Waltz Along the Danube: A Storyteller Cruise with Christopher Moore
From $4,639 per person
10 days
Ship: Avalon Impression
From $4,639 per person
10 days
Ship: Avalon Impression
Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way. Visit Passau, Germany—called the “City of Three Rivers” at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Take a guided walking tour to admire the Patrician houses and baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Linz, Austria, walk around the Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square. Enjoy the magnificent views as your Danube River cruise takes you through the picturesque wine region of the Wachau Valley. Stops include Melk to visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey and Krems. Vienna, the “City of Music,” makes an immediate impression with its lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace and neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House. Enjoy a guided tour of this magical city and take time to explore on your own. In Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, take a guided walk through the delightful Old Town and to the Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. Sail to Esztergom for a visit to its Basilica and a Palinka tasting, then continue to Visegrad for a canoe excursion along the Danube river or a hike in the Danube-Ipoly National Park. In Budapest, the vibrant capital of Hungary, a local expert shows you all the must-see sights. Then to round out this timeless European river cruise, take a stroll along Váci utca—the main shopping street, or take pictures from Fishermen’s Bastion for the best panoramic views of Budapest. This Danube River cruise explores the legendary beauty and remarkable destinations you’ll never forget.
<span class=location>Day 1 Vilshofen (Embarkation): </span>Onboard welcome reception</br></br><span class=location>Day 2 Passau-Linz: </span>Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising</br></br><span class=location>Day 3 Linz: </span>Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column</br></br><span class=location>Day 4 Melk-Wachau Valley-Krems: </span>Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or walk with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; guided tour in Krems</br></br><span class=location>Day 5 Vienna: </span>Choice of bike tour, or Insider’s tour of Vienna, or guided tour, visit to Belvedere Palace</br></br><span class=location>Day 6 Vienna: </span>Choice of early risers walking tour with breakfast at a Viennese café, or guided tour, see Habsburg private art collection and the Italian or Dutch masters works</br></br><span class=location>Day 7 Bratislava: </span>Choice of guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host</br></br><span class=location>Day 8 Esztergom-Visegrád-Budapest: </span>Choice of visit of the ancient Esztergom Basilica with Palinka tasting or e-bike tour; choice of medieval knights tournament, or guided hike in the Danube-Ipoly National Park, or canoe tour in Visegrád; scenic cruising into Budapest</br></br><span class=location>Day 9 Budapest: </span>Choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host</br></br><span class=location>Day 10 Budapest (Disembarkation): </span>Your cruise ends this morning
Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.
Vilshofen
Passau–SchlöGen Oxbow
Linz
Melk–Wachau Valley
Vienna
Vienna
Bratislava
Esztergom
Budapest
Budapest
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