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2023 Season

Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich & 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound)

cruise: WPBY
9 Day River Cruise Munich to Budapest
Experience your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary your way with two nights in Munich before your cruise. Enjoy a full-day guided tour to Neuschwanstein Castle—home of King Ludwig, and plenty of free time to explore the Munich before your cruise. Board your Suite Ship® in Vilshofen, Germany, and sail to the lovely city of Linz for a leisurely morning.

Continue to Mauthausen for a visit to the Concentration Camp, or to St. Florian Monastery. Explore Ybbs on a guided tour of its romantic old town; sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Krems and explore the small village—seemingly untouched by the modern world. Next, sail to Vienna—the “City of Music.” Marvel at the sights with a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks—including the Imperial Palace, the world-famous opera house, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Visit Bratislava, Slovakia, on your Danube River cruise to explore the quaint streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. You may decide to join your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to the castle above! Continue your European vacation your way with one night in Budapest after your cruise. Explore the “Pearl of the Danube”—Hungary’s captivating capital city.

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at-a-glance

Day 1 Munich: Welcome to Munich

Day 2 Munich. Excursion to Neuschwanstein: Visit Neuschwanstein Castle

Day 3 Munich–Vilshofen (Embarkation): Guided tour in Munich, see the Marienplatz; travel by motorcoach to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception

Day 4 Linz–Mauthausen: Free time in Linz; choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery or guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 5 Ybbs–Wachau Valley–Krems: Choice of guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 6 Vienna: Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 7 Bratislava: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host

Day 8 Budapest (Disembarkation): Guided tour, see Heroes' Square

Day 9 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 "From" listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on double occupancy and any applicable 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 limited-time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.