Set sail on this 10-day cruise from Vilshofen, Germany, to Budapest, Hungary aboard Avalon Impression. Begin in Passau with hikes and city walks along the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers. Visit Linz for biking or sightseeing, and explore Melk Abbey and the Wachau Valley’s vineyards. Discover Vienna with guided tours, museums, and local cuisine, then continue to Bratislava’s castle and Old Town. In Hungary, enjoy Esztergom’s basilica, Visegrad’s medieval demonstrations, and Budapest’s Heroes’ Square. Cruise scenic river bends, enjoy live entertainment, and take free time to explore each city.
Highlights
Hike along the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers in Passau
Bike along Linz’s Danube cycle path with guided Adventure Host
Explore Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, frescoed ceilings, library, and organ
Take a guided city tour through Vienna’s historic streets and Ringstrasse
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.
Arrive in Germany. Board the Suite Ship in Munich. Flights should arrive by 2 pm. All guests must be on board by 5 pm. After boarding, take time to explore the ship and have dinner on the first evening.
Active Excursion
Hike from Oberhaus down to the valley and along the Ilz River with an Avalon Adventure Host.
Classic Excursion
Take a guided city walk to learn about the “City of Three Rivers.”
Before sailing to Linz, there is free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and Artists’ Alley, or visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral to hear a concert rehearsal.
In the afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube’s Schlögen Oxbow.
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Active Excursion
Experience Danube's cycle path, follow your Adventure Host for a bike ride around the area of Linz, OR:
Classic Excursion
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.
Active Excursion
Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube River and around Melk, OR:
Classic Excursion
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 Krems.
KREMS–WACHAU VALLEY
An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley
Classic Excursion
Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world.
Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel and Sachertorte Viennese Waltzes 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.
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.
This evening consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active Excursion
Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:
Classic Excursion
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.
Active Excursion
Take an E-bike Guided Tour and explore the surroundings of the Pilis Mountains Region. Enjoy the view from the lockout point at Dobogókő, OR:
Classic Excursion
Join a Guided Tour into the scenic Carpathian Basin for a visit of the ancient Esztergom Basilica that includes the traditional Pàlinka tasting in its impressive cellar.
Enjoy a brief cruise to Visegrad during lunchtime.
VISEGRÁD
Jousting Tournaments and Dracula’s Tower
Active Excursion
Explore Hungary’s beautiful Danube-Ipoly National Park and visit Count Dracula’s prison tower on a Hiking Tour, OR:
Active Excursion
Take part in a Canoe Excursion through the picturesque Bend Region of the Danube for a truly unique perspective of one of the river’s most beautiful stretches, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Join a Guided Visit to the Medieval Knights Tournament at Visegrád’s Lower Castle, featuring targeting and fighting demonstrations by members of the St.
George Knightly Order.
Spend free time after your selected activities to explore Palotaház, where stonemasons, smiths, potters, and paper-makers produce their traditional items using age-old techniques.
This evening, enjoy a sailing into Budapest and magnificent views of the beautiful Parliament Building.
Active Excursion
Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion
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.
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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
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Included
9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners
9 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
Everything was amazing! The planning with Adventure Life went smoothly. The actual trip was fantastic! One of the best trips I have experienced. The cruise staff members were knowledgeable and attentive. I will be writing more about this on the blog!
