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Danube Dreams for Music Lovers 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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Prague

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
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  3. Day 2

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager
    • Explore Wenceslas Square and watch street performers
    • Admire Charles Bridge arches and statues
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle Grounds
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town's Astronomical Clock
    Charles Bridge
    Wenceslas Square
  4. Day 3

    Regensburg - Vilshofen

    Regensburg - Vilshofen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy hearty lunch and local beer during free time
    • Explore historic lanes and squares of Regensburg
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
  5. Day 4

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz's historic sites
    • Visit Hauptplatz (Austria's largest medieval square)
    • See Trinity Column

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube with Adventure Host
    • Full-day Guided Tour of Salzburg
    • Biking picnic along the Danube banks
    • Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
  6. Day 5

    Ybbs - Dürnstein

    Ybbs - Dürnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Benedictine Abbey in Melk
    • Guided tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Sail through Wachau Valley
    • Guided Hike to Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Guided Walk in Dürnstein

    Optional Activities

    • Guided visit to two family-owned farms
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Ybbs
    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Benedictine Abbey of Melk
    Artstetten Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle ruins
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  7. Day 6

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Vienna
    • Visit Imperial Palace complex
    • See Vienna Opera House
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike
    • Stroll Kärtnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike ride through the city
    • Visit local cafés for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
    • Attend Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Kärtnerstrasse
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  8. Day 7

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss
    • Guided Tour of Vienna State Opera (backstage)
    • Visit Haus der Musik

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee and homemade cake at House of Strauss
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    Landmarks
    House of Strauss
    Vienna State Opera
    Haus der Musik
    Schönbrunn Palace
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  9. Day 8

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk through Old Town
    • Visit Town Hall
    • See St. Martin's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Free time to explore Bratislava
    • Music themed Lecture on board
    • Explore forests and parks
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    Town Hall
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  10. Day 9

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing
    • Visit Heroes' Square
    • Visit Hungarian State Opera House

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint
    • Selection of Optional Guided Excursions
    • Free time exploring Chain Bridge
    • Explore cafés and pubs
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Hungarian State Opera House
    Chain Bridge
  11. Day 10

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Response rate
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Expression
    Avalon Expression
    Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Expression came onto the European river cruising scene with a ban… Read more
    Built
    2013
    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

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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  • Julie
    Julie5.0August 2025
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    Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
    Traveled in July 2025
  • Laurence4.0June 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
  • Tomra5.0June 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
  • Deannedrivergmailcom1.0March 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
  • Algis5.0April 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
  • Sarah
    Sarah5.0April 2019
    We enjoyed our vacation and would recommend to others
    Traveled in April 2019

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