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Golden sunset lights the famous Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest
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Active & Discovery on the Danube (Westbound)

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression
  • Vienna Ringstrasse Bike
  • Belvedere Palace Tour
  • Wachau Valley Vineyards
  • Mauthausen Memorial Visit
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Explore the Danube on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard Avalon Impression. Hike to Dracula’s Tower, bike Vienna’s Ringstrasse, and see Belvedere Palace. Experience Wachau Valley vineyards, Grein’s historic theater, Mauthausen Memorial, and Engelhartszell Abbey.
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An endless tulip field
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Tulip Time - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto
  • Explore Bruinisse medieval harbor
  • Visit Rotterdam famous landmarks
  • Marvel Amsterdam historic canals
  • Discover Antwerp trendy city
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Amsterdam / Amsterdam
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Festival Visits
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Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam aboard the MS Amacerto. Discover blooming gardens, iconic windmills, and medieval treasures, and indulge in Belgian chocolates, waffles, and cheeses.
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Budapest Cityscape
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The Blue Danube Discovery

Budapest to Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tranquility II
  • Join a guided tour of Vienna
  • Enjoy the flavors of Wachau Valley
  • Explore the city of Passau
  • See the architecture in Regensburg
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Budapest / Nuremberg
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Unravel the beauty of some of Europe’s timeless treasures on an 8-day cruise aboard Avalon Tranquility II. From Budapest’s gilded landmarks and Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg and the medieval architecture of Nuremberg.
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Porto Cityscape, Portugal
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Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages along the Douro

Roundtrip Porto - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Alegria
  • Cruise the Douro River
  • Guided tours to Braga and Guimaraes
  • Explore Peso da Regua and Lamego
  • Kayak through Douro Valley
  • Conclude the trip in Porto
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Porto / Porto
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Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration
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Embark on an 8-day Vida Portugal cruise aboard Avalon Alegria. Begin and end in Porto, visiting historic towns like Salamanca, Lamego, and Amarante. Explore UNESCO sites, vineyards, artisan markets, and ancient villages.
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Passau at sunset, Germany
from $3,797
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Christmastime on the Danube

Eastbound - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression
  • Explore the city of Nuremberg
  • Have fun exploring Christmas market
  • Roam around the city of Passau
  • Visit the Benedictine Abbey
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Nuremberg / Vienna
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Experience this one-of-a-kind Christmas trip by sailing through the Danube river and visit fascinating sights beginning Nuremberg's medieval architectures to Vienna's magical Christmas advent markets.
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Explore beautiful Amsterdam
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The Netherlands in Bloom

Amsterdam Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama
  • Tour Nijmegen’s Roman ruins
  • See Antwerp’s Cathedra Tour
  • See Kinderdijk’s historic windmills
  • Visit Keukenhof Garden
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Amsterdam / Amsterdam
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Sail on a 10-day cruise aboard Avalon Panorama from Amsterdam through Holland and Belgium. Explore historic towns like Hoorn, Nijmegen, and Maastricht, tour Antwerp’s cathedral and diamond district, and visit iconic Dutch landmarks such as Kinderdijk and Keukenhof. Guided walking and biking excursions offer cultural, historical, and scenic experiences throughout.
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Historic town of Auxurre and Yonne River in Burgundy
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Classic Cruise – Burgundy

Auxerre - Chevroches - 7 Day Itinerary aboard L'Art de Vivre
  • Explore Auxerre’s medieval center
  • isit Vincelles’ Aubigny quarry
  • Taste Cremant de Bourgogne
  • Tour Chablis vineyards
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Auxerre / Chevroches
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Experience a 7-day cruise on the L'Art de Vivre, journeying through Burgundy from Auxerre to Chevroches. Enjoy private wine tastings, historic sites like Vezelay Basilica, and scenic excursions through vineyards and picturesque landscapes.
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Visit the ornately decorated Melk Abbey
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Danube Dreams (Eastbound)

Vilshofen to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Passion
  • Visit the Benedictine Abbey of Melk
  • Tour Vienna's landmarks
  • Hike to Bratislava Castle
  • Guided tour in Budapest
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Village Visits
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This 8-day river cruise aboard Avalon Passion begins in Vilshofen, Germany, and ends in Budapest, Hungary. Explore Passau, Linz, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, and Bratislava with guided tours, hikes, and biking options. Discover abbeys, castles, and city landmarks while sailing through scenic stretches of the Danube, including the Wachau Valley.
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Vienna Opera House, Austria
from $3,364
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Danube Symphony (Eastbound)

Vilshofen to Budapest - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Expression
  • Explore Linz historic sites
  • Cruise scenic Wachau Valley
  • Stroll Bratislava Old Town
  • Taste Wachau Valley wines
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Board Avalon Expression for an 8-day Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary. Visit Linz, Vienna, and Bratislava, sail through the Wachau Valley, and enjoy optional experiences such as a Linzer Torte cooking class, wine tasting, or a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace before ending in Budapest.
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Panoramic view of Budapest cityscape
from $3,164
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Danube Symphony (Westbound)

Budapest to Vilshofen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Expression
  • Bike Vienna’s scenic Danube
  • Taste Wachau Valley wines
  • Visit St. Florian Monastery
  • Tour Schönbrunn Palace grandeur
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Small Ship Sailing
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Experience the Danube Symphony westbound on a 6-day Avalon Expression river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. Explore Vienna, Bratislava, Krems, Wachau Valley, Ybbs, and Linz with guided sightseeing, biking, wine tasting, pastries, castles, and cultural landmarks along the way.
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas Market in Frankfurt
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Christmas Time in Alsace & Germany (Northbound)

