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The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Budapest & 2 Nights in Prague 2026

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From Budapest to Prague
4.6 (234 reviews)
  • Beautiful view of Passau with colorful buildings along the river.
  • A view of the Astronomical Clock and Gothic architecture in Prague.
  • A view of a historic bridge and vibrant buildings in Prague.
  • Charming medieval architecture along a river in Nuremberg.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
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    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Chain Bridge
    • Explore local cafés and pubs
    • Hiking in the hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Budapest to Vienna

    Budapest to Vienna
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    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Photography at Royal Palace grounds
    • Visit thermal bath spas
    • Lunch at a garden or rooftop eatery
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing the Danube River

    Optional Activities

    • Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna
    Landmarks
    Bratislava
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
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    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Danube Island with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Onboard Viennese Waltz performance with dance lesson
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    • Visit Prater amusement park
    • Explore Vienna's museums
    • Bike rental to explore city squares and Danube banks
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Imperial Palace
    House of Strauss
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Prater
    Danube Island
  6. Day 6

    Krems - Wachau Valley - Melk

    Krems - Wachau Valley - Melk
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Wachau Valley with Adventure Host
    • Wine World Experience with wine tasting
    • Guided walk through Krems
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Wine Tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Krems
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  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Passau
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    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day excursion to Cesky Krumlov
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    Passau
    Salzburg
    Cesky Krumlov
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  8. Day 8

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour to Walhalla with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk of Regensburg including Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    • Free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike
    Landmarks
    Walhalla
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Benedictine Monastery Weltenburg
  9. Day 9

    Roth - Nuremberg

    Roth - Nuremberg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal
    • Bike tour of Roth's Lauter Valley with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Roth
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Nuremberg
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Onboard beer tasting
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    Roth
    Schloss Ratibor
    Nuremberg
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
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  10. Day 10

    Nuremberg to Prague

    Nuremberg to Prague
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    Breakfast

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    • Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
    • Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager
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    Prague
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  11. Day 11

    Prague

    Prague
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    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk visiting Hradčany Castle grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking nearby hillsides
    • Stroll Prague to photograph cityscape
    • Enjoy street performers
    • Admire Charles Bridge
    • Sample Prague beer in local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Astronomical Clock
    Charles Bridge
  12. Day 12

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

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