10 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Prague to Budapest 2024(WDBQ)

Avalon Waterways River Cruise - Prague to Budapest

Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague

Starting from $4,038
Ship(s): Avalon Envision, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon View
Specialty Cruises: Wine Lovers
<span>10 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Prague to Budapest 2024</span><span>(WDBQ)</span>

River Cruise Description

Your European vacation begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. Guided sightseeing shows you its best-known treasures. See the Astronomical Clock, Hrad?any Castle, and St. Vitus Cathedral. Regensburg is one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities. Guided sightseeing will show you the Old Town Hall, the Porta Pretoria and many mansions with high towers denoting the status and wealth of their early owners. Transfer to Deggendorf where your Danube River cruise begins. Passau, Germany, the "City of Three Rivers" lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Explore the city with a Local Guide and admire the Patrician houses and baroque St. Stephen's Cathedral. In Linz, Austria, see the Hauptplatz, Austria's largest medieval square that forms the center of the city. Enjoy the magnificent views as your river cruise takes you through the picturesque wine region of Wachau Valley. In Dürnstein, see the famous blue and white Stiftskirche and taste some of the local wines.

Vienna, the "City of Music," makes an immediate impression with its lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace and neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House. In Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a guided walk takes you through the delightful Old Town and to the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. In Budapest, the vibrant capital of Hungary, see the must-see sights with a local expert. In your free time stroll along the main shopping street of Váci utca, or take pictures from Fisherman's Bastion, for the best panoramic views of Budapest. From the Golden City of Prague to the Pearl of the Danube in Budapest, your European river cruise is an experience not to be missed!



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May 7, 2024Avalon EnvisionWaitlistCall Us!
May 21, 2024Avalon EnvisionWaitlistCall Us!
Jun 2, 2024Avalon ViewWaitlistCall Us!
Jun 10, 2024Avalon EnvisionWaitlistCall Us!
Jun 23, 2024Avalon Passion$4,588Call Us!
Jun 30, 2024Avalon View$4,488Call Us!
Jul 8, 2024Avalon Imagery II$4,238Call Us!
Jul 14, 2024Avalon View$4,238Call Us!
Jul 28, 2024Avalon View$4,238Call Us!
Aug 3, 2024Avalon Envision$4,238Call Us!
Aug 11, 2024Avalon View$4,488Call Us!
Aug 18, 2024Avalon Illumination$4,588Call Us!
Aug 25, 2024Avalon View$4,788Call Us!
Sep 2, 2024Avalon Envision$4,638Call Us!
Sep 8, 2024Avalon ViewWaitlistCall Us!
Sep 21, 2024Avalon Illumination$4,638Call Us!
Sep 26, 2024Avalon Passion$4,638Call Us!
Oct 5, 2024Avalon Illumination$4,538Call Us!
Oct 11, 2024Avalon Impression$4,688Call Us!
Oct 15, 2024Avalon Envision$4,688Call Us!
Oct 25, 2024Avalon Impression$4,488Call Us!
Oct 26, 2024
Wine Lovers(WDBQ-T1)
A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way.
Avalon Passion$4,488Call Us!
Nov 9, 2024Avalon Passion$4,038Call Us!
Avalon Choice

Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are 3 types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:

Classic
Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. You'll marvel at the legends, lore, and spectacular architecture of iconic and historic sites.
Discovery
We've found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests — from cooking classes, to painting workshops — to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.
Active
Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go — from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.
  • Plus independent exploration options and use of Avalon's exclusive AvalonGO APP.

River Cruise Itinerary

Day 1 PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

Welcome to the Golden City of Prague—Explore the City of 100 Spires
Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City and its surrounding countryside at your leisure.

Day 2 PRAGUE

Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine
Classic
Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock.
Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager.
Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square, or admire the arches and statues decorating Charles Bridge.
(B)

Day 3 REGENSBURG, GERMANY–VILSHOFEN (EMBARKATION)

Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle
After breakfast this morning, you’ll drive to Regensburg.
Classic
Join a Guided City Walk in Regensburg and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.
Take free time to enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then step back in time through historic lanes and squares of today’s modern and vibrant Regensburg.
Continue on to Vilshofen to board your Avalon Suite Ship® for a welcome reception.
EVENING CRUISE TO PASSAU
(B,D)

Day 4 PASSAU–SCHLÖGEN OXBOW

Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet
Active
Follow your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:
Classic
Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers".
Before sailing to Linz, take a little free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists’ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephen’s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal.
This afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube’s dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlögen Oxbow.
Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ
(B,L,D)

Day 5 LINZ, AUSTRIA

Legendary and Lovely Linz
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Classic
Take a Guided Walk through the city’s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz—Austria’s largest medieval square—and the towering white-marble Trinity Column.
Consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart, or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.
You may otherwise spend the afternoon on a biking picnic along the banks of the Danube or hike through Linz’s beautiful nature trails to Pöstlingberg for a bird’s-eye view of the city and river below.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO YBBS
(B,L,D)

Day 6 YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK–WACHAU VALLEY

Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below
Classic
Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle, OR:
Classic
Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.
Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Dürnstein.
Active
Alternatively, experience the Wachau Valley from a unique perspective, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along some of Wachau’s bike trails
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DÜRNSTEIN
A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins
Active
Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:
Classic
Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle during the Crusades.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA
(B,L,D)

Day 7 VIENNA

Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube
Active
Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic
Explore the Habsburg empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—Winter residence of the Imperial Family, the grand Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral; OR:
Classic
After a short walk of Vienna, join a Guided Visit of Austria’s largest museum, the legendary Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts)..
You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—the former imperial summer home of the Habsburg monarchy.
Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse—the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna. Take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local café to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.
This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA
(B,L,D)

Day 8 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle
Active
Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:
Classic
Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the sight of royal coronations at St. Martin’s Cathedral.
Enjoy free time to discover on your own Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, rich in history and culture, but also a green city with its forests and parks just a hop away from the city center.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST
(B,L,D)

Day 9 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

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 choose among a wide offer of Optional Guided Excursions or take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying some free time exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST
(B,L,D)

Day 10 BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
(B)
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