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

6 days
From Vienna 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

    Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna independently
    • Stroll through city streets
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Vienna to Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overnight cruise from Vienna to Melk

    Optional Activities

    • Tram ride to The Prater amusement park
    • Visit Vienna's museums
    • Try authentic Austrian pastries in local bakeries
    Landmarks
    The Prater
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  4. Day 4

    Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk along the Danube river around Melk
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Melk's 11th-century Benedictine Abbey including frescoes, statues, library, and pipe organ
    • Relaxation time on Sky Deck viewing Wachau Valley and wine region
    • Onboard entertainment by local musicians
    • Overnight cruise from Melk to Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Biking through vineyards in the Wachau Valley
    • Hiking to castle ruins with views
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle ruins
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  5. Day 5

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town including Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Overnight cruise from Bratislava to Budapest
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town Bratislava
    Town Hall
    St. Martin's Cathedral
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  6. Day 6

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6
(234 reviews)

Number of tours

571

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

85%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

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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

Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

  • Julie
    August 7th, 2025
    5.0
    Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
  • Annette
    September 14th, 2024
    4.0
    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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  • Laurence
    June 18th, 2024
    4.0
    Although we did not actually do the river cruise because of high water levels, we were taken on excursions by coach.
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Tour ID: 241246

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    Forint
    Hungary
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    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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    Type E
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    Type F
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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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 20th, 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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