The Legendary Danube
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- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided tour in Nuremberg or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour or biking in Nuremberg with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
- Guided walk, see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
- Guided walk in Passau; free time in Linz
- Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, or walk with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; free time in Vienna
- Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
- From the rich history of Germany to the unique culture of Hungary, this Danube river cruise takes you to three countries, and the scenic beauty as you cruise past quaint towns, can be experienced right from your stateroom or atop the sky deck of your ship
- In Nuremberg, Germany, board your river cruise vessel docked on the Main Danube Canal and visit this thousand-year-old city with a Local Guide
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Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Nuremberg must arrive by 3:30 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Explore your ship this evening and enjoy dinner on board.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG
(Dinner)
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Legends and History Lessons
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE Start your day with a bike ride together with your Adventure Host around the port area of Nuremberg, OR:
CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of N...
Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle
CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.
You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Mona...
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet
CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers”.
Alternatively, join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart—or to the picturesque Bohemian tow...
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below
ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube river and around Melk, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library,...
Royal Collections, and Amusing Attractions
Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided C...
War Heroes and Hot Water
ACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.
This afternoon, select from a variety of Guided Optional or spe...
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
(Breakfast)
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