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Festive Season on the Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound)

10 days
From Prague to Budapest
4.2
6 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. Day 1

    Prague

    Prague
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Prague to Vilshofen

    Prague to Vilshofen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk in Regensburg
    • Visit to Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    • Visit to Porta Pretoria

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy hearty lunch and local beer
    • Explore historic lanes and squares of Regensburg
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Passau - Schlögen Oxbow

    Passau - Schlögen Oxbow
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike from Oberhaus along Ilz River trail OR Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
    • Visit Artists' Alley galleries
    • Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral for concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Oberhaus
    Ilz River
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube with Adventure Host OR Guided Walk through historic Linz sites viewing Hauptplatz and Trinity Column

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Free afternoon exploring Linz
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
  6. Day 6

    Ybbs - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein

    Ybbs - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to family-owned farms discovering traditional specialties OR Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle OR Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Bike ride through Wachau Valley with Adventure Host OR Guided Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins OR Guided Walk at Dürnstein
    • Onboard gingerbread Cooking Demonstration
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along Danube Island with Adventure Host OR Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake OR Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Visit local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    House of Strauss
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
  8. Day 8

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host OR Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Bratislava independently
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host OR Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square OR Cooking Class with local expert chefs

    Optional Activities

    • Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
    • Explore Chain Bridge and Fisherman's Bastion
    • Visit festive cafés for hot chocolate, mulled wine, or chimney cake
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Operated by

Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6(234 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
77%
Cancellation policy

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Imagery II
    Avalon Imagery II
    One of 2016's two new additions to the youngest fleet on Europe's waterways, the Imagery II continues all of Avalon's outstan… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 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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  • Festive Season on the Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) reviewer 1
    August 7th, 2025
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    Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
    Traveled in July 2025
  • L
    June 18th, 2024
    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
    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
    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
    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
  • Festive Season on the Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) reviewer 6
    April 24th, 2019
    We enjoyed our vacation and would recommend to others
    Traveled in April 2019

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