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Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Westbound) 2026
7 Day River Cruise Budapest to Vilshofen
Tour Description:
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. Visit the magnificent 9th-century St. Florian Monastery, still home of Augustine Monks, or take a guided sightseeing of Linz. In Linz, enjoy free time to sample its famous pastries, and cruise overnight to conclude your river cruise in Vilshofen, Germany. A fantastic combination of history, art, food, and wine on your Danube River cruise.
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Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 11 Jun 26 — Thursday 18 Jun 26 | Starting at $2,963 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 13 Aug 26 — Thursday 20 Aug 26 | Starting at $2,713 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 22 Sep 26 — Tuesday 29 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,388 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingNotes:
- 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.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Welcome to Budapest—Hungary’s Captivating Capital
The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe’s shining city on the Danube
Day 2
BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION) Monuments and Markets
CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour to see majestic Heroes’ Square and Budapest’s classic sites.
Spend free time browsing the Central Market Hall, strolling the cobblestones, browsing art galleries, sipping coffee, and sampling sweets before boarding your Danube cruise for a welcome dinner this evening.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA
Day 3
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, 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.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 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
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 5
KREMS–WACHAU VALLEY An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley
Join 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
DISCOVERY Enjoy sweet interactive experiences and tastings of local Austrian products as you visit a pastry-baking workshop and an Austrian bee farm, OR:
DISCOVERY Join a guided visit to two family-owned farms and discover how they produce delicious traditional specialties and products, OR:
CLASSIC Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 6
LINZ History Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion
ACTIVE Join an expert guide for a trek up to Mount Pöstlingberg for a whole new perspective of beautiful Linz and its surrounding area, OR:
CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery—the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR:
CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk through the city’s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz—Austria’s largest medieval square—and the towering white-marble Trinity Column.
This afternoon, consider an Optional Excursion to visit Mauthausen Memorial.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 7
VILSHOFEN, GERMANY (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Munich airport before Noon
Accommodations
Accommodations| Budapest | Budapest |
InterContinental Budapest
Deluxe
Hotel as shown or similar
Apaczai Csere Janos utca 12-14 Budapest Hungary
Few would argue the InterContinental Budapest is in the city's best location: right on the Danube across from Castle Hill and the Royal Palace. With the Chain Bridge and the Parliament just steps away, there's no shortage of superb sightseeing opportunities. The Váci Utca shopping street, Central Market Hall and the Gellért Baths are also nearby.
Deluxe
Hotel as shown or similar
Apaczai Csere Janos utca 12-14 Budapest Hungary
Few would argue the InterContinental Budapest is in the city's best location: right on the Danube across from Castle Hill and the Royal Palace. With the Chain Bridge and the Parliament just steps away, there's no shortage of superb sightseeing opportunities. The Váci Utca shopping street, Central Market Hall and the Gellért Baths are also nearby.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
