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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.
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Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways -
Ship: Avalon Impression + 4 more -
Duration: 9 Nights
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Departure: May - Sep
Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound) Cruise Prices
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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
Avalon Impression
Avalon Tranquility II
Avalon Illumination
Avalon Visionary
Avalon Expression
ILLUMINATIONS ON THE DANUBE (EASTBOUND) RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Explore a host of incredible destinations as you sail along the Danube River
Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound) Deals
Experience the Danube River again and again with Avalon Waterways
Avalon Waterways 
Departure:
May to
Sep
VISITING: Vilshofen Passau / Schlogen Oxbow Linz Melk / Krems Vienna Bratislava Esztergom / Visegrád Budapest
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,400
Avalon Waterways Departure:
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Vienna Durnstein / Wachau Valley / Melk Passau Regensburg Roth (excursion to Nuremberg) Nuremberg (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,718
Avalon Waterways Departure:
VISITING: Nuremberg (EMBARK) Nuremberg Regensburg Passau / Linz Melk / Wachau Valley / Vienna Vienna Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,673
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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