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Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich & 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound)

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From Munich to Budapest
4.6 (236 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Munich

    Munich
  3. Day 2

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
  4. Day 3

    Munich to Vilshofen

    Munich to Vilshofen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Munich including Nymphenburg Palace, Old Town Hall, and New Town Hall
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    Marienplatz
  5. Day 4

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek up Mount Pöstlingberg (Activity Active option)
    • Visit to St. Florian Monastery (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided Walk through Linz historic sites along the Danube shore (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to Mauthausen Memorial
    Landmarks
    Mount Pöstlingberg
    St. Florian Monastery
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Mauthausen Memorial
  6. Day 5

    Ybbs to Wachau Valley to Krems

    Ybbs to Wachau Valley to Krems
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pastry-baking workshop and Austrian bee farm visit (Activity Discovery option)
    • Guided visit to family-owned farms (Activity Discovery option)
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (Activity Classic option)
    • Wachau valley biking experience (Activity Active option)
    • Guided visit to vineyard or apricot orchard (Activity Discovery option)
    • Guided Walk through Krems town (Activity Classic option)
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Wachau Valley
  7. Day 6

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Danube Island biking experience (Activity Active option)
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with interactive audio-visual experience, coffee and homemade cake (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's landmarks including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärtnerstrasse
  8. Day 7

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short hike to Bratislava Castle (Activity Active option)
    • Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral (Activity Classic option)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  9. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour to Heroes' Square and Budapest's classic sites
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  10. Day 9

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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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

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