Avalon Danube River Cruise

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Michelle Swisher, Travel Agent in Martin, OH

Michelle Swisher

Martin, OH Travel Agent
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Michelle Swisher

Martin, OH · 10 Years of Experience

Grand Travel Escapes, Ltd, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
PLACES VISITED:Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Passau, Prague, Regensburg, Vienna, Wachau Valley
SUGGESTED DURATION:11 Days
This magnificent river cruise down the Danube River is called Danube Dreams. We will be sailing with Avalon Waterways on the Avalon Impression. We have 2 days pre cruise scheduled in the Golden City of Prague. Our Cruise will begin in Regensburg, Germany and take us to the cities of Linz, Ybbs, Durnstein and Vienna, Austria. From there we will travel to Bratislava, Slovakia and end our cruise in Budapest, Hungary. This trip will be full of history, culture, unique foods, architecture and local beer & wine to enjoy. River cruises are a relaxed way to travel. No motion sickness, no long walks from the port and no huge crowds to share the ship with. Our Avalon Cruise will have 100-150 guests on board, the ship will port right in the center of town making easy access to tours, restaurants etc. Best of all most of the excursions are included in the cost of your trip and their are several different options to choose from based on how you like to experience new places.
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DAY1
Prague
Close Day
Welcome to the Golden City of Prague
Explore the City of 100 Spires. Sample Plum dumplings & traditional Pilsner Lager Mingle with the locals and watch street performers in Wenceslas Square.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Explore the City of 100 Spires
DAY2
Prague
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Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles & Great Cuisne
Guided City walk to visit Hradcany Castle Grounds, see St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town's Astronomical Clock Admire the arches and statues decorating the Charles Bridge.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit Old Towns Astronomical Clock
DAY3
Regensburg
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Travel from Prague to Regensburg, Germany then on to Vishofen to Embark our Avalon Impression
Leave Prague and travel by bus to Regensburg, Germany. Join a guided city walk in Regensburg and see the Old Town Hall, Porta Pretoria built in 179AD as the entrance to Castra Regina Fortress. Enjoy lunch and local beer before boarding the Bus to continue on to Vilshofen to board our ship.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Enjoy lunch in Regensburg after the town tour
DAY4
Passau
Close Day
Evening cruising to Passau- the city of 3 rivers
Awake in Passau, Germany and after breakfast, join a guided city walk of the beautiful City of 3 rivers. The Danube, Inn & Ilz Rivers all join here. After the tour, take some free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and St. Stephen's Cathedral before heading back to the ship for an afternoon sail through the Schlogen Oxbow horseshoe bend to Linz. Overnight docking in Linz
HIGHLIGHTS:
Afternoon cruising to Linz
DAY5
Linz
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Hauptplatz- Austria's largest medieval square
Take an optional full day excursion to Salzburg-the City of Mozart or Stay in Linz to walk through the historic city Biking along the Danube is another option. Evening/Overnight cruising to Ybbs
HIGHLIGHTS:
Explore Austria's oldest Medieval Square
DAY6
Wachau Valley
Close Day
Melk's Benedictine Abby
Guided tour to the magnificent Benedictine Abbey to see the frescoed ceilings and statues Or Tour the Artstetten Castle or join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along the Wachau Valley In the Afternoon, relax on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles and charming villages on the way to Durnstein
HIGHLIGHTS:
Afternoon cruise to Durnstein
DAY7
Austria
Close Day
A kings randsom and castle ruins
Hike up to the Castle ruins for a spectacular view of the village or join a guided walk and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart Evening entertainment on board the ship Overnight cruise to Vienna
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tour historic Durnstein and hear the tale of King Richard the Lionheart
DAY8
Vienna
Close Day
Explore the Habsburg Empire and see the Imperial Palace
Explore the city of Vienna and it's gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex, Winter residence of the Imperial Family
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tour the Imperial Palace
DAY9
Bratislava
Close Day
Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle
Arrive in Bratislavia and tour the Old Town with your guide Overnight cruising to Budapest
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tour Bratislavia with Guide
DAY10
Budapest
Close Day
Hero's Square
Guided city sightseeing into Hero's Square or Adventure Host will take you on a magnificent hike for the best viewpoint of Budapest Overnight Docking in Budapest
HIGHLIGHTS:
Enjoy pubs and cafes of the city while we dock overnight.
DAY11
Budapest
Close Day
Vacation ends
This is the final day of the trip. After breakfast, everyone disembarks for home
HIGHLIGHTS:
End of a fabulous Danube Cruise
FINAL THOUGHTS
So many fabulous memories made on this trip. Meeting locals, experiencing the foods, beverages and culture of each location. Once you return home, you will not be the same, you have opened your eyes to a new part of the world.