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Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound)

See for yourself the countless delights of the Danube River aboard your Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound) cruise. Uncover cultural treasures as you sail from port to port aboard a fleet of luxurious river vessels.

Equipped with an array of amenities, your cruise ship provides all the comfort, convenience and splendour that is synonymous with Avalon Waterways. Peruse dining options, relax in your cabin and explore the ship and discover its best facets and features.

Whether on board or on shore, your holiday is guaranteed to be an unforgettable journey filled with excitement, fascination and refinement.

  • Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
  • Ship: Avalon Impression + 4 more
  • Duration: 9 Nights
  • Departure: Apr - Sep
AVG PER PERSON*
£2,616
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Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound) Cruise Prices

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Apr 18, 2025
£2,616
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May 18, 2025
£3,814
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Jun 15, 2025
£2,616
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Jul 17, 2025
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Aug 12, 2025
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Sep 16, 2025
£4,126
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Oct 07, 2025
£2,985
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Apr 26, 2026
£3,427
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Jun 04, 2026
£3,661
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Aug 03, 2026
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Sep 03, 2026
£2,834
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Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound) Cruise Itinerary

Explore your numerous ports of call with a collection of exclusive excursions.

Day 1

Vilshofen

Board your ship.

Note: Flights into Munich must arrive by 2 PM and passengers must be on board the ship by 5 PM

Day 2

Passau / Schlögen Oxbow

Go on a hike from Oberhaus or a Guided City Walk of Passau. Enjoy free time before sailing to Linz.

Day 3

Linz

Embark on a Guided Walk of Linz or a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov. Live entertainment on board later.

Day 4

Melk / Krems

Join a Guided Tour of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey. Go on a guided walk of Krems.

Day 5

Vienna

Embark on a Guided Bike Tour along the Ringstrasse, an Insider’s Tour of Vienna, or a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vienna. Enjoy free time this afternoon or an optional excursion in Schönbrunn.

Day 6

Vienna

Experience a morning Guided Walking Tour with breakfast at a Viennese café, or a Guided Tour at the Museum of Fine Arts. Tonight, attend a Royal Waltz Concert.

Day 7

Bratislava

Hike to Bratislava Castle or go on a Guided City Walk. Enjoy free time. Live entertainment on board later.

Day 8

Esztergom / Visegrád

Go on an E-bike Guided Tour or a Guided Tour into the Carpathian Basin. In Visegrád, embark on a Hiking Tour, a Canoe Excursion, or a Guided Visit to a Medieval Knights Tournament at Visegrád’s Lower Castle. Enjoy free time.

Day 9

Budapest

Go hiking or on a Guided City Sightseeing excursion.

Day 10

Budapest

Your cruise concludes this morning.

ILLUMINATIONS ON THE DANUBE (EASTBOUND) CRUISE SHIPS

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ILLUMINATIONS ON THE DANUBE (EASTBOUND) RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Explore a host of incredible destinations as you sail along the Danube River

Vilshofen

Vienna

Budapest

Bratislava

Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound) Deals

Experience the Danube River again and again with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways
Departure: Apr to Sep
VISITING: Vilshofen Passau / Schlogen Oxbow Linz Melk / Krems Vienna Bratislava Esztergom / Visegrád Budapest
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,616
Avalon Waterways
Departure: January
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Bratislava Melk / Wachau-Valley / Durnstein Vienna (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* POA
Avalon Waterways
Departure:
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Vienna Durnstein / Wachau Valley / Melk Passau Regensburg Roth (excursion to Nuremberg) Nuremberg (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,650
Avalon Waterways
Departure:
VISITING: Nuremberg (EMBARK) Nuremberg Regensburg Passau / Linz Melk / Wachau Valley / Vienna Vienna Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON* £ 1,650

Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound) FAQ

Which countries will we be visiting during the cruise?

You’ll be stopping in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary during your cruise.

What currency should I bring on my cruise?

The Euro is the national currency of Germany, Austria and Slovakia. The Hungarian forint is the national currency of Hungary.

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.

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