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Danube Dreams (Eastbound) 2025

8 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
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232 traveler reviews
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Highlights

  • Dine aboard and cruise to Passau
  • Hike trails by the Ilz River
  • Tour Melk's Benedictine Abbey
  • Explore Vienna's historic sites
  • Attend a Royal Waltz Concert

Itinerary

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

Avalon Waterways

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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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

Customer Reviews

  • 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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  • 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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  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food
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    Samuel

    Asked on June 27th, 2024

    I wanted to know more details about the Danube cruise from April 1 to 6

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten June 2024

      Departure Date: 01 Apr, 2025 is still available and all cabin categories can be booked, some of them are already limited. Price will vary depending on the location of the cabin on each deck as well as the cabin category. Cabins with a French Balcony or Sliding doors will be more expensive than those with fixed windows or portholes.

    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten June 2024

      Included: Five-course welcome dinner, Complimentary sparkling wine available at breakfast; regional wines, regional beers, and soft drinks included with dinner, plus, coffee or tea after dinner. Complimentary soft drinks included with lunch, premium coffees, unlimited lattes, and bottled water available throughout the day. Shore Excursions with Certified Local Guides. VIP access to must-see sites. Wi-Fi access provided throughout the ship. In-suite amenities include TV, movies-on-demand, music, multi-jet showerheads, and more. Complimentary bathrobes and slippers. NOT Included: International Flights, Transfers, Pre/post accommodations. All solo travellers must pay a single supplement.

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Tour ID: 253985

  • Currencies
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    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, 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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 3rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 3rd, 2025, 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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