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2023 Season

A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Budapest (Eastbound)

cruise: WVBE
6 Day River Cruise Vienna to Budapest
Experience your Danube River cruise your way with two nights in Budapest after your cruise. Embark from Vienna on your way to marvelous Melk and enjoy guided sightseeing in Austria’s Wachau Valley, including the magnificent Benedictine Abbey perched above the Danube. In Dürnstein, join a guided hike above the famed blue Stiftskirche steeple for breathtaking views. Sail to the centuries-old Slovakian city of Bratislava and take a guided tour of its cobblestone streets and Gothic cathedral.

Your Danube River cruise disembarks in Budapest, where you’ll spend two nights in the Hungarian capital city. Enjoy superior hotel accommodations with complimentary breakfast, an expert Local Guide, and courtesy ship-to-hotel transfer. Enjoy guided sightseeing, including Budapest’s iconic Heroes Square. The perfect way to experience the Danube’s incredible views along the legendary river!

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at-a-glance

Day 1 Vienna (Embarkation): Morning at leisure; onboard welcome reception

Day 2 Melk–Wachau Valley–Dürnstein: Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or hike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; free time in Dürnstein

Day 3 Bratislava: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host

Day 4 Budapest (Disembarkation): Guided tour, see Heroes' Square

Day 5 Budapest: Day at leisure

Day 6 Budapest: Your vacation ends this morning

Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. Plus, we offer independent exploration options and the use of our exclusive AvalonGO APP on most of our cruises. 

Below are 3 types of included shore excursions for you to experience.

The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.