Enchanted Europe for Beer Enthusiasts with 2 Nights in Budapest (Westbound) 2025

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Description

Summary

Starts
Budapest
Duration
18 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
8 years

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 18-day journey through the heart of Europe, immersing yourself in the rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes of Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Germany, and France. This multi-day tour offers a perfect blend of guided sightseeing, free exploration, and exciting activities. From the captivating capital of Budapest to the charming city of Basel, you'll visit iconic landmarks, explore historic cities, and enjoy authentic local experiences. Whether you're soaking in Budapest's famous thermal baths, cycling along the Danube, or tasting traditional beers in Frankfurt, every day brings a new adventure. With comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and a variety of activities included, this tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Europe.

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Included

2 nights in Budapest

15 nights onboard

Comfort Collection BedsSM with choice of mattress firmness

Egyptian super-combed cotton linens

Bathrobes & slippers

Premium L'Occitane bath products

Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door

Flatscreen satellite TV with free movie channels

Individual climate control and in-room safe

USB Ports

And, much more

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Avalon Tranquility II 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

View of the Old Town of Basel with red stone Munster cathedral and the Rhine river, Switzerland.Basel
Photo of aerial panorama of river Main and downtown skyscrapers, Frankfurt, Germany.Frankfurt (Oder)
Bratislava - city in SlovakiaBratislava
Photo of traditional half-timbered houses on picturesque canals in La Petite France in the medieval fairytale town of Strasbourg, France.Strasbourg
Old town of traditional architecture of Bamberg, Bavaria, GermanyBamberg
Budapest - city in HungaryBudapest
Aerial view on Marienplatz town hall and Frauenkirche in Munich, Germany.Munich
Gemeinde Melk - city in AustriaMelk
Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna, Austria.Vienna
Regensburg - city in GermanyRegensburg
Passau - city in GermanyPassau

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
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 Nuremberg lock,Nuremberg Germany.Nuremberg lock
Château de Haut-Andlau, Andlau, Sélestat-Erstein, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, Metropolitan France, FranceChâteau de Haut-Andlau
Porta Praetoria, Regensburg, Bavaria, GermanyPorta Praetoria
Würzburg Residence, Würzburg Altstadt, Würzburg, Bavaria, GermanyWürzburg Residence
Kunsthalle KremsKunsthalle Krems
Wutach Gorge, Göschweiler, Löffingen, Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Löffingen, Landkreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyWutach Gorge
Photo of Széchenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest.Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Nymphenburg Palace with Park Munich Bavaria Germany Europe.Nymphenburg Palace
Photo of Munich skyline with Marienplatz town hall in Germany.Marienplatz
Old Main Bridge, Würzburg Altstadt, Würzburg, Bavaria, GermanyOld Main Bridge
photo of view Schwabentor - historical city gate in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany,Freiburg im Breisgau Germany.Freiburger Rieselfeld
Gutenberg MuseumGutenberg Museum
Melk AbbeyMelk Abbey
photo of view of Gödöllő Palace, Gödöllő, Hungary,Gödöllő Palace
Bamberg Cathedral, Bamberg, Bavaria, GermanyBamberg Cathedral
photo of view of The Musikverein concert hall in Vienna,Vienna Austria.Vienna Music Society
Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes MittelrheintalWelterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal
Old Town HallOld Town Hall
Photo of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Vienna, Austria.St. Stephen's Cathedral

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Budapest

  • Budapest - Arrival day
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Welcome to Budapest, Hungary's captivating capital. The day is yours to relax and enjoy this shining city on the Danube. Take your time to settle in and start exploring the city at your own pace.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Budapest

  • Budapest
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  • Heroes' Square
  • Széchenyi Chain Bridge
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Today, you'll embark on a guided city sightseeing tour, including the iconic Heroes' Square. In the afternoon, you're free to explore the city's famous sights such as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city's cafes and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Budapest to Vienna

  • Budapest
  • Vienna
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  • Gödöllő Palace
  • Rudas Baths
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You have a free day to explore Budapest before your cruise. Take time to photograph the Royal Palace grounds and try Budapest's famous thermal bath spas. After lunch in a garden or rooftop eatery, you'll board your Suite Ship for an overnight cruise to Vienna.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Vienna and Bratislava

  • Vienna
  • Bratislava
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  • Vienna Music Society
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Today, you'll sail the Danube, sharing dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia. Relax on the Sky Deck to see the rolling landscape and red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital of Bratislava. In the evening, you may choose to join an optional excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Vienna to Dürnstein

