Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich & 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound)
Overview
Highlights
- Welcome to Munich
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
- Guided tour in Munich, see the Marienplatz; travel by motorcoach to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of Linz sightseeing or visit to St. Florian Monastery or hike to Mount Postlingberg
- Choice of guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
- Guided tour, see Heroes' Square
- Experience your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary your way with two nights in Munich before your cruise
- Enjoy a full-day guided tour to Neuschwanstein Castle—home of King Ludwig, and plenty of free time to explore the Munich before your cruise
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Itinerary
Welcome to Munich
Spend free time today by relaxing, exploring, or strolling through the streets of Munich.
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Storybook Villages and Fairytale Castles CLASSIC Take a Guided Excursion to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig.
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Modern Metropolis and Alpine Monarchs CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Tour which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace—a former residence of Bavarian monarchs, along with the Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz.
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Legendary, Lovely Linz
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE Join an expert guide for a trek up to Mount Pöstlingberg for a whole new perspective of beautiful Linz and its surrounding area, OR: CLASSIC Visit t...
An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley
ACTIVE Bike your way around Ybbs with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstett...
A Feast for the Soul in Vienna
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC After a short walk of Vienna, join a Guided Visit of Austria’s largest mu...
Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle
ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk, including quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the royal coronation site of St. Martin’s Cathedral.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST
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Time for Cobblestones, Coffee, and Confections CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour to see majestic Heroes’ Square and Budapest’s classic sites.
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Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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While we naturally present the signature delicacies of the regions you visit, we enrich the gastronomic journey by offering multiple dining venues, bringing unexpected culinary experiences to the table.
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Accommodation
Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
This city's former Royal Post Office has been reimagined as an ultra modern 396-room hotel with impressive architectural elegance offering free Wi-Fi throughout. A diversely rich breakfast buffet is served daily in the hotel's speciality breakfast restaurant, light French cuisine can be found in the Parisian style Brasserie with open kitchen and the swanky lounge Bar has an outside terrace and library where drinks and snacks can be enjoyed. Spa facilities include an indoor swimming pool, steam bath, sauna, and state-of-the-art gym.
Muenchen
Germany
Bayerstrasse 12
Budapest Marriott
This modern 364 room property enjoys a prime downtown location and offers convenience blended with style. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the lobby and the hotel has a fitness center with sauna and Jacuzzi. The trendy Mediterranean Grill restaurant serves tasty Hungarian dishes and the stylish lounge bar offers tapas style food and cocktails.
Budapest
Hungary
Apaczai Csere Janos U.4
InterContinental Budapest
Few would argue the InterContinental Budapest is in the city's best location: right on the Danube across from Castle Hill and the Royal Palace. With the Chain Bridge and the Parliament just steps away, there's no shortage of superb sightseeing opportunities. The Váci Utca shopping street, Central Market Hall and the Gellért Baths are also nearby.
Budapest
Hungary
Apaczai Csere Janos utca 12-14
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