AVALON 2026: Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich (Westbound) (WBPE)

8 Day River Cruise Budapest to Munich

Board your Avalon Suite Ship in Budapest to embark on an unforgettable 6-day river cruise on the Danube. You'll begin with a visit to Slovakia's quaint town of Bratislava for guided sightseeing along the streets of Old Town and St. Martin's Cathedral. Learn about the Habsburg Empire with guided sightseeing in Vienna to see the Imperial Palace complex, the Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral. Explore Krems on a guided tour of a town seemingly untouched by the modern world. Cruise through the Wachau Valley-home of charming villages and Austrian wines from its beautiful vineyards. Visit the magnificent 9th-century St. Florian Monastery, still home of Augustine Monks, or join a guided sightseeing of Linz.

In Linz, enjoy free time to sample its famous pastries, and cruise overnight to conclude your river cruise in Vilshofen, Germany.

Continue your European vacation your way with two nights in Munich. You'll enjoy a full-day guided tour to Neuschwanstein Castle-home of King Ludwig, and plenty of free time to explore Munich. A fantastic combination of history, art, food, and wine await on your Danube River cruise.

Call (866) 489-4889 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18781033

Tour Operator
Globus
Duration
8 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1BudapestHungary. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding.

Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

Spend free time strolling along the cobblestone streets, browsing art galleries, sipping coffee, and sampling sweets before boarding your Danube cruise for a welcome dinner this evening.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA

(D)

Day 2BratislavaCathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle

Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town's cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the gothic halls of St. Martin's Cathedral-Hungary's centuries-old coronation church.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA

(B,L,D)

Day 3ViennaA Feast for the Soul in Vienna

ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire with a Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex -the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Optional tours today include a Guided Tour of magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of Habsburg royalty.

Alternatively you can choose to spend your free time strolling through Kartnerstrasse, the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna; stop in a local cafe to enjoy authentic Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.

You may also choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS

(B,L,D)

Day 4Wachau ValleyAn Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

ACTIVE Experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

DISCOVERY Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR:

CLASSIC Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world.

Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Linz, affording you an incredible view of Melk Abbey from your ship.

Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board while sailing.

AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO LINZ

(B,L,D)

Day 5LinzHistory Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion

ACTIVE Join an expert guide for a trek up to Mount Postlingberg for a whole new perspective of beautiful Linz and its surrounding area, OR:

CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery-the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR:

CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk through the city's historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz-Austria's largest medieval square-and the towering white-marble Trinity Column.

This afternoon, consider an Optional Excursion to visit Mauthausen Memorial.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN

(B,L,D)

Day 6MunichModern Metropolis and Alpine Monarchs

CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Tour, which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace-a former residence of Bavarian monarchs, along with the Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz.

(B)

Day 7MunichStorybook Villages and Fairytale Castles

CLASSIC Take a Guided Excursion to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle-the historic home of King Ludwig.

(B)

Day 8MunichYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

(B)

Dates/Pricing

DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
04/09/2026$3,848.00* (USD) / Land Only Price ImpressionQuote
06/13/2026$3,748.00* (USD) / Land Only Price ExpressionQuote
08/15/2026$3,648.00* (USD) / Land Only Price IlluminationQuote
09/24/2026$3,748.00* (USD) / Land Only Price ExpressionQuote
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$165 are included.

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