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2027-Aug-8 Magnificent Rivers Of Europe 15 Day River Cruise

Aug 8 - 22, 2027

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Janette Jahoda

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Overview

From Budapest to Amsterdam, and in many exciting stops along the way, experience the culture of Central Europe in a unique way on this timeless European river cruise vacation. Begin by visiting three of Europe’s vibrant capital cities: Budapest (Hungary), Bratislava (Slovakia), and Vienna (Austria). A Local Guide will show you the must-see sites in each city with plenty of time to explore on your own. See the famous Heroes’ Square in Budapest, stroll through Bratislava’s Old Town with its winding streets and bronze sculptures, and stop in a classic Viennese café for a decadent treat. Sail through the picturesque views of the Wachau Valley and the dramatic Rhine Gorge. Visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey and Würzburg’s Baroque-style Bishop’s Residenz. Enjoy a tasting of wonderful local Wachau wines. Explore quaint towns like Dürnstein with its blue and white Baroque-style Stiftskirche; Passau, known for its narrow cobblestone streets and the stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral; and Bamberg, with its town hall straddling the River Regnitz. Enjoy guided tours in historic Nuremberg, Würzburg, and Regensburg—one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. In the charming Rhine Valley town of Rüdesheim, enjoy a stroll through its famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Straddling both sides of the Rhine River is Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture. Here, enjoy a guided walk and see its famous twin-spired cathedral. This European river cruise would not be complete without a visit to Holland’s lively capital of Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective—on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten.

Day 1 · Sun, Aug 8 · Budapest, Hungary

About Your Cruise Line - Avalon Waterways

Embark on an Avalon river cruise with your choice of over 70 cruises on 10 rivers through 22 countries. Explore Europe, Asia, South America, and Egypt in the relaxed luxury only Avalon Waterways can deliver. Discover the European continent on its legendary rivers from the North Sea to the Black Sea or from the French countryside to the waterways of Holland. Enjoy first-class service and award-winning excursions through the vineyards of France or Portugal, the vistas...

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About Your Ship - Avalon Illumination

Shining bright in Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Illumination features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony.

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Budapest

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs,...

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Day 2 · Mon, Aug 9 · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest

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BUDAPEST The Pearl of the Danube Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the...

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Day 3 · Tue, Aug 10 · Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

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BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Castles, Vineyards, and Cosmopolitan Culture ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the...

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Day 4 · Wed, Aug 11 · Vienna, Austria

Vienna

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VIENNA, AUSTRIA Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions ACTIVE 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 Imperia...

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Day 5 · Thu, Aug 12 · Dürnstein, Austria

Dürnstein

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DÜRNSTEIN–WACHAU VALLEY A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins ACTIVE Take a Hike up with your Adventure Host 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 he...

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Day 6 · Fri, Aug 13 · Passau, Germany

Passau

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PASSAU, GERMANY Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR: CLASSIC Join an af...

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Day 7 · Sat, Aug 14 · Regensburg, Germany

Regensburg

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REGENSBURG Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle ACTIVE Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Explore Regensburg’s rich Jewish history with a guided tour of the Old Jewish Quarter, synagogue, and museum, uncovering centuries of cultu...

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Day 8 · Sun, Aug 15 · Roth, Germany

Roth

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ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG Legends and History Lessons CLASSIC Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal—linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas. CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided ...

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Day 9 · Mon, Aug 16 · Bamberg, Germany

Bamberg

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BAMBERG The City of Seven Hills CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches. DISCOVERY Attend an onboard lecture to learn about...

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Day 10 · Tue, Aug 17 · Würzburg, Germany

Würzburg

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WÜRZBURG A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road ACTIVE Enjoy an easy bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bisho...

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Day 11 · Wed, Aug 18 · Miltenberg, Germany

Miltenberg

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MILTENBERG Beauty on the Main River Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE Discover Miltenberg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber home...

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Day 12 · Thu, Aug 19 · Rüdesheim, Germany

Rüdesheim

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RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, followed by a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee OR: DISCOVERY Take a Guide...

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Day 13 · Fri, Aug 20 · Cologne, Germany

Cologne

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COLOGNE Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s importa...

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Day 14 · Sat, Aug 21 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam

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AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS Colorful Canals of Amsterdam ACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR: CLASSIC Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour thro...

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