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Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Westbound)
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Welcome to Budapest
- Guided tour, see Heroes' Square; onboard welcome reception
- Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided walk in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; Ybbs city sightseeing with Artstetten Castle visit
- Choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery, or guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp; free time in Linz
- Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Hungary to Germany
- Begin your European vacation your way with one night in Budapest before your cruise
Short Description
Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Hungary to Germany. Begin your European vacation your way with one night in Budapest before your cruise. You’ll enjoy an introduction to the city by a local expert who shows you the must-see sights. Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest to embark on an unforgettable 6-day river cruise on the Danube. You’ll begin with a visit to Slovakia’s quaint town of Bratislava for guided sightseeing along the streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Learn about the Habsburg Empire with guided sightseeing in Vienna to see the Imperial Palace complex, the Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Explore Krems on a guided tour of a town seemingly untouched by the modern world. Cruise through the Wachau Valley—home of charming villages and Austrian wines from its beautiful vineyards. Discover Ybbs on a guided tour of its romantic old town. Visit the magnificent 9th-century St. Florian Monastery, still home of Augustine Monks, or take a sobering tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp—one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camps of WWII. In Linz, enjoy free time to sample its famous pastries, and cruise overnight to conclude your river cruise in Vilshofen, Germany. A fantastic combination of history, art, food, and wine on your Danube River cruise.
Itinerary
Day 1: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Welcome to Budapest—Hungary’s Captivating Capital
The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe’s shining city on the Danube.
Day 2: BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION)
War Heroes and Hot Water
CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour to see majestic Heroes’ Square and Budapest’s classic sites.
Spend free time strolling along the cobblestone streets, browsing art galleries, sipping coffee, and sampling sweets before boarding your Danube cruise for a welcome dinner this evening.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA
(Breakfast,Dinner)
Day 3: BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral—Hungary’s centuries-old coronation church.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 4: VIENNA, AUSTRIA
A Feast for the Soul in Vienna
ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire with a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex —the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Optional tours today include a Guided Tour of magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of Habsburg royalty.
Alternatively you can choose to spend your free time strolling through Kärtnerstrasse, the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna; stop in a local café to enjoy authentic Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.
You may also choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 5: KREMS–WACHAU VALLEY
An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
ACTIVE Experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR: CLASSIC Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world.
Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Ybbs affording you an incredible view of Melk Abbey from your ship.
YBBS CLASSIC Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN YBBS
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 6: MAUTHAUSEN
History Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion
CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery—the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR:
CLASSIC Join a sobering Guided Tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp, one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camps of WWII.
LINZ
Legendary, Lovely Linz
Consider an Optional Excursion to visit Linz and its medieval square or an Optional Guided Hike up.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 7: VILSHOFEN, GERMANY (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
(Breakfast)
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Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Westbound)
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Details
Deck & Cabin Plans
Optional Activities
WBP|Danube Symphony (Westbound)
WBPE|With 2 Nights in Munich
WBPQ|With 1 Night in Budapest
WBPY|With 1 Night in Budapest & 2 Nights in Munich
WPB|Danube Symphony (Eastbound)
Group Size
Standard Group - 25 + people
Accommodations
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
Hotel Sofitel Chain Bridge
This elegant upscale property is located on the left bank of the river Danube, right in the heart of Budapest with Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the property. The show kitchen restaurant serves refined French-Hungarian cuisine and the vibrant bar offers the chance to sip cocktails overlooking the illuminated Chain Bridge. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, well-being & fitness center.
Budapest
Hungary
Szechenyi Istvan ter 2
Trip ID#:
AVALON-WBPQ
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