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Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers (Eastbound)

8 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
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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 (Active option)
    • Guided City Walk of Passau (Classic option)
    • Onboard lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier while sailing to Linz (Discovery option)

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube (Active option)
    • Guided Walk through historic Linz sites along the Danube shore (Classic option)
    • Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier (Discovery option)
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier (Discovery option)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Biking picnic along the banks of the Danube
    • Hiking through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Ybbs - Dürnstein - Vienna

    Ybbs - Dürnstein - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to two family-owned farms (Discovery option)
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (Classic option)
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey (Classic option)
    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails (Active option)
    • Guided Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins (Active option)
    • Guided Walk in Dürnstein with tale of King Richard the Lionheart (Classic option)
    • Visit to local wine cellar with wine tasting (Discovery option)
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    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 Danube Island (Active option)
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with interactive audio-visual experience, coffee and homemade cake (Classic option)
    • Morning Guided City Tour of Vienna's landmarks including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (Classic option)
    • Traditional dinner at a Viennese Heurigen with music, entertainment and wine (Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Stroll in pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike ride through Vienna
    • Visit local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace Complex
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Danube Island
    House of Strauss
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle (Active option)
    • Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral (Classic option)
    • Blind wine tasting on board ship (Discovery option)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bratislava's forests and parks
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town Bratislava
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  8. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint (Active option)
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square and unique wine cellar system with Hungarian wine tasting (Discovery option)
    • Guided Sightseeing into Hungarian countryside to Etyek wine region with vineyard stroll and two family-run winery visits with wine tasting (Discovery option)

    Optional Activities

    • Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
    • Visit Chain Bridge
    • Visit Fisherman's Bastion
    • Explore local cafés
    • Browse Central Market Hall
    • Hike the hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
    Etyek Wine Region
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Avalon Passion
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    2016
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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