Danube Dreams

Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

Flights into Munich must arrive by 2 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

Explore your ship and enjoy dinner on your first evening on board.
EVENING CRUISE TO PASSAU

Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet

Active Excursion – Follow your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:

Classic Excursion – Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers”.
Before sailing to Linz, take a little free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists’ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephen’s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal.

This afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube’s dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlögen Oxbow.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ

Legendary and Lovely Linz

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Active Excursion – Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along the Danube, OR:

Classic Excursion – 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.
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 Pöstlingberg for a bird’s-eye view of the city and river below.

Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below

Discovery Excursion – Join a guided visit to two family-owned farms and discover how they produce delicious traditional specialties and products, OR:

Classic Excursion – Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle, OR:

Classic Excursion – Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.

Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Dürnstein.

Active Excursion – Alternatively, experience the Wachau Valley from a unique perspective, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along some of Wachau’s bike trails.

DÜRNSTEIN
A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins

Active Excursion – Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:

Classic Excursion – Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle here during the Crusades.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA

Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube

Active Excursion – Explore Vienna’s Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Classic Excursion – Enjoy a Guided Visit to House of Strauss and embark on an interactive journey through Vienna’s illustrious past at an immersive audio-visual experience. After the tour, enjoy a coffee and homemade cake, OR:

Classic Excursion – Explore the Habsburg empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—Winter residence of the Imperial Family, the grand Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—the former imperial summer home of the Habsburg monarchy.

Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse—the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna. Take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local café to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.

This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.

Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle

Active Excursion – Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:

Classic Excursion – Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the sight of royal coronations at St. Martin’s Cathedral.

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.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST

Monuments and Markets

Active Excursion – Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:

Classic Excursion – Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.
This afternoon, choose from a wide range of Optional Guided Excursions. Spend free time exploring famous sights like the Chain Bridge or Fisherman’s Bastion. Linger in one of the city’s beautiful cafés, browse the Central Market Hall, or hike the hills above the Danube.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.