Avalon Waterways Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest & 2 Nights in Munich (Westbound) (WBPY)
9 Day River Cruise Budapest to Munich
Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your
Danube River cruise from
Hungary to
Germany. Begin your European vacation your way with one night in
Budapest before your cruise. You’ll enjoy an introduction to the city by a local expert who shows you the must-see sights. Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest to embark on an unforgettable 6-day river cruise on the Danube. You’ll begin with a visit to Slovakia’s quaint town of Bratislava for guided sightseeing along the streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Learn about the Habsburg Empire with guided sightseeing in
Vienna to see the Imperial Palace complex, the Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Explore Krems on a guided tour of a town seemingly untouched by the modern world. Cruise through the Wachau Valley—home of charming villages and Austrian wines from its beautiful vineyards. Discover Ybbs on a guided tour of its romantic old town. Visit the magnificent 9th-century St. Florian Monastery, still home of Augustine Monks, or take a sobering tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp—one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camps of WWII. In
Linz, enjoy free time to sample its famous pastries, and cruise overnight to conclude your river cruise in Deggendorf, Germany. Continue your European vacation your way with two nights in Munich. You’ll enjoy a full-day guided tour to Neuschwanstein Castle—home of King Ludwig, and plenty of free time to explore Munich. A fantastic combination of history, art, food, and wine on your Danube River cruise.
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Avalon Highlights & Sightseeing
Day 1 Budapest: Welcome to
Budapest Day 2 Budapest (Embarkation): Guided tour, see Heroes' Square; onboard welcome reception
Day 3 Bratislava: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
Day 4 Vienna: Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 5 Krems-Wachau Valley-Ybbs: Choice of guided walk in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; Ybbs city sightseeing with Artstetten Castle visit
Day 6 Mauthausen-Linz: Choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery, or guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp; free time in Linz
Day 7 Deggendorf (Disembarkation)-Munich: Transfer to Munich; guided tour
Day 8 Munich. Excursion to Neuschwanstein & Oberammergau: Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Day 9 Munich: Your vacation ends this morning
Related Avalon Tours
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WBPY - With 1 Night in Budapest & 2 Nights in Munich
WPB - Danube Symphony (Eastbound)
Itinerary (2024)
| Day 1 | BUDAPEST, HUNGARY |
| | Welcome to Budapest—Hungary’s Captivating CapitalThe day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe’s shining city on the Danube. |
| Day 2 | BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION) |
| | War Heroes and Hot WaterCLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour to see majestic Heroes’ Square and Budapest’s classic sites.Spend free time strolling along the cobblestone streets, browsing art galleries, sipping coffee, and sampling sweets before boarding your Danube cruise for a welcome dinner this evening.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA (B,D) |
| Day 3 | BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA |
| | Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Grab Nordic walking sticks and follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a Hike to Bratislava Castle which crowns the hilltop above, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral—Hungary’s centuries-old coronation church.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA(B,L,D) |
| Day 4 | VIENNA, AUSTRIA |
| | A Feast for the Soul in Vienna ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire with a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex —the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.Optional tours today include a Guided Tour of magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of Habsburg royalty.Alternatively you can choose to spend your free time strolling through Kärtnerstrasse, the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna; stop in a local café to enjoy authentic Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.You may also choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS(B,L,D) |
| Day 5 | KREMS–WACHAU VALLEY |
| | An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau ValleyJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR:CLASSIC Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world.Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Ybbs, affording you an incredible view of Melk Abbey from your ship.YBBS CLASSIC Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN YBBS(B,L,D) |
| Day 6 | MAUTHAUSEN |
| | History Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery—the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR: CLASSIC Join a sobering Guided Tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp, one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camps of WWII.LINZ Legendary, Lovely LinzConsider an Optional Excursion to visit Linz and its medieval square or an Optional Guided Hike. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DEGGENDORF(B,L,D) |
| Day 7 | DEGGENDORF, GERMANY (DISEMBARKATION)–MUNICH |
| | Modern Metropolis and Alpine Monarchs CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Tour, which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace—a former residence of Bavarian monarchs, along with the Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz.(B) |
| Day 8 | MUNICH |
| | Storybook Villages and Fairytale Castles CLASSIC Take a Guided Excursion to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig.(B) |
| Day 9 | MUNICH |
| | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B) |
Avalon Pricing Details
Port charges:$150Gratuities to Local Guides & Excursion Drivers are included on Avalon portion only.Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).Please call for single accommodation details and prices. Triples not available.
Avalon Notes
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.