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6 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Budapest to Vienna 2024(WBVE)
A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Vienna
Starting from $1,818River Cruise Description
From the Gypsy violins of Budapest to the romantic sounds of Vienna, the "City of Music," this European river cruise highlights the natural beauty of Austria's Wachau Valley, and the fascinating capital cities of Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria. Board your Avalon Suite Ship® and head up river to Bratislava. For a 58-mile stretch, the middle of the Danube forms the border between Hungary and Slovakia, and guided sightseeing awaits you in Slovakia's capital. In Melk, you will visit Austria's majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest monasteries, sitting high above the breathtaking views of the Danube River and surrounding countryside. Cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley and spend free time in Dürnstein, known for the striking blue façade of its baroque Stiftskirche below the castle ruins where England's King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. After your cruise, spend two nights in Vienna, with guided sightseeing selections and free time to explore the capital of Austria at your own pace. Perhaps visit the famous Sacher Hotel for a taste of Sachertorte (a special chocolate cake), and stroll along the famous pedestrian street of Kärntnerstrasse.Thanks for your interest!
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Apr 28, 2024 | Avalon View | Waitlist | Call Us! |
May 30, 2024 | Avalon Envision | $1,818 | Call Us! |
Sep 10, 2024 | Avalon Illumination | $1,993 | 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:
- 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.Day 2 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Day 3 MELK, AUSTRIA–WACHAU VALLEY
Day 4 VIENNA (DISEMBARKATION)
Day 5 VIENNA
Day 6 VIENNA
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.Having trouble deciding which cruise is right for you?