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9 Night Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound) Cruise

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Avalon Expression

Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)

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9 Night Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound) Cruise

From Vilshofen, (Germany) to Budapest, (Hungary)

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Avalon Expression
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars

Cruise #: 13916948

Sail Date: Thursday, Jun 4, 2026

Return Date: Saturday, Jun 13, 2026

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9 Night Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound) Cruise

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Jun 4, 2026

Day
1

Vilshofen, Germany

Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding and the opportunity to spend your week sailing with Storyteller host, Christopher Moore. Flights into Munich must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be onboard ship by 5 pm. Explore your ship and enjoy dinner on your first evening onboard. (Dinner)

Friday - Jun 5, 2026

Day
2

Passau, Germany

Schlogener Schlinge, Austria

Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. Before sailing to Linz, take a little free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephan's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal. This afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube's dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlogen Oxbow. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Saturday - Jun 6, 2026

Day
3

Linz, Germany

Legendary and Lovely Linz. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. 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 Postlingberg for a bird's-eye view of the city and river below. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Sunday - Jun 7, 2026

Day
4

Melk, Austria

Krems, Austria

Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Krems. KREMS: An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Monday - Jun 8, 2026

Day
5

Vienna, Austria

Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, Sachertorte, and Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube. Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Karntner Strasse, then take a break for a piece of Sachertorte. Or, enjoy an optional excursion in Schonbrunn. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - Jun 9, 2026

Day
6

Vienna, Austria

Feast for the Soul. This evening, consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Wednesday - Jun 10, 2026

Day
7

Bratislava, Slovakia

Cathedral Coronations and a Castle. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. 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. Later, relax on board with live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Thursday - Jun 11, 2026

Day
8

Esztergom, Hungary

Visegrad, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary

Mountains Views and Palinka. Enjoy a brief cruise to Visegrad during lunchtime. VISEGRAD: Jousting Tournaments and Dracula's Tower. Spend free time after your selected activities to explore Palotahaz, where stonemasons, smiths, potters, and paper-makers produce their traditional items using age-old techniques. This evening, enjoy a sailing into Budapest and magnificent views of the beautiful Parliament Building. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Friday - Jun 12, 2026

Day
9

Budapest, Hungary

War Heroes and Hot Water. This afternoon, choose among a wide offer of Optional Guided Excursions or take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying some free time exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city's cafes and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Saturday - Jun 13, 2026

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Budapest, Hungary

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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