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Magnificent Rivers of Europe 2025

16 days
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From Budapest to Amsterdam
4.6
234 traveler reviews
  • Aerial view of Cologne with the cathedral and bridge.
  • Historical architecture with tower and half-timbered houses.
  • Panorama of Rhine Gorge with autumn foliage.
  • Canal view of Amsterdam with bicycles in the foreground.
  • Melk Abbey perched on a hill, vibrant colors.
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  • Hofburg Palace, Vienna with a horse-drawn carriage.
  • View of Bratislava with a prominent church and river.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

  • Bratislava
    Bratislava
  • Vienna
    Vienna
  • Durnstein
    Durnstein
  • Wachau
    Wachau
  • Melk
    Melk
  • Passau
    Passau
  • Regensburg
    Regensburg
  • Roth
    Roth
  • Nuremberg
    Nuremberg
  • Wurzburg
    Wurzburg
  • Miltenberg
    Miltenberg
  • Rhine Gorge
    Rhine Gorge
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
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Highlights

  • Explore Budapest's iconic Heroes' Square
  • Hike to Bratislava Castle for stunning views
  • Tour Vienna's Museum of Fine Arts
  • Hear tales at King Richard's castle ruins
  • Cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 BUDAPEST
  3. Day 3 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
  4. Day 4 VIENNA, AUSTRIA
  5. Day 5 DÜRNSTEIN–WACHAU VALLEY
  6. Day 6 PASSAU, GERMANY
  7. Day 7 REGENSBURG
  8. Day 8 ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG
  9. Day 9 BAMBERG
  10. Day 10 VOLKACH
  11. Day 11 WÜRZBURG
  12. Day 12 MILTENBERG
  13. Day 13 RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
  14. Day 14 COLOGNE
  15. Day 15 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
  16. Day 16 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6
(234 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

77%

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Passion
    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
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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Customer Reviews

  • Charles
    · September 8th, 2025
    We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.
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  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely friendly and helpful. One person was outstanding and needs to be mentioned: our cruise director GAYLE. She was just outstanding and the best we ever experienced.
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  • Lisa
    · May 12th, 2024
    This was our first cruise and we enjoyed it very much. The ship was immaculate, the staff was lovely, and the food was really good. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to others.
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    15 Oct, 2025
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    30 Oct, 2025
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    7 Nov, 2025
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    22 Nov, 2025
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      Yes indeed the shore excursions as specified in the itinerary are included. If you could kindly let us know your dates of travel we could share pricing and relevant details

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    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before January 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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