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Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers (Eastbound) 2027

8 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
4.6 (234 reviews)
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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Vilshofen

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 2

    Passau - Linz

    Passau - Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River OR Guided City Walk of Passau
    • Cruise through Schl\u00f6gen Oxbow
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch concert rehearsal
    • Onboard lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier while sailing to Linz
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schl\u00f6gen Oxbow
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube OR Guided Walk through city's historic sites along Danube shore
    • Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier OR 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
    • Biking picnic along Danube banks
    • Hike through nature trails to P\u00f6stlingberg
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    P\u00f6stlingberg
  5. Day 4

    Ybbs - D\u00fcrnstein - Vienna

    Ybbs - D\u00fcrnstein - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to two family-owned farms OR Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle OR Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Sail through Wachau Valley
    • Guided Hike up to castle ruins OR Guided Walk through D\u00fcrnstein OR Visit to local wine cellar with wine tasting
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
    Wachau Valley
    D\u00fcrnstein Castle Ruins
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride across Danube Island OR Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and cake OR Guided City Tour of Vienna's landmarks
    • Traditional dinner at famous Viennese Heurigen with music, entertainment and wine

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace
    • Free time strolling K\u00e4rntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike ride through the city and visit local caf\u00e9
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace Complex
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace
    K\u00e4rntnerstrasse
    Danube Island
    House of Strauss
  7. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle OR Guided City Walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Blind wine tasting on board ship
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    Town Hall
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  8. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike up to magnificent viewpoint OR Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square and unique wine cellar system with Hungarian wine tasting OR Guided Sightseeing into Etyek wine region with vineyard stroll and two winery visits with tastings

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Guided Excursions (wide range available)
    • Free time exploring Chain Bridge or Fisherman's Bastion
    • Browse Central Market Hall
    • Hike hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
    Etyek Wine Region
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Visionary
    Avalon Visionary
    Take in the view like never before on the Avalon Visionary. You'll enjoy the intimate setting achieved with two full decks of suites… Read more
    Built
    2012
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft

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