Basel to Frankfurt - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama
  • Explore Breisach Christmas Market
  • Discover Freiburg medieval streets
  • Stroll Strasbourg La Petite
  • Tour Heidelberg Castle ruins
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Basel / Frankfurt
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Wine Tasting, Christmas Market Visits
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Experience a 5-day Christmas Markets cruise from Basel to Frankfurt aboard Avalon Panorama. Explore Breisach and the magical Black Forest, stroll through Strasbourg’s La Petite France and winter markets, and visit Heidelberg Castle with the Great Vat. Enjoy festive foods, mulled wine, and charming towns, combining guided excursions with free time.
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Hungarian Parliament building reflecting in the Danube
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From the Blue Danube to the Black Sea

Vienna to Oltenita - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Vivaldi
  • Visit Schonbrunn Palace
  • Climb Petrovaradin Fortress
  • Join a Belgrade cultural tour
  • Cruise through Iron Gates
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Vienna / Oltenita
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Local Market Visits, Biking, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Hiking
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Set sail on a 12-day Danube River cruise beginning in Vienna and ending in Oltenita aboard MS Vivaldi. Explore Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Ruse, Bucharest, and Constanta. Take guided city tours, discover UNESCO sites, enjoy local entertainment, and sail through the Iron Gates gorge.
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Church and Arch Bridge in Ghent, Belgium
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Northern European Culture & Charm

Amsterdam to Brussels - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Lafayette
  • Uncover Amsterdam’s unique sights
  • Discover The Hague’s courtyards
  • Taste Chocolate in Brussels
  • Discover Ghent’s medieval past
  • Stroll Bruges’ romantic canals
  • Visit iconic Dutch windmills
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Amsterdam / Brussels
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Embark on a 12-day Northern European cruise aboard MS Lafayette, exploring the Netherlands and Belgium. Sail from Amsterdam to Brussels with stops in Rotterdam, Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges, discovering historic landmarks, scenic canals, and rich cultural traditions along the way.
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Discover the history of Belgrade
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From the Blue Danube to the Black Sea

Vienna to Oltenita - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS L'Europe
  • Bratislava historic city walk
  • Climb Petrovaradin Fortress
  • Join a Belgrade cultural tour
  • Explore Ruse Rock-hewn Churches
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Vienna / Oltenita
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Sail through Europe’s cultural heart on a 12-day Danube cruise from Vienna to Oltenita aboard MS L'Europe. Explore Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Iron Gates, Ruse, Bucharest, and Constanta. Discover palaces, fortresses, historic centers, UNESCO sites, and the Black Sea. Enjoy guided tours and local tastings.
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Explore the countryside surrounding Belgrade
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Along the Danube, the Balkan peninsula and Budapest

Oltenita to Budapest - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MS Vivaldi
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Bucharest
  • Historic Ruse architecture walk
  • Cruise through Iron Gates
  • Go for a Novi Sad cultural tour
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Oltenita / Budapest
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Set sail on a 9-day Danube River cruise from Romania to Hungary aboard MS Vivaldi. Explore Constanta’s Black Sea heritage, Bucharest’s vibrant landmarks, Bulgaria’s Ruse, Serbia’s Belgrade, Novi Sad, Croatia’s Osijek, and Budapest. Cruise through the Iron Gates gorge, enjoy cultural tours, wine tastings, and guided city experiences.
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Explore the old district of Frankfurt
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Cruise through the Heart of Europe from the Rhine to the Danube

Strasbourg to Vienna - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven
  • Enjoy Frankfurt’s skyline views
  • Discover Würzburg’s baroque beauty
  • Taste Nuremberg’s famous Lebkuchen
  • Explore Romantic Road gems
  • Discover Vienna’s imperial palaces
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Strasbourg / Vienna
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This 10-day voyage aboard the MS Beethoven brings you Europe’s cultural gems, from Frankfurt’s modern skyline to medieval towns like Rothenburg and Würzburg. Explore Regensburg’s 2,000-year-old history, savor Nuremberg’s famous Lebkuchen, and conclude in imperial Vienna with optional palace visits and a classical concert.
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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
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Along the river Danube, Budapestand the Balkan Peninsula

Budapest to Oltenita - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MS L'Europe
  • Join Osijek, Croatia guided tour
  • Novi Sad sightseeing
  • Sail the Iron Gates gorge
  • Explore Bucharest Village Museum
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Budapest / Oltenita
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Set sail on a 9-day Danube River cruise aboard MS L'Europe from Budapest to the Black Sea on a cruise through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Explore Belgrade, Bucharest, Constanta, Veliko Tarnovo, and Novi Sad. Cruise the Iron Gates gorge, experience Balkan culture, taste Romanian wines, and discover Eastern Europe’s history.
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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
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5 Different Rivers: The Rhine, Neckar, Main, Moselle, and Saar (Port-to-port cruise)

Strasbourg to Luxembourg - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci
  • Enjoy Heidelberg Castle guided tour
  • Rudesheim vineyard wine tasting
  • Enjoy Rhine Valley scenic sailing
  • Explore Saarburg’s old town
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Strasbourg / Remich
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Set sail on a 9-day Rhine and Moselle river cruise from Strasbourg to Luxembourg aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci. Discover Heidelberg Castle, Mainz Cathedral, and Trier’s Roman ruins. Explore Frankfurt, Rüdesheim’s vineyards, Cochem Castle, and Luxembourg’s historic city center. Enjoy wine tastings, guided tours, and unique cultural landmarks.
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