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4 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Budapest to Vienna 2024(WBV)
A Taste of the Danube
Starting from $1,299Ship(s): Avalon Envision, Avalon Illumination, Avalon View
River Cruise Description
Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest and cruise through the natural beauty of Austria's Wachau Valley, past quaint towns and villages-and stops in charming towns and cities of Slovakia and Austria along the way. Sail between two countries on a 58-mile stretch of the Danube that's shared by Hungary and Slovakia. Explore Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a dynamic city at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. Visit the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, which served as Hungary's coronation church during the 16th to 19th centuries. In Melk, you will visit Austria's majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest monasteries, where Benedictine monks still stroll within the sacred walls. Sitting high on a bluff, it offers the most breathtaking views of the city, the Danube River, and the Austrian countryside all at once. Conclude your beautiful Danube River cruise in Vienna, Austria.Thanks for your interest!
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I'm sorry, but an error has occurred. Try Again| Departure Date | Ship | Priced From (per person) | |
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| Apr 28, 2024 | Avalon View | $1,299 | Call Us! |
| May 30, 2024 | Avalon Envision | $1,349 | Call Us! |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Avalon Illumination | $1,524 | Call Us! |
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 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2 pm.Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.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
(D)
Day 2 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.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK
(B,L,D)
Day 3 MELK, AUSTRIA–WACHAU VALLEY
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below
Active
Experience the Wachau Valley from a unique perspective, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along some of Wachua's bike trails, OR:
Classic
Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Melk’s 11th-century Benedictine Abbey. Explore its frescoes, statues, library, and spectacular pipe organ in the monastery’s lofty perch above the Danube.
DÜRNSTEIN
A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins
Spend free time at your leisure, perhaps biking through the vineyards in the Wachau Valley.Later, enjoy on board entertainment by local musicians.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA
(B,L,D)
Day 4 VIENNA (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Vienna airport before 8 am.(B)
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