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The Blue Danube Discovery
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The Blue Danube Discovery
From Budapest to Nuremberg, sail down the Danube on a unique 8-day Avalon Waterways River Cruise through three countries.
Explore cathedrals, valleys, museums, monasteries and more on a show-stopping itinerary designed by our Avalon Waterways’ team.
Relax aboard one of our luxurious Danube River Cruise fleet ships – complete with modern amenities and lush decor.
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Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways -
Ship: Avalon View + 3 more -
Duration: 7 Nights
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Departure: May - Nov
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The Blue Danube Discovery Cruise Itinerary
Embark on a hand-crafted itinerary designed to conduct you on an informative adventure down the Danube. Via your Adventure Host, you’ll gain access to a range of Active, Discovery and Classic excursions.
Day 1
Budapest (EMBARK)
Welcome to Hungary. Relax in the city and board your suite ship by 5pm.
Day 2
Vienna
Today, you’ll experience scenic sailing down the Danube.
This evening in Vienna, we offer an optional excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert.
Day 3
Vienna
To explore Vienna, choose between a bike ride, guided city tour (with Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Imperial Palace complex) or walking tour through the legendary Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Day 4
Durnstein / Wachau Valley / Melk
In Durnstein, opt to join a guided walk for tales about King Richard the LionHeart or a bike ride along the Danube’s cycle path.
Enjoy a small break on an afternoon scenic cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley.
After your arrival in Melk, embark on a guided tour or relax on board with an organised Wine Tasting.
Day 5
Passau
Today, you’ll join a guided city walk to learn more about the “City of Three Rivers”. Alternatively, embark on an optional full-day excursion to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov.
Day 6
Regensburg
Either explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host or join a city walk to the Old Town Hall. You may also choose to join an optional excursion to Weltenburg to visit the Benedictine Monastery.
Day 7
Roth (excursion to Nuremberg)
Enjoy an on-board lecture discussing the Main-Danube canal, explore Roth’s Lauter Valley alongside your Adventure Host, embark on a guided sight-seeing tour of Roth or take a guided tour of the Nuremberg Rally Grounds.
Day 8
Nuremberg (DISEMBARK)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning, after which you’ll begin your journey home.
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Departure:
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Nov
BENEFITS:
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1,700 pp
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Departure:
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Nov
BENEFITS:
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1,550 pp
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What will my cabin look like?
Suites aboard our Danube fleet feature spacious living areas, open-air balconies and large bathrooms with glass doors.
What kinds of activities are available?
Avalon Waterways offers a blend of Active, Discovery and Classic excursions which will be made available through your on-board Adventure Host.
Does this holiday cruise through Wachau Valley?
On Day 4, you’ll spend the afternoon cruising through the scenic Wachau Valley on the way to Melk.
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