A Culinary Experience on Danube Dreams (Eastbound)

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1. Day 1: VILSHOFEN, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)

   Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Munich must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Explore your ship and enjoy dinner on your first evening on board.EVENING CRUISE TO PASSAU(D)

2. Day 2: PASSAU–SCHLÖGEN OXBOW

   Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:DISCOVERY Explore Passau with a guided walk to enjoy the culinary specialties in the lovely old town where authentic German treats and drinks add to the experience.Before sailing to Linz, take a little free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists’ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephen’s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal. DISCOVERY While sailing, enjoy an onboard cooking class.This afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube’s dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlögen Oxbow and experience a German specialties tasting on board. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ (B,L,D)

3. Day 3: LINZ, AUSTRIA

   Legendary and Lovely LinzVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along the Danube, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Culinary Tour of Linz and enjoy delicious tasting of local specialties, 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. Consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart. You may otherwise spend the afternoon on a biking picnic along the banks of the Danube or hike through Linz’s beautiful nature trails to Pöstlingberg for a bird’s-eye view of the city and river below. DISCOVERY Enjoy a cooking demonstration on board your ship.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO YBBS(B,L,D)

4. Day 4: YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK–WACHAU VALLEY

   Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below DISCOVERY Join a guided visit to two family-owned farms and discover how they produce delicious traditional specialties and products, OR:DISCOVERY Enjoy sweet interactive experiences and tastings of local Austrian products as you visit a pastry-baking workshop and an Austrian bee farm, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Dürnstein.ACTIVE Alternatively, experience the Wachau Valley from a unique perspective, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along some of Wachau’s bike trails.DÜRNSTEIN A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins ACTIVE Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle here during the Crusades. DISCOVERY Tonight, your Certified Sommelier will escort you through a local cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing on board. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,L,D)

5. Day 5: VIENNA

   Viennese Waltzes on the Blue DanubeACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire with a morning 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, OR:DISCOVERY Sharpen your culinary skills with a special cooking class with Wrenkh Vienna Culinary School owners, brothers Karl and Leo Wrenkh, OR:DISCOVERY Explore Vienna’s charming backstreets and immerse yourself in its flavors and traditions on this unique Guided Foodie Tour.Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—summer home of the Habsburg monarchy. Spend free time strolling on the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse—the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna. Take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local café to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.Upon your return, experience a traditional Hungarian Goulash tasting!OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA(B,L,D)

6. Day 6: BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

   Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:CLASSIC 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 on your own Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, rich in history and culture, but also a green city with its forests and parks just a hop away from the city center.DISCOVERY Try your hand at baking your own Bratislava rožok (Slovakian pastry) on board your ship. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST(B,L,D)

7. Day 7: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

   Monuments and MarketsACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including a visit to Budapest’s Market Hall and the iconic Heroes’ Square, OR:CLASSIC Experience some of Budapest's most famous sights and most delectable foods on this unique guided foodie tour!This afternoon, choose from a wide range of Optional Guided Excursions. Spend free time exploring such famous sights like the Chain Bridge or Fisherman’s Bastion. Linger in one of the city’s beautiful cafés, browse the Central Market Hall, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST(B,L,D)

8. Day 8: BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)

   Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.(B)