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Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers (Westbound) 2026

8 days
From Budapest to Vilshofen an der Donau
4.6
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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

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Budapest's cafés and confections
    • Photograph famous sights around the city
    • Relax onboard the ship
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    • Wine cellar tasting in Budapest
    • Onboard lecture and tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Guided Excursions in the afternoon
    • Visit the Chain Bridge
    • Explore Budapest's cafés and pubs
    • Hike through the hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
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  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bratislava's forests and parks independently
    • Discover the city's historic and cultural sites at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Old Town Bratislava
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour along Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with interactive audio-visual experience, coffee, and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Stroll along Kärtnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike ride through Vienna with stop at local café
    • Enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel at a café
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
    Schönbrunn Palace
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  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike to castle ruins with views of Dürnstein village, Danube, and Wachau Valley
    • Guided Walk learning about King Richard the Lionheart's imprisonment at the castle
    • Sailing through Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and villages
    • Bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
    • Visit to pastry-baking workshop and Austrian bee farm with tastings
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ
    • Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
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  6. Day 6

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz's historic sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column
    • Bike ride around the Linz area along Danube cycle path with Adventure Host
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
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  7. Day 7

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Onboard chocolate and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
    • Guided City Walk in Passau with free time for exploration
    • Hiking from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River with Adventure Host
    • Short sailing to Vilshofen

    Optional Activities

    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries
    • Browse Artists' Alley
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  8. Day 8

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Avalon Waterways

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568

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8 to 99 years old

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    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

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