Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary. Embark in Vilshofen, Germany, and sail to the lovely city of Linz for a leisurely morning. Continue to Mauthausen for a visit to the Concentration Camp, or to St. Florian Monastery. Explore Ybbs on a guided tour of its romantic old town; sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Krems and explore the small village-seemingly untouched by the modern world. Next, sail to Vienna-the "City of Music." You’ll marvel at the sights with a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks-including the Imperial Palace, the world-famous opera house, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Visit Bratislava, Slovakia, on your Danube River cruise to explore the quaint streets of Old Town and St. Martin’s Cathedral. You may decide to join your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to the castle above! Continue your European vacation your way with one night in Budapest after your cruise. Explore the "Pearl of the Danube"-Hungary’s captivating capital city.

Included Features:

Day 1 Vilshofen (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception

Day 2 Linz–Mauthausen: Free time in Linz; choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery or guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 3 Ybbs–Wachau Valley–Krems: Choice of guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley or bike with your Adventure Host; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 4 Vienna: Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 5 Bratislava: Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host

Day 6 Budapest (Disembarkation): Guided tour, see Heroes' Square

Day 7 Budapest: Your vacation ends this morning