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Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2026

10 days
From Prague to Budapest
4.2
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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

    • Explore Prague's attractions and countryside
    Landmarks
    Prague
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager
    • Explore Wenceslas Square and street performers
    • Walk Charles Bridge and admire its arches and statues
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Square Astronomical Clock
    Charles Bridge
    Wenceslas Square
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Regensburg to Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk in Regensburg
    • Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    • Visit Porta Pretoria
    • Welcome reception onboard Avalon Suite Ship

    Optional Activities

    • Sample hearty lunch and local beer in Regensburg
    • Explore historic lanes and squares of Regensburg
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
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  4. Day 4

    Passau to Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk in Passau (or hiking option available)
    • Onboard lecture by Certified Sommelier
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River
    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Ilz River
    Schlögen Oxbow
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  5. Day 5

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz's historic and beautiful sites along the Danube shore
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Biking picnic along the Danube banks
    • Hiking through nature trails to Pöstlingberg for bird's-eye view
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
  6. Day 6

    Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to two family-owned farms to discover traditional specialties and products
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey including frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ
    • Sail through Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on Sky Deck
    • Bike ride along Wachau bike trails with Adventure Host
    • Guided Hike to Dürnstein castle ruins with spectacular valley views
    • Guided Walk with legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart's imprisonment
    • Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle Ruins
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  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's Imperial Landmarks (Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with audio-visual experience, coffee and homemade cake
    • Stroll Kärnnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike ride through Vienna and stop at local café
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
    Vienna State Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärnnerstrasse
    Danube Island
  8. Day 8

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk through Bratislava
    • Visit Town Hall
    • Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Onboard wine and chocolate tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Explore Bratislava's history, culture, forests and parks
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Town Hall
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing in Budapest
    • Visit Heroes' Square
    • Visit unique wine cellar system for Hungarian wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint
    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Explore Fisherman's Bastion
    • Visit cafés
    • Browse Central Market Hall
    • Hike the hills above the Danube
    • Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
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  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    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

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4.2
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
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  • Accommodation
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  • 4.6

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  • Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2026 reviewer 1
    August 7th, 2025
    5.0
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    Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
    Traveled in July 2025
  • L
    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.
    Traveled in June 2024
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    June 27th, 2022
    5.0
    Hands down one of our favorite trips! 5 countries/11 locations and all were varied, beautiful and interesting. The...
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    Traveled in May 2022
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    March 27th, 2021
    1.0
    They have canceled our cruise twice and refuse to give us our refund. Dishonest holding our money after we rebooked...
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    Traveled in March 2021
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    April 25th, 2019
    5.0
    I think local tour guides should not completely negatively emphasise communist ruling times, since it sounds as they...
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    Traveled in April 2019
  • Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2026 reviewer 6
    April 24th, 2019
    5.0
    We enjoyed our vacation and would recommend to others
    Traveled in April 2019

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