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Danube Dreams (Eastbound) 2026

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From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Vilshofen
Vilshofen
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Passau - Schlögen Oxbow - Linz
Passau - Schlögen Oxbow - Linz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River OR Guided City Walk of Passau
- Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
Optional Activities
- Concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Explore cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley
Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schlögen Oxbow
Day 3
Linz
Linz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Danube OR Guided Walk through historic Linz including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Biking picnic along banks of the Danube
- Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
Landmarks
Hauptplatz
Trinity Column
Pöstlingberg
Day 4
Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to two family-owned farms discovering traditional specialties OR Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle OR Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings, library, and pipe organ
- Cruise through Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages
- Guided Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins for views of village and Danube OR Guided Walk hearing the legend of King Richard the Lionheart
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Artstetten Castle
Dürnstein Castle
Wachau Valley
Day 5
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host OR Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake OR Guided City Tour of Vienna's imperial landmarks including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace (former imperial summer home)
- Stroll in pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride through the city and visit local cafés for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Vienna State Opera
St. Stephen's Cathedral
House of Strauss
Schönbrunn Palace
Day 6
Bratislava
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host OR Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava's forests and parks
Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
St. Martin's Cathedral
Bratislava Old Town
Day 7
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host OR Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
- Visit Chain Bridge
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion
- Explore cafés in the city
- Browse Central Market Hall
- Hike the hills above the Danube
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge
Fisherman's Bastion
Central Market Hall
Day 8
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schlögen Oxbow

Landmarks
Hauptplatz
Trinity Column
Pöstlingberg

Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Artstetten Castle
Dürnstein Castle
Wachau Valley

Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Vienna State Opera
St. Stephen's Cathedral
House of Strauss
Schönbrunn Palace

Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
St. Martin's Cathedral
Bratislava Old Town

Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge
Fisherman's Bastion
Central Market Hall

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Insurance
Optional
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Avalon Waterways Ship

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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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Pierre-Paul4.8•October 2026
This was a very enjoyable trip despite the change that had to be done due to low water levels in the river. The...
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Charles5.0•September 2025
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
Julie5.0•August 2025
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We are booked on illumination in October and paid in full through my cruises, are gratuities additional to what we have already paid or included
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  We hear your concerns, and after checking our system, the reference number you shared does not appear to belong to a TourRadar booking. Our booking references always contain a combination of both letters and numbers, and we were also unable to locate any booking under your name.
  
  To help us move forward, could you please confirm the following:
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  - Was the booking possibly made under a different email address than the one you used to contact us now?
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3 local currencies
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