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Overview

Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary. Begin your European vacation your way with two nights in Munich before your cruise. You’ll enjoy a full-day guided tour to Neuschwanstein Castle—home of King Ludwig, and plenty of free time to explore the Munich before your cruise. Board your Suite Ship® in Deggendorf and sail to the lovely city of Linz for guided sightseeing, including Austria’s largest medieval square and the towering marble Trinity Column.

Sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Krems and explore the small village—seemingly untouched by the modern world. You may choose to enjoy a wine tasting with a Wine World Experience to discover the secrets of winemaking and its history. Next, sail to Vienna—the City of Music. You’ll marvel at the sights with a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks—including the Imperial Palace, the world-famous opera house, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Visit Bratislava, Slovakia, on your Danube River cruise to explore the quaint streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. You may decide to join your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to the castle above! Continue your European vacation your way with two nights in Budapest after your cruise. Explore the “Pearl of the Danube”—Hungary’s captivating capital city.

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Itinerary

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 three types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:

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.

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.

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.

Classic

<p>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.</p>

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.

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.

Day 1 MUNICH, GERMANY

Welcome to Munich
Spend free time today by relaxing, exploring, or strolling through the streets of Munich.

Day 2 MUNICH

Meals included:
Breakfast

Storybook Villages and Fairytale Castles

Take a Guided Excursion to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig.

Day 3 MUNICH—DEGGENDORF (EMBARKATION)

Meals included:
Breakfast
Dinner

Modern Metropolis and Alpine Monarchs

Enjoy a Guided City Tour which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace—a former residence of Bavarian monarchs, along with the Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz.

This afternoon transfer to Deggendorf to board your Avalon Suite Ship®

EVENING CRUISE TO LINZ

Day 4 LINZ–MAUTHAUSEN, AUSTRIA

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Fall in Love with Legendary Art, Music, and the Linzer Torte

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, OR:

Join a Guided Hike up to Mount Pöstlingberg to get an incredible bird’s-eye view of Linz and the mighty Danube River.

Enjoy a brief sailing to Mauthausen while having lunch.
You may choose to join an Optional Excursion to Mauthausen Concentration Camp.
Enjoy sailing on your way to Ybbs tonight. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN YBBS

Day 5 WACHAU VALLEY—KREMS

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley
Relax on board this morning and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Krems.

Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world, OR:

Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting.AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO VIENNA

Day 6 VIENNA

Venture into 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 historic 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. You may also choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.
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 Austrian confections of Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA

(B,L,D)

Day 7 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Classic and Contemporary—from Cathedrals to Castles

Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and fantastic St. Martin’s Cathedral, OR:

Grab Nordic walking sticks and follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a Hike to Bratislava Castle.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST

Day 8 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (DISEMBARKATION)

Meals included:
Breakfast

Time for Cobblestones, Coffee, and Confections

Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour to see majestic Heroes’ Square and Budapest’s classic sites.

Day 9 BUDAPEST

Meals included:
Breakfast

Hungarian Dishes, Healing Waters, and Historic Wonders
With plenty of free time this afternoon, experience the curative waters of Budapest’s thermal baths, or set out for a hike to explore the countryside on either side of the Danube. Take time to shop for treasures, including handcrafted embroidery, Herend porcelain, or Budapest’s best baked goods.

Day 10 BUDAPEST

Meals included:
Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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Notes

•In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
•Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.
•Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); the responsibility for obtaining a visa rests with the traveler.

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