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US $6,198 per person

Danube Dreams for Music Lovers (Eastbound) 2026

8 days

•

From Munich to Budapest

4.6

234 traveler reviews

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US $6,198 per person

+ $231 Taxes

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Price based on Shared Room

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Plan your adventure:

Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and 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

Day 1
Munich to Passau
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Passau to Linz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River (Adventure Host-led)
- Guided City Walk of Passau
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
- Concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schlögen Oxbow
Day 3
Linz to Ybbs
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Danube (Adventure Host-led)
- Full-day Guided Tour of Salzburg
- Guided Walk through Linz's historic sites
- Biking picnic along Danube banks (optional activity)
- Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks
Hauptplatz
Trinity Column
Pöstlingberg
Day 4
Ybbs to Durnstein to Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to family-owned farms and traditional specialties
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with music event
- Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails (Adventure Host-led)
- Guided Hike to Durnstein castle ruins
- Guided Walk in Durnstein with King Richard the Lionheart legend
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks
Artstetten Castle
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Durnstein Castle
Day 5
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike (Adventure Host-led)
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
- Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll in pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride through Vienna and local café stop
Landmarks
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Vienna State Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Danube Island
Kärntnerstrasse
Day 6
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle (Adventure Host-led)
- Guided City Walk through Old Town
- Visit to Town Hall
- Visit to St. Martin's Cathedral
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Bratislava's forests and parks
Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
Bratislava Old Town
Town Hall
St. Martin's Cathedral
Day 7
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest (Adventure Host-led)
- Guided City Sightseeing of Budapest
- Visit to Heroes' Square
- Visit to Hungarian State Opera House
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Excursions (selection available)
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Discover city cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above the Danube
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Hungarian State Opera House
Chain Bridge
Day 8
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schlögen Oxbow

Landmarks
Hauptplatz
Trinity Column
Pöstlingberg

Landmarks
Artstetten Castle
Melk Abbey
Wachau Valley
Durnstein Castle

Landmarks
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Vienna State Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace
Danube Island
Kärntnerstrasse

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

Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Hungarian State Opera House
Chain Bridge

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6

(234 reviews)

Number of tours

492

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

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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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

Tour Operator
4.6

Charles
September 8th, 2025
5
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
Julie
August 7th, 2025
5
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
Klaus
July 28th, 2024
5
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 288139

Currencies
€
Euro
Austria and Germany
Ft
Forint
Hungary
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Hungary and Slovakia
Type E
Hungary and Slovakia
Type F
Hungary and Slovakia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before June 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "Avalon Waterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request Avalon Waterways to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
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Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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Danube Dreams for Music Lovers (Eastbound) 2026

Itinerary

Munich to Passau

Passau to Linz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Linz to Ybbs

Included Activities

Ybbs to Durnstein to Vienna

Included Activities

Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bratislava

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Budapest

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Budapest

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