Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich (Eastbound)

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River Cruise
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 guide...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

    • Welcome to Munich
    • Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
    • Guided tour in Munich, see the Marienplatz; travel by motorcoach to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
    • Choice of Linz sightseeing or visit to St. Florian Monastery or hike to Mount Postlingberg
    • Scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host
    • Choice of guided sightseeing, or bike with your Adventure Host
    • Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
    • 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

What's this trip about?

    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.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityMUNICH, GERMANY
End CityBUDAPEST, HUNGARY (DISEMBARKATION)

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bratislava
  • Budapest
  • Linz
  • Munich
  • Passau
  • Vienna

Activities

  • Culture
  • River Cruise

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: MUNICH, GERMANY

Welcome to Munich

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

Day 2: 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.

(Breakfast)

Day 3: 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

(Breakfast,Dinner)

Day 4: 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 Vis...

Day 5: 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 Experienc...

Day 6: 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 landm...

Day 7: 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

(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

Day 8: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (DISEMBARKATION)

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

(Breakfast)

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Price From $3,648
Price per day$456
Last Updated: 3/12/2025
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Port charges: $165 are included. Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability). Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Sofitel Munich Bayerpost

This city's former Royal Post Office has been reimagined as an ultra modern 396-room hotel with impressive architectural elegance offering free Wi-Fi throughout. A diversely rich breakfast buffet is served daily in the hotel's speciality breakfast restaurant, light French cuisine can be found in the Parisian style Brasserie with open kitchen and the swanky lounge Bar has an outside terrace and library where drinks and snacks can be enjoyed. Spa facilities include an indoor swimming pool, steam bath, sauna, and state-of-the-art gym.

Muenchen

Germany

Bayerstrasse 12

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