Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2025

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Description

Summary

Starts
Prague
Duration
10 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
8 years

Description

Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes of Prague, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Ybbs, Dürnstein, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of guided city walks, immersive cultural experiences, and free time for personal exploration. From the Gothic cathedrals of Prague to the medieval squares of Linz, the vineyards of Wachau Valley to the gilded landmarks of Vienna, and the quaint streets of Bratislava to the iconic Heroes' Square in Budapest, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure. Enjoy delicious local cuisine, sample traditional Pilsner lager, and taste exquisite wines in a unique cellar system. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a foodie, a wine lover, or an adventurer, this tour has something for everyone.

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Included

2 nights in Prague

7 nights onboard cruise ship

Avalon Passion: Avalon Deluxe Stateroom ,Panorama Suite ,Royal Suite, Avalon Impression: Avalon Deluxe Stateroom ,Panorama Suite ,Royal Suite, Avalon Illumination: Avalon Deluxe Stateroom ,Panorama Suite ,Royal Suite

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Avalon Impression or Avalon Passion or similar

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Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites

Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients

Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal

Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room

Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials

Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.

Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats

Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese

Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro's tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere

Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options

Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections

Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor

Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés

New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day

Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck

Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

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Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship

Panoramic windows throughout the ship

Elegant, contemporary design & decor

Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges

Covered Observation Lounge

Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day

Elevator

Non-smoking interior and staterooms

Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections

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Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

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Destinations

Linz, Austria. Panoramic view of the old town.Linz
Bratislava - city in SlovakiaBratislava
Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna, Austria.Vienna
Praha -  in CzechiaPrague

Map

Attractions

Photo of Vienna, Austria. Hofburg PalaceImperial Treasury Vienna
Photo of The Neue Burg is part of the Vienna Hofburg and the monumental Imperial Forum it is an incomplete 19th century palace wing hosting Kunsthistorisches Museum collections.Kunsthistorisches Museum
Prandegg CastlePrandegg Castle
Photo of Heroes' Square, Hosok Tere or Millennium Monument, major attraction of city, with 36 m high Corinthian column in center, Budapest, Hungary. Heroes' Square
Photo of Bratislava Old Town Hall is a complex of buildings in the Old Town of Bratislava, Slovakia. Old Town Hall is the oldest city hall in the Slovakia.Old Town Hall
Porta Praetoria, Regensburg, Bavaria, GermanyPorta Praetoria
View on Bratislava city with St. Martin's Cathedral and Danube river, Bratislava, Slovakia.St. Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava
Melk AbbeyMelk Abbey
Photo of Prague Old Town Square Czech Republic, sunrise city skyline at Astronomical Clock Tower.Prague Astronomical Clock
Photo of famous St. Vitus Cathedral Prague, Czech Republic on a Sunny evening.St. Vitus Cathedral
Photo of Hradcany Square near Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic.Hradčany Square
photo of view of The Musikverein concert hall in Vienna,Vienna Austria.Vienna Music Society
View on Bratislava castle and old town over the river Danube in Bratislava city, SlovakiaBratislava Castle
Old Town HallOld Town Hall
Photo of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Vienna, Austria.St. Stephen's Cathedral
Stadtplatz Steyr, Steyr, Upper Austria, AustriaStadtplatz Steyr

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Welcome to Prague

  • Prague - Arrival day
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Welcome to the Golden City of Prague, also known as the City of 100 Spires. Spend your day at leisure, exploring the city and its picturesque countryside.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Prague's Historical Sites

  • Prague
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  • Prague Astronomical Clock
  • St. Vitus Cathedral
  • Hradčany Square
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Embark on a guided city walk to visit the Hradčany Castle Grounds, see St. Vitus Cathedral, and marvel at Old Town's Astronomical Clock. Enjoy local delicacies like plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager. Spend the evening mingling with locals and watching street performers in Wenceslas Square.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: From Prague to Regensburg and Vilshofen

  • Prague
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  • Porta Praetoria
  • Old Town Hall
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After breakfast, drive to Regensburg. Join a guided city walk and visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria. Enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer before heading to Vilshofen to board your Avalon Suite Ship® for a welcome reception.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: From Vilshofen to Passau and Linz

  • Linz
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  • Schaiblingsturm
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Follow your Avalon Adventure Host for a hike from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along the Ilz River. Join a guided city walk in Passau, known as the 'City of Three Rivers.' Before sailing to Linz, explore Passau's cobblestone streets and artists' alley. Enjoy an onboard lecture hosted by your Master of Wine while cruising to Linz through the Danube's dramatic Schlögen Oxbow.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: From Linz to Ybbs

  • Linz
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  • Prandegg Castle
  • Stadtplatz Steyr
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Take a guided walk through Linz's historic sites along the Danube and visit Hauptplatz, Austria's largest medieval square, and the towering white-marble Trinity Column. Consider a full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov. Spend the afternoon biking or hiking through Linz's beautiful nature trails to Pöstlingberg. Enjoy an onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of Wine.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: From Ybbs to Dürnstein

  • Ybbs an der Donau
  • Melk
  • Dürnstein
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  • Wachau
  • Melk Abbey
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Visit the charming town of Ybbs and take a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle. Take a guided tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey. Sail through the Wachau Valley, past vineyards, castles, and charming villages to Dürnstein. Join a guided hike up to the castle ruins for a spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: From Dürnstein to Vienna

  • Vienna
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  • Imperial Treasury Vienna
  • Kunsthistorisches Museum
  • Vienna Music Society
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike or take a guided city tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks, including the Imperial Palace, the grand Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral. After a short walk of Vienna, join a guided visit of Austria's largest museum, the legendary Kunsthistorisches Museum. Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse, the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: From Vienna to Bratislava

  • Vienna
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  • Old Town Hall
  • St. Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava
  • Bratislava Castle
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Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle or take a guided city walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the sight of royal coronations at St. Martin's Cathedral. Enjoy free time to discover Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, rich in history and culture.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: From Bratislava to Budapest

  • Bratislava
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  • Heroes' Square
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Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest or enjoy a guided city sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes' Square. Visit a unique wine cellar system where you can taste Hungarian wines. Spend the afternoon exploring Budapest's famous sights such as the Chain Bridge or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Farewell Budapest

  • Budapest - Departure day
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Your unforgettable European vacation ends with breakfast this morning in Budapest.

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