Danube Dreams For Wine Lovers (Westbound)
From $4,530 per person
8 days
5 countries
Ship: Avalon Illumination
Avalon Waterways
8 days, 7 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Oct. 24, 2026, Sat. - Budapest
- Day 2 - Oct. 25, 2026, Sun. - Budapest
- Day 3 - Oct. 26, 2026, Mon. - Bratislava
- Day 4 - Oct. 27, 2026, Tue. - Vienna
- Day 5 - Oct. 28, 2026, Wed. - Wachau
- Day 6 - Oct. 29, 2026, Thu. - Linz
- Day 7 - Oct. 30, 2026, Fri. - Schlögen Oxbow
- Day 8 - Oct. 31, 2026, Sat. - Vilshofen
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Booking Direct or Booking by Small Ship Travel
A Avalon Waterways voyage can be booked direct or by Small Ship Travel. What changes is what comes with it: advice that compares across cruise lines before you commit, an advocate who knows you and your booking if plans change, and, for Loyalty Program members, 2% to 5% credit per booking on top of any rewards from the cruise line. Getting the fit right the first time is the real saving.
| Book Direct | Book by Small Ship Travel | |
|---|---|---|
| Loyalty credit | The line's own program | 2–5% credit earned per booking for members, in addition to any rewards you receive from the cruise line* |
| Advice | Avalon Waterways's ships, known well | We compare across Viking, AmaWaterways, Silversea, and the rest, then put you on the right one |
| Cabin selection | Brochure categories | Which cabins to target on this ship, and which lose their view and natural light when a second ship moors alongside |
| If plans change | The line's call center | An advocate who knows you, your booking, and people at the line |
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The Avalon Illumination.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the Avalon Illumination, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
Shining bright in Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Illumination features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. The Avalon Illumination truly shines on Europe's rivers.
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