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10 Night Active and Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest and 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Budapest
Ship: Avalon Illumination
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Friday, Jun 12, 2026 from Budapest, Hungary
Ended: Monday, Jun 22, 2026
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Jun 12, 2026
departure of the Avalon Illumination. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
, the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Welcome to Budapest-Hungary's Captivating Capital. The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.
Day 2 - Saturday - Jun 13, 2026
Budapest, Hungary
Cruise Begins
Budapest, Hungary
The Pearl of the Danube. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Spend free time shopping for Hungarian paprika or handcrafted souvenirs, or savor a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafes. Enjoy a Hungarian Dinner on board during a scenic cruise through the Danube Bend. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3 - Sunday - Jun 14, 2026
Visegrad, Hungary
Jousting Tournaments and Dracula's Tower. Spend free time after your selected activities to explore Palotahaz, where stonemasons, smiths, potters, and papermakers produce their traditional items using age-old techniques. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Monday - Jun 15, 2026
Vienna, Austria
Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte on the Blue Danube. Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Karntner Strasse then take a break for a piece of Sachertorte. Or enjoy an optional excursion in Schonbrunn. This evening, consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Tuesday - Jun 16, 2026
Vienna, Austria
A Feast for the Soul. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Wednesday - Jun 17, 2026
Krems, Austria
Grein, Austria
Pedals and Paddles in Austria's Wine Country. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Relax onboard this afternoon to enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Grein. GREIN: A Modern-Day Castle and the Count. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Thursday - Jun 18, 2026
Grein, Austria
Mauthausen, Austria, Austria
Linz, Germany
Theater History...Alive and Well in Grein. Take a mid-morning cruise to Mauthausen. MAUTHAUSEN: History Lessons and Monastic Life. This afternoon, sail to Linz arriving this evening. LINZ: Legendary, Lovely Linz. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Friday - Jun 19, 2026
Schlogener Schlinge, Austria
Engelhartszell, Austria
Memories and Beer in the Making. Relax on the Sky Deck while you sail through the amazing horseshoe bend of the Danube's Schlogen Oxbow on your way to Vilshofen. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Saturday - Jun 20, 2026
Vilshofen, Germany
Cruise Ends
Bus Travel
Regensburg, Germany
Bus Travel
Prague, Czech Republic
Magical Regensburg-Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. Take free time to enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then step back in time through historic lanes and squares of today's modern and vibrant Regensburg. Continue on to the Golden City of Prague. (Breakfast)
Day 10 - Sunday - Jun 21, 2026
Prague, Czech Republic
Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager. Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square or admire the arches and statues decorating at Charles Bridge. (Breakfast)
Day 11 - Monday - Jun 22, 2026
Prague, Czech Republic
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
