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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
from $4,530
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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
from $7,409
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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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Archaeological Site Visits
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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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Visit the ornately decorated Melk Abbey
from $4,430
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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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Biking, Village Visits, Hiking
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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
from $2,781
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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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Christmas Market Visits, Wine Tasting
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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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Explore castle ruins outside beautiful Bratislava
from $3,946
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From the Black Sea to the Blue Danube (Port-to-port cruise)

Oltenita to Vienna - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Vivaldi
  • Visit Bucharest’s landmarks
  • Join a guided tour in Constanta
  • Tour Ruse Renaissance architecture
  • Discover Belgrade’s vibrant culture
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Oltenita / Vienna
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Embark on a 12-day Danube River cruise aboard MS Vivaldi, starting in Romania and ending in Austria. Visit Constanta, Bucharest, Ruse, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Mohacs, Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna. Experience guided city tours, folklore evenings, cultural excursions, and scenic cruising through the Iron Gates gorge.
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Biking past the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux
from $13,090
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Beautiful Bordeaux

Bordeaux Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Diamond
  • Sail through Bordeaux’s waterways
  • Tour the Monolithic Church
  • Discover Medoc's vineyards
  • See the fortified town of Cadillac
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Bordeaux / Bordeaux
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Local Market Visits, Cooking Classes
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Join this 11-day journey through the Bordeaux region aboard the Scenic Diamond. Explore the stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere of Bordeaux before cruising to Libourne and the medieval town of Saint-Emilion. Savor the region’s world-class wines and visit historic landmarks like the Monolithic Church.
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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
from $4,349
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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • Visit the Great Market Hall
  • Tour Vienna by Night
  • Explore Melk Abbey
  • Take a guided bike ride
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Enjoy the Iconic Christmas Markets on this 8-day journey along the Danube River aboard the MS Amasota. Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures.
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Berlin cityscape in the evening
from $3,302
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From Amsterdam to Berlin

Amsterdam to Berlin - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Victor Hugo
  • Amsterdam city exploration
  • Cruise Friesland scenic waterways
  • Visit Bremen’s old town
  • Charlottenburg Palace visit
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Amsterdam / Berlin
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Urban Exploration
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Embark on a 12-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Berlin aboard MS.Victor Hugo, traveling across the Netherlands and Germany. Explore Amsterdam, Bremen, Hanover, Magdeburg, and Potsdam. Visit historic landmarks, stroll through charming towns, and enjoy guided excursions. Discover traditional Dutch villages, shipyards, palaces, and vibrant cities.
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