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8 Night Active and Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest (Westbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Budapest
Ship: Avalon Illumination
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Friday, Jun 26, 2026 from Budapest, Hungary
Ended: Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Jun 26, 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 27, 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 28, 2026
Visegrad, Hungary
Jousting Tournaments and Dracula's Tower. Spend free time after your selected activities to explore Palotahaz, where stonemasons, smiths, potters, and paper-makers produce their traditional items using age-old techniques. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Monday - Jun 29, 2026
Vienna, Austria
Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, Sachertorte, and Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube. Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Karntner Strasse, then take a break for a piece of Sachertorte. This evening, consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Tuesday - Jun 30, 2026
Vienna, Austria
A Feast for the Soul. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Wednesday - Jul 1, 2026
Krems, Austria
Grein, Austria
Take a canoe or a bike through 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 - Jul 2, 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 - Jul 3, 2026
Schlogener Schlinge, Austria
Engelhartszell, Austria
Memories and Beer in the Making. As a relaxing option, enjoy free time on the Sky Deck this afternoon while you sail through the amazing horseshoe bend of the Danube's Schlogen Oxbow on your return to Vilshofen. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Saturday - Jul 4, 2026
Vilshofen, Germany
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Munich Airport before 8 am. (Breakfast)
