights, airport transfers, or gratuities.

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    Holly

    Asked on April 11th, 2023

    Are flights included in the cost?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten April 2023

      The total comes to CAD $ 10,398/-. Please note this price does not include international flights, airport transfers, or gratuities.

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