Embark on an 8-day cruise on the Danube River from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard Avalon Impression. Begin in Budapest with an evening cruise through the Danube Bend. In Visegrád, choose between hiking to Dracula’s Tower, canoeing, or seeing a medieval knights tournament. In Vienna, bike the Ringstrasse, tour Belvedere Palace, or explore museums and music. Travel through Austria’s Wachau Valley with vineyard visits, wine tastings, and local cooking experiences, then see Burg Clam Castle and meet its count. In Grein, visit Austria’s oldest theater still in use. In Mauthausen, tour the monastery of St. Florian or the WWII memorial. Discover Linz’s historic streets, and in Engelhartszell, visit the abbey, bike to a monastery, or sample cider. Cruise the Schlögen Oxbow before ending in Vilshofen.
Highlights
Bike Vienna’s Ringstrasse and pedestrian streets with a guided tour
Visit Belvedere Palace to see Klimt’s famous painting The Kiss
Explore Wachau Valley vineyards with tastings of wine and apricots
See Mauthausen Memorial, a major World War II site
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Welcome to Hungary. Boarding begins on your Suite Ship. Flights into Budapest should arrive by 3:30 pm. All guests must be on board by 5 pm. The afternoon is open for personal time in Budapest. Dinner is served on board during a cruise along the Danube Bend. Live entertainment is provided later in the evening.
Active Excursion: Hike to Count Dracula’s prison tower.
Active Excursion: Join a canoe trip through the Bend Region of the Danube.
Discovery Excursion: Visit Visegrád’s Lower Castle for a Medieval Knights Tournament with targeting and fighting demonstrations by the St. George Knightly Order.
After the chosen activity, there is free time to explore Palotaház, where stonemasons, smiths, potters, and paper-makers work using traditional methods.
Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte on the Blue Danube
Active Excursion
Take a Guided Bike Tour along the famed Ringstrasse and pedestrian avenues of Vienna to see the city’s highlights from a unique perspective, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Take an Insider’s Tour of Vienna to get behind the scenes of her sights and attractions. You meet locals, have the chance to prepare some food, and enjoy other surprises, OR:
Classic Excursion
Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vienna, including a tour of Belvedere Palace to see Gustave Klimt’s renowned “Kiss” painting.
Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse then take a break for a piece of Sachertorte. Or enjoy an optional excursion in Schönbrunn.
This evening consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.
Discovery Excursion
Enjoy a morning Guided Walking Tour to see the city in her best light, along with breakfast at a Viennese café, OR:
Classic Excursion
Dive into one of the world’s most important museums with a Guided Tour of the Habsburg family’s private art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, and enjoy Italian or Dutch master works.
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active Excursion
Paddle a canoe on a Guided Tour to see the Austrian waterways and shoreline scenery from a unique perspective, OR:
Active Excursion
Take a Guided Bike Tour from Krems to Spitz, and enjoy a stop in Dürnstein to see the mesmerizing blue Stiftskirche, and to sample local specialties, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Enjoy a Guided Visit to a vineyard or apricot orchard to try your hand at harvesting practices and preparing local specialties.
Discovery Excursion
As you sail through the scenic waters, join an authentic Austrian experience with a live cooking demonstration of the iconic Mozart Balls.
Relax on board this afternoon to enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Grein.
GREIN
A Modern-Day Castle and the Count
Discovery Excursion
See Burg Clam on a Guided Visit, and meet the Count of Clam during your tour.
Classic Excursion
Take a Guided Walk of Grein, including its historic theater, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances.
Take a mid-morning cruise to Mauthausen.
MAUTHAUSEN
History Lessons and Monastic Life
Active Excursion
Take a Guided Bike Tour along the Danube and discover how fertile this area is. Stop at a local farm and learn more about farming life and flood protection, OR:
Classic Excursion
Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery—the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR:
Classic Excursion
Join a sobering Guided Tour of Mauthausen Memorial, one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camp of WWII.
This afternoon sail to Linz arriving this evening.
LINZ
Legendary, Lovely Linz
Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
Active Excursion
Bike your way to a local trappist monastery in Engelhartszell, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Join a Guided Tour to a cider cellar where an expert sommelier reveal the secrets of Upper Austria’s beloved ciders, OR:
Classic Excursion
Visit the stunning rococo-style Engelszell Abbey, and explore its Sensory Garden—complete with stone labyrinth, herb garden, and vineyard. Sample cheese and beer made by the resident Trappist monks.
Relax on the Sky Deck while you sail through the amazing horseshoe bend of the Danube’s Schlögen Oxbow on your way to Vilshofen.
Active Excursion
This afternoon, enjoy a scenic Guided Hike along the Danube’s Schlögen Oxbow, a dramatic bend carved by centuries.
Day 8: Vilshofen | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Munich airport before 8 am.
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Cat. E
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom: 172 SQ. FT.
Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Complimentary bottled water, Individual climate control, Mirror in the bathroom, Full shower with glass door, Vanity, Memory foam mattress, European-style duvets, Extra blankets, Hairdryer, and Spacious 3-door closets.
Cat. D
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom: 172 SQ. FT.
Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Complimentary bottled water, Individual climate control, Mirror in the bathroom, Full shower with glass door, Vanity, Luxurious mattress, European-style duvets, Extra blankets, Hairdryer, and Spacious 3-door closets
Cat. B
Panorama Suite: 200 SQ. FT.
Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, In-room safe, Contemporary design, Marble countertops in the bathroom, 6-person sitting area, Writing desk, Sofa, Memory foam mattress, European-style duvets.
Cat. A
Panorama Suite: 200 SQ. FT.
Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, In-room safe, contemporary design, Marble countertops in the bathroom, 6-person sitting area, Writing desk, Sofa, Luxurious mattress, European-style duvets.
Initial deposit is $250pp, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover/Novus, and American Express. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
Included
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
7 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Port Fees
Onboard Adventure Center with active gear, bikes, maps, canoe, kayak and jogging excursions
Wifi
Complimentary fresh fruit available daily
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day
Panoramic windows
Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges
Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with every lunch and dinner
Cruise taxes
Excluded
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or on board your vessel
Porterage
Passport or Visa fees
Prices do not include airfare, taxes and other government-imposed fees
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
