Danube Dreams for Music Lovers (Eastbound) 2026

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From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest

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
Vilshofen
Vilshofen
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore your ship
Day 2
Passau - Schlögen Oxbow
Passau - Schlögen Oxbow
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River
- Guided City Walk of Passau
- Free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
- Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schlögen Oxbow
Day 3
Linz
Linz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Danube
- Full-day Guided Tour of Salzburg
- Guided Walk through historic Linz sites
- Biking picnic along Danube banks
- Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks
Hauptplatz
Trinity Column
Pöstlingberg
Day 4
Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
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 with special music event
- Sail through Wachau Valley
- Bike ride along Wachau Valley trails
- Guided Hike to castle ruins in Dürnstein
- Guided Walk in Dürnstein
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks
Artstetten Castle
Melk Abbey
Dürnstein Castle
Wachau Valley
Day 5
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike through Vienna's Danube Island
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
- Free time on Kärntnerstrasse
- Bike ride through Vienna
- Royal Waltz Concert
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
Landmarks
Imperial Palace
Vienna Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Kärntnerstrasse
Day 6
Bratislava
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle
- Guided City Walk of Old Town
- Visit Town Hall
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
- Free time to explore Bratislava
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
Old Town
Town Hall
St. Martin's Cathedral
Day 7
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to viewpoint
- Guided City Sightseeing tour
- Visit Heroes' Square
- Visit Hungarian State Opera House
- Free time to explore Budapest
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Excursions
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Hungarian State Opera House
Chain Bridge
Day 8
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schlögen Oxbow

Landmarks
Hauptplatz
Trinity Column
Pöstlingberg

Landmarks
Artstetten Castle
Melk Abbey
Dürnstein Castle
Wachau Valley

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

Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
Old Town
Town Hall
St. Martin's Cathedral

Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Hungarian State Opera House
Chain Bridge

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance
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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (236 reviews)
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Avalon Waterways Ship

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
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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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2 local currencies
You’ll encounter Euro in Austria and Germany, Forint in Hungary.
Plug types C, F, E
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary.

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Plugs & adapters
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  Only used in Hungary and Slovakia
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