Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich (Eastbound) (Expression)

Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich (Eastbound) (Expression)

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Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich (Eastbound) (Expression)

8 Days

Visiting: Munich, Germany, Vilshofen (Embarkation), Linz, Austria, Wachau Valley, Krems, Vienna, Bratislava, Slovakia, Budapest, Hungary (Disembarkation), Europe

Tour operator:

Avalon Waterways

Trip Styles:

River Cruise

From: $4105 $3586 Operator discount: -$518 -13%

NB: Prices correct on 01-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Experience your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary your way with two nights in Munich before your cruise. Enjoy a full-day guided tour to Neuschwanstein Castle—home of King Ludwig—and enjoy plenty of free time to explore Munich before your cruise.

Board your Suite Ship® in Vilshofen, Germany, and sail to the lovely city of Linz. Here, enjoy a guided sightseeing or a visit to St. Florian Monastery. Sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Krems and explore the small village—seemingly untouched by the modern world. Next, sail to Vienna—the “City of Music.” Marvel at the sights with a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks—including the Imperial Palace, the world-famous opera house, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Visit Bratislava, Slovakia, on your Danube River cruise to explore the quaint streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. You may decide to join your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to the castle above! Your Danube River cruise concludes in the “Pearl of the Danube”—Budapest.

Highlights

  • Day 1 Munich: Welcome to Munich

  • Day 2 Munich. Excursion to Neuschwanstein: Visit Neuschwanstein Castle

  • Day 3 Munich–Vilshofen (Embarkation): Guided tour in Munich, see the Marienplatz; travel by motorcoach to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception

  • Day 4 Linz: Choice of Linz sightseeing or visit to St. Florian Monastery or hike to Mount Postlingberg

  • Day 5 Wachau Valley–Krems: Scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host

  • Day 6 Vienna: Choice of guided sightseeing, or bike with your Adventure Host

  • Day 7 Bratislava: Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host

  • Day 8 Budapest (Disembarkation): Your vacation ends this morning

Places You'll See

Sofitel Munich Bayerpost

Itinerary

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Day 1: Munich,Germany

Location: Munich, Germany

Welcome to MunichSpend free time today relaxing, exploring, or strolling through the streets of Munich.
MUNICH, GERMANY Welcome to Munich

Spend free time today relaxing, exploring, or strolling through the streets of Munich.

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Day 2: Munich

Location: Munich

Meals Included: Breakfast


Take a Guided Excursion to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig.
MUNICH Storybook Villages and Fairytale Castles

CLASSIC Take a Guided Excursion to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig.

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Day 3: Munich,Vilshofen (Embarkation)

Location: Munich, Vilshofen (Embarkation)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Enjoy a Guided City Tour which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace—a former residence of Bavarian monarchs, along with the Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz.
MUNICH–VILSHOFEN (EMBARKATION) Modern Metropolis and Alpine Monarchs

CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Tour which will show you the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace—a former residence of Bavarian monarchs, along with the Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz.

This afternoon transfer to Vilshofen to board your Avalon Suite Ship®

EVENING CRUISE TO LINZ

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Day 4: Linz,Austria

Location: Linz, Austria

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery-the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR:

Take a Guided Walk through the city’s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz—Austria’s largest medieval square—and the towering white-marble Trinity Column.


LINZ, AUSTRIA Legendary, Lovely Linz

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

ACTIVE Join an expert guide for a trek up to Mount Pöstlingberg for a whole new perspective of beautiful Linz and its surrounding area, OR:

CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery-the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR:

CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk through the city’s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz—Austria’s largest medieval square—and the towering white-marble Trinity Column.

During free time, you might join an Optional Excursion of Mauthausen Memorial.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ

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Day 5: Wachau Valley,Krems

Location: Wachau Valley, Krems

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR:

Join a Guided Walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world.

WACHAU VALLEY–KREMS An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley

Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Krems.

ACTIVE Bike your way around Krems with your Adventure Host, OR:

DISCOVERY Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA

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Day 6: Vienna

Location: Vienna

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Explore the Habsburg empire with a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex —the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

VIENNA A Feast for the Soul in Vienna

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire with a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex —the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Optional tours today include a Guided Tour of magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of Habsburg royalty. Alternatively, you can choose to spend your free time strolling Austria’s famed Kärtnerstrasse and stop in a local café to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.

