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9 Night Illuminations on the Danube

From Vilshofen to Budapest

Avalon Visionary

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14120080
  • Departs: Mon, May 18, 2026
  • Returns: Wed, May 27, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Monday - May 18, 2026
    Day
    1
    Vilshofen, Germany
    • Vilshofen, Germany
    Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Munich must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be onboard ship by 5 pm. Explore your ship and enjoy dinner on your first evening onboard. (Dinner)
    Tuesday - May 19, 2026
    Day
    2
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    • Schlogener Schlinge, Austria
    • Linz, Germany
    Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. Before sailing to Linz, take a little free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephan's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal. This afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube's dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlogen Oxbow. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Wednesday - May 20, 2026
    Day
    3
    Linz, Germany
    • Linz, Germany
    Legendary and Lovely Linz. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. 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 Postlingberg for a bird's-eye view of the city and river below. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Thursday - May 21, 2026
    Day
    4
    Melk, Austria
    • Melk, Austria
    • Krems, Austria
    Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. 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: An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - May 22, 2026
    Day
    5
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, Sachertorte, and Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube. Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Karntner Strasse, then take a break for a piece of Sachertorte. Or, enjoy an optional excursion in Schonbrunn. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - May 23, 2026
    Day
    6
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Feast for the Soul. This evening, consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - May 24, 2026
    Day
    7
    Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    Cathedral Coronations and a Castle. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. 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. Later, relax on board with live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Monday - May 25, 2026
    Day
    8
    • Esztergom, Hungary
    • Visegrad, Hungary
    Mountains Views and Palinka. Enjoy a brief cruise to Visegrad during lunchtime. VISEGRAD: Jousting Tournaments and Dracula's Tower. Spend free time after your selected activities to explore Palotahaz, 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Tuesday - May 26, 2026
    Day
    9
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    War Heroes and Hot Water. 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 cafes and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Wednesday - May 27, 2026
    Day
    10
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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