  • Vienna
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  • Imperial Treasury Vienna
  • Kunsthistorisches Museum
  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Vienna Music Society
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike or join a guided visit of Austria's largest museum, the legendary Kunsthistorisches Museum. Explore the Habsburg empire on a guided city tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks. In the afternoon, you may choose to join a guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace or explore Vienna's Prater amusement park. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board as you cruise to Dürnstein.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Dürnstein to Passau via Melk

  • Melk
  • Passau
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  • Melk Abbey
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Join a guided walk in Dürnstein and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. Take a guided tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey, then enjoy the flavors of the Wachau Valley with a wine tasting on board. Overnight, you'll cruise to Passau.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Passau to Regensburg

  • Passau
  • Regensburg
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Join a guided city walk in Passau, the beautiful 'City of Three Rivers'. Alternatively, you can join a full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. After your selected activity, you'll meet your ship back in Passau for sailing to Regensburg.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Regensburg to Roth

  • Regensburg
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  • Porta Praetoria
  • Old Town Hall
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Join a guided city walk in Regensburg and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria. You may choose to join a guided optional excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Alternatively, spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike. In the evening, enjoy live entertainment on board as you cruise to Roth.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: Roth to Nuremberg

  • Bamberg
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  • Schloss Spielberg
  • Nuremberg lock
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Enjoy an onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal as you cruise from Roth to Nuremberg. In Roth, you can explore the Lauter valley with your Adventure Host or enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the Bavarian town, including the 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor. Alternatively, choose a guided sightseeing of Nuremberg or take a guided tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Nuremberg to Bamberg via Munich

  • Munich
  • Bamberg
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  • Nymphenburg Palace
  • Marienplatz
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Take a full-day guided tour of the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace, a former residence of German monarchs, along with the old and new Town Halls of Marienplatz. After your tour, you'll cruise overnight to Bamberg.

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Day 11

Day 11 – Day 11: Bamberg to Würzburg

  • Bamberg
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  • Monster Park
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Take a guided walking tour of Bamberg, the historic home to imperial dynasties. See its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches. Discover a special family-run hop garden and taste a local beer. Later in the evening, enjoy a beer lecture hosted by your Beer Expert while cruising to Würzburg.

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Day 12

Day 12 – Day 12: Würzburg to Miltenberg

  • Würzburg
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  • Würzburg Residence
  • Old Main Bridge
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You may choose to join a guided optional excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. In Würzburg, explore the city's charm by bike or take a guided sightseeing tour with its Old Main Bridge and baroque Bishop's Residenz. Enjoy live entertainment on board while sailing overnight to Miltenberg.

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Day 13

Day 13 – Day 13: Miltenberg to Frankfurt

  • Frankfurt (Oder)
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Join a guided walking tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany's oldest inn. Enjoy an onboard beer tasting hosted by your Beer Expert. In the evening, you'll cruise to Frankfurt.

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Day 14

Day 14 – Day 14: Frankfurt to Boppard

  • Frankfurt (Oder)
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  • Wildpark Alte Fasanerie
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Enjoy a biking experience in Frankfurt or take a guided tour to Seligenstadt, one of Germany's oldest towns and home to the Einhard Basilika. Alternatively, join a guided sightseeing tour of Frankfurt to see the city's cultural landmarks and financial headquarters. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board as you cruise to Boppard.

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Day 15

Day 15 – Day 15: Boppard to Strasbourg via Rüdesheim

  • Strasbourg
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  • Gutenberg Museum
  • Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal
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Relax on the Sky Deck with views of the spectacular Rhine Gorge en route to Rüdesheim. In Rüdesheim, enjoy a hike through the picturesque vineyards or tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum. This evening, enjoy an onboard food and beer pairing dinner hosted by your Beer Expert as you cruise to Strasbourg.

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Day 16

Day 16 – Day 16: Strasbourg to Breisach

  • Strasbourg
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  • Château de Haut-Andlau
  • Petite France
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Join a city sightseeing tour in Strasbourg, including the city's Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District. Enjoy an onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by your Beer Expert as you cruise to Breisach.

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Day 17

Day 17 – Day 17: Breisach to Basel

  • Basel
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  • Wutach Gorge
  • Freiburger Rieselfeld
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Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine or join a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest. Alternatively, join a guided tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center. You may choose to join a guided optional excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar. Overnight, you'll cruise to Basel.

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Day 18

Day 18 – Day 18: Departure from Basel

  • Basel - Departure day
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Your unforgettable European tour ends this morning after breakfast. Departure flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.

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