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Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers (Eastbound) 2027

8 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
4.6
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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

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore your ship
  2. Day 2

    Passau - Schlögen Oxbow - Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube
    • Guided Walk through the city's historic and beautiful sites
    • Free time to explore
    • Biking picnic along the banks of the Danube
    • Hike through Linz's beautiful nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    • Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to two family-owned farms to discover traditional specialties and products
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Relaxation on Sky Deck while sailing through Wachau Valley
    • Bike ride along Wachau's bike trails
    • Guided Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Guided Walk of Dürnstein
    • Visit to a local wine cellar with wine tasting
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional dinner at a famous Viennese Heurigen complete with music, entertainment and wine from the latest harvest)

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along Vienna's Danube Island
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna
    • Free time strolling in Kärnterstrasse
    • Free time for bike rides through the city
    • Traditional dinner at a famous Viennese Heurigen with music, entertainment and wine

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärnterstrasse
    House of Strauss
  6. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Guided City Walk of Bratislava
    • Free time to explore Bratislava
    • Blind wine tasting on board
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    Town Hall
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to a magnificent viewpoint
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    • Visit to a unique wine cellar system with Hungarian wine tasting
    • Guided Sightseeing into the Hungarian countryside to Etyek wine region
    • Vineyard strolls and visits to two small family-run wineries with wine tastings
    • Free time exploring sights and cafés

    Optional Activities

    • Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
    • Visit the Chain Bridge
    • Visit Fisherman's Bastion
    • Browse the Central Market Hall
    • Hike the hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
    Etyek Wine Region
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  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Avalon Waterways

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Number of tours

492

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

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  • 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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  • 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.
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    • 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.
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