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Danube Dreams for Music 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 and its surrounding countryside
    Landmarks
    Prague
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Prague to Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk in Regensburg to see Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy 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

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided Hiking from Oberhaus to valley and along Ilz River, OR Guided City Walk in Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries at Artists' Alley
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral for concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    Oberhaus
    Ilz River
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
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  5. Day 5

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Bike ride along the Danube, OR Full-day Guided Tour of Salzburg, OR Guided Walk through Linz's historic sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column

    Optional Activities

    • Biking picnic along the banks of the Danube
    • Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
    Salzburg
  6. Day 6

    Ybbs to Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided visit to two family-owned farms, OR Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle, OR Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with music event
    • Choice of: Guided Hike to Dürnstein castle ruins, OR Guided Walk in Dürnstein

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island, OR Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Stroll and shopping on Kärntnerstrasse
    • Bike ride through Vienna and visit local café
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
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  8. Day 8

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided Hike to Bratislava Castle, OR Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bratislava independently
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided Hike to a viewpoint, OR Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square and Hungarian State Opera House

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Guided Excursions (multiple options)
    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Visit local cafés and pubs
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Hungarian State Opera House
    Chain Bridge
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  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Avalon Waterways

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Number of tours

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8 to 99 years old

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Illumination
    Avalon Illumination
    Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Illumination came onto the river cruising scene with a bang. This… 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

Traveler Reviews

4.2
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • 4.6

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  • Danube Dreams for Music Lovers with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2026 reviewer 1
    August 7th, 2025
    5
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    Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
    Traveled in July 2025
  • L
    June 18th, 2024
    4
    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
  • T
    June 27th, 2022
    5
    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
  • D
    March 27th, 2021
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    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
  • A
    April 25th, 2019
    5
    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 Music Lovers with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2026 reviewer 6
    April 24th, 2019
    5
    We enjoyed our vacation and would recommend to others
    Traveled in April 2019

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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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