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NZ $6,682 per person

Danube Dreams (Westbound) 2025

8 days

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From Budapest to Vilshofen an der Donau

4.6

234 traveler reviews

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+ $360 Taxes

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Vienna
Durnstein
Wachau
Melk
Linz
Passau

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Highlights

Explore Budapest's iconic Heroes' Square
Hike to Bratislava Castle with a guide
Tour Vienna's historic landmarks and museums
Bike or hike through the scenic Wachau Valley
Walk through Linz's historic Hauptplatz

Itinerary

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Introduction

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

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6

(234 reviews)

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

77%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Visionary
Take in the view like never before on the Avalon Visionary. You'll enjoy the intimate setting achieved with two full decks of suites… Read more
Built
2012
Guests
65 - 130
Crew
37
Length
110 m / 361 ft
Suites
52
Staterooms
12
Gross Tonnage
2022 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Avalon Waterways
4.6

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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Julie
· August 7th, 2025
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
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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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Dates & Availability

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Upcoming departures

From Friday
24 Oct, 2025
To Friday
31 Oct, 2025
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
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Avalon Illumination
From:
NZ $7,025 per person
Multiple Room Types
Taxes
$360
From Monday
3 Nov, 2025
To Monday
10 Nov, 2025
English
This departure date is available and will 100% depart
Guaranteed departure
Avalon Passion
From:
NZ $6,682 per person
Multiple Room Types
Taxes
$360

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Price based on Private Double Room

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 253915

Currencies
€
Euro
Austria and Germany
Ft
Forint
Hungary
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Hungary and Slovakia
Type E
Hungary and Slovakia
Type F
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, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- 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.
- The following cards are accepted for "Avalon Waterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request Avalon Waterways to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Avalon Waterways. Please familiarize yourself with the Avalon Waterways payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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