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The Legendary Danube 2027

8 days
From Nuremberg to Budapest
4.3 (32 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

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Nuremberg to Regensburg

    Nuremberg to Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride around the port area of Nuremberg with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg including medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Gothic Cathedral, Nuremberg
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  3. Day 3

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Walhalla by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk to see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
    • Guided Walking Tour of Regensburg's important Jewish heritage sites
    • Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    Landmarks
    Walhalla
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Passau to Linz

    Passau to Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking down to the valley and along Ilz River with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk of Passau, the "City of Three Rivers"
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to the Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Ilz River
    Salzburg
    Cesky Krumlov
  5. Day 5

    Melk to Vienna

    Melk to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk along the Danube river and around Melk with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey

    Optional Activities

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

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Visit Vienna's Prater amusement park
    • Visit museums in Vienna
    Landmarks
    Danube Island
    House of Strauss
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Prater
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host
    • Guided Optional activities (various options)
    • Soak in one of Budapest's famous thermal baths
    • Scenic hike above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Budapest Thermal Baths
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  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

Gold Operator
Rating
4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
87%
Cancellation policy

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

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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  • Anne
    Anne5.0December 2023
    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
  • Fabio4.5November 2019
    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
  • JohnWang4.5October 2019
    We had a good time in Budapest and Praha!
    Traveled in September 2019
  • Colleen4.0October 2019
    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
  • RobertJackson5.0June 2019
    Everything and everything was just perfect
    Traveled in May 2019
  • Robert5.0June 2019
    Great accommodations and service!
    Traveled in May 2019
  • Jaroslav4.0May 2019
    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
  • Coside5.0January 2019
    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
  • Eugene3.5November 2018
    The tour checked off what it needed to do, but fall short of expectations on delivering a high end experience.
    Traveled in October 2018
  • June4.0November 2018
    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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