Danube Dreams for Music Lovers (Eastbound)
Danube Dreams for Music Lovers Eastbound - Avalon Waterways® Music Cruise
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.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ(D)
Day 2: LINZ, AUSTRIA
The Sound of MusicVisit 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 Enjoy a full-day Guided Tour of Salzburg—the city of Mozart, 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.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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO YBBS(B,L,D)
Day 3: YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK–WACHAU VALLEY
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, 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 RuinsACTIVE 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.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,L,D)
Day 4: 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 and discover why Vienna is considered the world capital of music. See the Imperial Palace complex—Winter residence of the Imperial Family, the grand Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.Spend free time strolling in 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.DISCOVERY This evening, attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall and enjoy an unforgettable musical performance.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA(B,L,D)
Day 5: VIENNA
The Magic of MusicACTIVE Pedal your way through Vienna’s scenic parks on this Bike Tour and explore its music history, including a visit to the Beethoven Museum in Heiligenstadt, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour that takes you behind the scenes of the Vienna State Opera, then immerse yourself in the science of sound and history of music at the interactive Haus der Musik. You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—the former imperial summer home of the Habsburg monarchy.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA(B,L,D)
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 Attend a music themed Lecture on board your ship.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST(B,L,D)
Day 7: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
War Heroes and High Notes ACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square and a visit to the Hungarian State Opera House – a real “Musical Jewelry Box” of Pest.This afternoon, choose among a selection of Optional Guided Excursions or take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying some free time exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST(B,L,D)
Day 8: BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
Details
- Tour Operator
- Avalon
- Duration (Days)
- 8
Itinerary
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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.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ(D)
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Day 2: LINZ, AUSTRIA
The Sound of MusicVisit 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 Enjoy a full-day Guided Tour of Salzburg—the city of Mozart, 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.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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO YBBS(B,L,D)
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Day 3: YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK–WACHAU VALLEY
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, 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 RuinsACTIVE 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.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,L,D)
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Day 4: 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 and discover why Vienna is considered the world capital of music. See the Imperial Palace complex—Winter residence of the Imperial Family, the grand Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.Spend free time strolling in 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.DISCOVERY This evening, attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall and enjoy an unforgettable musical performance.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA(B,L,D)
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Day 5: VIENNA
The Magic of MusicACTIVE Pedal your way through Vienna’s scenic parks on this Bike Tour and explore its music history, including a visit to the Beethoven Museum in Heiligenstadt, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour that takes you behind the scenes of the Vienna State Opera, then immerse yourself in the science of sound and history of music at the interactive Haus der Musik. You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—the former imperial summer home of the Habsburg monarchy.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA(B,L,D)
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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 Attend a music themed Lecture on board your ship.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST(B,L,D)
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Day 7: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
War Heroes and High Notes ACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square and a visit to the Hungarian State Opera House – a real “Musical Jewelry Box” of Pest.This afternoon, choose among a selection of Optional Guided Excursions or take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying some free time exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST(B,L,D)
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Day 8: BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.(B)