Danube Dreams (Westbound) 2026

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From Budapest to Vilshofen an der Donau

4.6 (236 reviews)

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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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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Excursions
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above the Danube
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge
Day 3
Bratislava
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
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Bratislava
Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
St. Martin's Cathedral
Day 4
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to House of Strauss with interactive audio-visual experience, coffee and cake
- Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride through city and visit local café
- Enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
Landmarks
Imperial Palace
Vienna Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Day 5
Dürnstein - Ybbs - Melk
Dürnstein - Ybbs - Melk
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike to castle ruins in Dürnstein
- Guided Walk about King Richard the Lionheart
- Sail through Wachau Valley
- Bike along river with Adventure Host
- Pastry-baking workshop and Austrian bee farm visit with tastings
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
Landmarks
Dürnstein Castle
Melk Abbey
Artstetten Castle
Day 6
Linz
Linz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through historic Linz sites along Danube shore
- Bike ride around Linz area with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks
Hauptplatz
Trinity Column
Day 7
Schlögen Oxbow - Passau
Schlögen Oxbow - Passau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
- Guided Hike from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River
- Guided City Walk into Passau
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
- Visit Artists' Alley galleries
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Day 8
Vilshofen
Vilshofen
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge

Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
St. Martin's Cathedral

Landmarks
Imperial Palace
Vienna Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace

Landmarks
Dürnstein Castle
Melk Abbey
Artstetten Castle

Landmarks
Hauptplatz
Trinity Column

Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (236 reviews)
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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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4.6

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
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.

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Plug types C, F, E
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