For the Danube Dreams eastbound tour, the text of the web page says that it starts in Deggendorf, but the detailed itinerary says that embarkation is in Vilshofen. Where does it actually start, i.e., where do we have to be, at what time?

The embarkation on Day 1 is in Vilshofen, Germany. Your flight to Munich should arrive by 2PM and you must be onboard by 5PM. The berth address will be advised in the final documents sent to you 30 days prior to departure, once you have a confirmed booking.

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A Culinary Experience on Danube Dreams (Eastbound) 2026

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From Munich to Budapest

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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Age range 8 to 99

Places You’ll See

Munich
Passau
Linz
Salzburg
Melk
Wachau
Vienna
Bratislava

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Highlights

Dine aboard and cruise to Passau
Hike trails by the Ilz River
Tour Melk’s historic Benedictine Abbey
Explore Vienna’s iconic landmarks
Stroll through Bratislava’s Old Town

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Introduction

Day 1 VILSHOFEN, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
Day 2 PASSAU–SCHLÖGEN OXBOW
Day 3 LINZ, AUSTRIA
Day 4 YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK–WACHAU VALLEY
Day 5 VIENNA
Day 6 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Day 7 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Day 8 BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)

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Avalon Passion
Offering splendid river views, the Avalon Passion offers an exciting array of state-of-the-art amenities. Each Panorama Suite is fitted w… Read more
Built
2016
Guests
84 - 166
Crew
47
Length
135 m / 443 ft
Suites
67
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16
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2775 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Cruising Speed
12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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4.6

LH
Laurence
· June 18th, 2024
Although we did not actually do the river cruise because of high water levels, we were taken on excursions by coach.
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Trip date: June 2024
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Deannedrivergmailcom
· March 27th, 2021
They have canceled our cruise twice and refuse to give us our refund. Dishonest holding our money after we rebooked in good faith. Now I never want to travel with them ever!!! Beware even with insurance and them canceling they will steal your money.
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Trip date: March 2021
AJ
Algis
· April 25th, 2019
I think local tour guides should not completely negatively emphasise communist ruling times, since it sounds as they present much worse then fasism of war period. Socialistic period for those countries had also some positive features, as free education, etc. I know that from my experience since I lived in Soviet era.
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Trip date: April 2019
Sarah
· April 24th, 2019
We enjoyed our vacation and would recommend to others
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Trip date: April 2019

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8 days

A Culinary Experience on Danube Dreams (Eastbound) 2026

From Munich to Budapest

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Asked on September 13th, 2023
For the Danube Dreams eastbound tour, the text of the web page says that it starts in Deggendorf, but the detailed itinerary says that embarkation is in Vilshofen. Where does it actually start, i.e., where do we have to be, at what time?
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- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written September 2023
  The embarkation on Day 1 is in Vilshofen, Germany. Your flight to Munich should arrive by 2PM and you must be onboard by 5PM. The berth address will be advised in the final documents sent to you 30 days prior to departure, once you have a confirmed booking.

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As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
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Hungary and Slovakia
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Hungary and Slovakia
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Hungary and Slovakia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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