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Danube Dreams (Westbound)
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Danube Dreams (Westbound)
Sail along the delightful Danube River aboard your Danube Dreams (Westbound) cruise and experience true holiday luxury. From bespoke excursions to resplendent staterooms, splendour can be found in every aspect of your cruise and its impeccable river vessels.
Experience rich history and heritage firsthand as you travel across four countries and explore their picturesque landscapes and attractions. And after a long day of adventuring, retire aboard a stunning river vessel complete with all the amenities you could ask for.
Embark on an Avalon Waterways cruise you’ll never forget and create the perfect getaway with all the glamour, beauty and excitement you’ll discover along the idyllic Danube River.
8 days, 4 countries. Make your way through Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary on this action-packed down the Danube River.
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Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways -
Ship: Avalon Illumination + 5 more -
Duration: 7 Nights
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Departure: Mar - Oct
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Danube Dreams (Westbound) Cruise Itinerary
Embark on an array of excursions and activities from our itinerary below.
Day 1
Budapest
Board your ship.
Note: Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 PM and passengers must be on board the ship by 5 PM
Day 2
Budapest
Embark on a hike or a Guided City Sightseeing excursion. Consider the Bites & Highlights of Budapest excursion or the Art & Architecture of Budapest excursion.
Day 3
Bratislava
Go on a hike to Bratislava Castle or a Guided City Walk. Enjoy free time this afternoon.
Day 4
Vienna
Experience Vienna’s Danube Island via bike, a Guided City Tour of Vienna, or a Guided Visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. Tonight, attend a Royal Waltz Concert.
Day 5
Dürnstein / Ybbs / Melk
Embark on a Guided Hike to the castle ruins or a Guided Walk. Sail to Ybbs or go biking along the river. Visit Ybbs or go on a Guided Tour of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey.
Day 6
Linz
Experience a Guided Walk. Go for a bike ride around Linz or a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov.
Day 7
Schlögen Oxbow / Passau
Go on a hike from Oberhaus or a Guided City Walk into Passau. Enjoy free time before sailing to Vilshofen.
Day 8
Vilshofen
Your cruise concludes this morning.
Note: Flights should not leave Munich airport before 8 AM
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Voyage across the Danube aboard a cruise fit for royalty
Avalon Waterways
Departure:
Mar to
Oct
BENEFITS:
Flights & Transfers Inc.
All Inclusive
Daily Excursions
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£
1,550 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure:
Apr to
Oct
BENEFITS:
Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM
£
1,550 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure:
Apr to
Nov
BENEFITS:
Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM
£
2,229 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure:
Apr to
Oct
BENEFITS:
Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM
£
2,300 pp
Danube Dreams (Westbound) FAQ
Which countries will we be visiting during the cruise?
You’ll be stopping in Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany during your cruise.
Will there be any differences between the 2025 itinerary and the 2026 itinerary?
There may be changes between this cruise’s 2025 and 2026 itineraries. For more information, check out Avalon Waterways’ website.
Will I have Wi-Fi aboard the ship?
Yes, you will have access to Wi-Fi aboard your ship.
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