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Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers (Eastbound) 2026

8 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
4.6
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore your ship
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  2. Day 2

    Passau - Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River
    • Guided City Walk of Passau
    • Onboard lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube
    • Guided Walk through city's historic sites along Danube shore, including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column
    • Biking picnic along banks of Danube
    • Hiking through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
  4. Day 4

    Ybbs - Dürnstein - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to two family-owned farms
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley's bike trails
    • Guided Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Guided Walk in Dürnstein
    • Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
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  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride around Vienna's Danube Island
    • Visit to House of Strauss with immersive audio-visual experience and coffee with homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace and Vienna Opera House
    • Free time to stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Free time to explore by bike and visit local cafés

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
    Landmarks
    House of Strauss
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Schönbrunn Palace
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  6. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Free time to explore Bratislava
    • Onboard wine and chocolate tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    Town Hall
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square and wine cellar visit
    • Free time to explore Chain Bridge, Fisherman's Bastion, and cafés
    • Free time to browse Central Market Hall
    • Free time to hike the hills above the Danube

    Optional Activities

    • Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
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  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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4.6(234 reviews)
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within 2 days
Response rate
75%
Cancellation policy

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Impression
    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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    July 28th, 2024
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