Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
US $12,253 per person

Enchanted Europe for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound) 2026

16 days
From Budapest to Basel
4.6
234 traveler reviews
From
US $12,253 per person
+ $495 Taxes

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
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+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing on the Danube

    Optional Activities

    • Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Danube River
    Bratislava
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna - Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Onboard performance of traditional Viennese Waltz with instruction
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Schönbrunn Palace guided excursion
    • Visit to Prater amusement park
    • Museum visits
    • Bike rental to explore Vienna
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Prater
  4. Day 4

    Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Wachau Valley
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Wachau valley by bike
    • Interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting
    • Guided walk through valley town
    • Wine Tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Cesky Krumlov
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 6

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Regensburg
    • Live entertainment after dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Walhalla by bike
    • Guided Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    • Free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
    Walhalla
    Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
  7. Day 7

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Lecture about Main-Danube Canal
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Roth or Nuremberg

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Roth's Lauter valley by bike
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Beer tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Schloss Ratibor
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg to Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Munich highlights
    • Nymphenburg Palace visit
    • Marienplatz Town Halls visit
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    Marienplatz
    New Town Hall (Munich)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg
    • Hop garden visit with local beer tasting
    • Beer lecture on board
    • Sailing to Würzburg

    Optional Activities

    • Bike along Bamberg's canals
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Romanesque Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike exploring Würzburg
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg
    • Old Main Bridge visit
    • Fortress visit
    • Bishop's Residenz visit
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Old Main Bridge (Würzburg)
    Würzburg Fortress
    Bishop's Residenz (Würzburg)
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg

    Optional Activities

    • Beer tasting on board
  12. Day 12

    Frankfurt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt

    Optional Activities

    • Bike experience in Frankfurt
    • Guided Tour to Seligenstadt and Einhard Basilika
    • Frankfurt craft brewery tour
    • Free afternoon exploring Frankfurt
    Landmarks
    Einhard Basilika
  13. Day 13

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge
    • Mechanical Music Museum tour
    • Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Food and beer pairing dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Mechanical Music Museum
  14. Day 14

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beer and cheese tasting on board
    • City Sightseeing of Strasbourg
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  15. Day 15

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour of Black Forest or Freiburg

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine
    • Guided Excursion to Colmar
    Landmarks
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Freiburg
    Colmar
  16. Day 16

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

Number of tours

479

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

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

Read more

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

  • Charles
    September 8th, 2025
    5.0
    We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
    Show more
  • Julie
    August 7th, 2025
    5.0
    Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
  • Klaus
    July 28th, 2024
    5.0
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
    Show more

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
  • From Wednesday
    4 Nov, 2026
    To Thursday
    19 Nov, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $12,253 per person
    Multiple Room Types
    Taxes
    $495
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $150 in travel credits
    • Free eSim with every purchase

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Avalon Waterways with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.
From
US $12,253 per person
+ $495 Taxes

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 288036

  • Currencies
    Euro
    Austria, France and Germany
    Czech Koruna
    Czech Republic
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type C
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type E
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type F
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 6th, 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.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Avalon Waterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec