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The Legendary Danube 2027

8 days
From Nuremberg to Budapest
4.3
32 traveler reviews
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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

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Nuremberg to Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride around the port area of Nuremberg with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg—medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  3. Day 3

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Walhalla by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk—Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
    • Guided Walking Tour of Regensburg's Jewish heritage sites
    • Free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Walhalla
    Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Passau - Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking down to the valley and along Ilz River with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk—'City of Three Rivers'
    • Free afternoon in Linz—cycling along the Danube or nature trails
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Cesky Krumlov
  5. Day 5

    Melk - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk along the Danube river and around Melk with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey—frescoed ceilings, library, and pipe organ
    • Sail through Wachau Valley with coffee or cocktail on Sky Deck

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss—interactive audio-visual experience with coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour—Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Free afternoon—Prater amusement park, museums, or cycling
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Imperial Palace
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Prater Amusement Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to a magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Sightseeing—Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional activities in Budapest
    • Visit to thermal baths
    • Scenic hike above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Avalon Waterways

4.6
(234 reviews)

Number of tours

492

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

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within 2 days

Response rate

84%

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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

Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 32 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.8
  • Transport
    4.2
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.6
  • 4.6

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  • The Legendary Danube 2027 reviewer 1
    December 13th, 2023
    5
    Festive Season on the Blue Danube by Avalon Waterways was an amazing. The intinerary, the service and the food was...
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    Traveled in December 2023
  • F
    November 4th, 2019
    4.5
    Everything was good or excellent. except that Vienna was devoted too short a time, and a tour Prague Castle Compound...
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    Traveled in October 2019
  • J
    October 20th, 2019
    4.5
    We had a good time in Budapest and Praha!
    Traveled in September 2019
  • C
    October 9th, 2019
    4
    Our guide was nice but did not have the exuberance that I expected. I think he needed to be more out going and friendly.
    Traveled in September 2019
  • R
    June 18th, 2019
    5
    Everything and everything was just perfect
    Traveled in May 2019
  • R
    June 3rd, 2019
    5
    Great accommodations and service!
    Traveled in May 2019
  • J
    May 3rd, 2019
    4
    We were looked after very well. It was unfortunate, we had mechanical problem. Tony over came the problem by...
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    Traveled in April 2019
  • C
    January 22nd, 2019
    5
    We didnt have low water issues. We loved the Danube cruise. Did alot on our own and saved 1000s. Avalon exceeded...
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    Traveled in September 2018
  • E
    November 6th, 2018
    3.5
    The tour checked off what it needed to do, but fall short of expectations on delivering a high end experience.
    Traveled in October 2018
  • J
    November 4th, 2018
    4
    Despite the conditions of the river and sometimes weather most things we enjoyed. Sometimes a little rushed going...
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    Traveled in October 2018

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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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. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. 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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