You may also choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA

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Day 7: Bratislava,Slovakia

Location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Take a Guided City Walk, including quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the royal coronation site of St. Martin’s Cathedral.
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle

ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:

CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk, including quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the royal coronation site of St. Martin’s Cathedral.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST

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Day 8: Budapest,Hungary (Disembarkation)

Location: Budapest, Hungary (Disembarkation)

Meals Included: Breakfast


BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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Direction

Eastbound

Notes

•In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
•Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
•Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); the responsibility for obtaining a visa rests with the traveler.

Rivers

Danube

Accommodation

Munich:Sofitel Munich Bayerpost

Check out our Q&As

  • Cuisine

    All meals on board are prepared by accomplished chefs who prepare regional specialties as well as familiar favorites with only the freshest, local ingredients. Our Suite Ships® feature daily buffet-style breakfast and lunch with your choice of soups, main courses with starter, salad, or sandwich, and, of course, dessert. Complimentary room service is also available with Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner. On the Mekong and Ganges, a mix of Western and local dishes is offered; in the Galápagos, you'll be able to taste some Ecuadorian specialties; and in the Amazon, you will be able to sample Peruvian specialties along with Western dishes.

  • Cruise Director

    A professional, experienced, English-speaking Cruise Director accompanies every departure. Naturalists are on board in the Amazon and Galápagos. Special Interest cruises typically include an expert specific to the cruise theme—from Wine Masters to History Experts.

  • What about young travellers and children?

    In our many years of cruising experience, we have found that children under the age of eight typically are too young to fully enjoy a cruise vacation. Because of this and for the safety and enjoyment of all passengers, we do not accept children under eight years of age. In addition, please note that there are no special arrangements or activities for children on our ships.

  • What are single room supplements?

    For single travellers who prefer the privacy of their own room and stateroom, single accommodation can, of course, be requested.

  • Clothing & Dress Code

    Your comfort is our first concern. Onboard and onshore dress codes are casual. Please bring comfortable walking shoes for sightseeing. Dinner attire is casual—open-neck shirts and slacks for men; slacks, skirts, or dresses for ladies. Coats and ties may be worn if preferred. The Welcome and Farewell Dinners in Europe are dressy, but not formal. On the Mekong, Ganges, Amazon, and Galápagos, dress attire, including coats and ties, is not recommended due to the warm, humid climate.

  • When will I receive my digital travel documents?

    Avalon will email you a set of travel documents, which includes a copy of your itinerary and, where applicable, information on your hotels and optional excursions. Electronic Travel documents, including applicable eTicket receipts, itineraries, and other information are sent approximately 2-3 weeks prior to departure, provided full payment has been received.

  • Where can I find the docking location for my cruise ship?

    Avalon Waterways strives to bring you the best docking locations along Europe’s rivers. In many cities, this includes multiple docking sites. Docking positions at each port are assigned by local authorities, and may vary depending upon the number of ships in port on any given day. This can sometimes result in double-docking with more than one ship assigned to the same dock and the ships “rafted” together, temporarily obstructing some views from on board the ships. Exact docking locations will be available 24-72 hours prior to embarkation. Before your cruise’s docking location is available, you can download a map of all possible docking sites for your embarkation city at www.AvalonWaterwaysPorts.com. Once your ship’s docking assignment is available, you can download a map that shows only that specific location, including address.

  • Are Avalon River Cruises Handicap Accessible?

    Avalon Waterways makes reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled and mobility impaired travellers but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so. Because we cannot provide individual assistance to travellers in many situations, and most of our transportation services are not equipped with wheelchair ramps, we recommend that you view our terms and conditions for details or contact us to learn more.

  • Internet Access

    All Avalon ships in Europe have complimentary Wi-Fi available. On the Mekong and Ganges, complimentary Wi-Fi access is available in the Panorama Lounge. The signal is not always reliable, as you will be cruising through remote areas. To access the ship's Wi-Fi Internet network, you will be given a PIN number at reception to use on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Wi-Fi is not available in the Amazon or Galápagos.

  • Onboard Language

    The language on board is English. All staff, crew, and tour guides speak English. All announcements and commentary will be in English.

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