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Danube Dreams River Cruise

Budapest to Vilshofen
May 10–18, 2025

Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—discovering some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way.

What’s Included:
  • Free parking and pickup from select Kish Bank locations (1)
  • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from central PA to the airport (1)
  • Round-trip airfare (2)
  • Deluxe 8-day river cruise aboard the Avalon Impression
  • All meals onboard the ship, including daily afternoon tea and complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • All onboard gratuities
  • Kish Travel host (1)
  • Baggage handling

day
1

May 10, 2025 | Flight to Budapest, Hungary

Your trip begins with a motorcoach transfer from central PA to the airport for an overnight flight to Budapest.

day
2

May 11, 2025 | Budapest (Embarkation)

Included Meals: Dinner

Welcome to Hungary! Your Suite Ship® is ready for boarding. Guests must be on board the ship by 5:00 p.m. The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs, cafés, and confections.

Overnight Docking in Budapest

day
3

May 12, 2025 | Budapest

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Active Excursion—Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:

Classic Excursion—Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.

This afternoon choose among a wide 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.

Evening/Overnight Cruise to Bratislava

day
4

May 13, 2025 | Bratislava, Slovakia

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Active Excursion—Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:

Classic Excursion—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.

This afternoon, 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.

Overnight Cruise to Vienna

day
5

May 14, 2025 | Vienna, Austria

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Active Excursion—Explore Vienna’s Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Classic Excursion—Explore the Habsburg empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—Winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral, OR:

Classic Excursion—After a short walk of Vienna, join a Guided Visit of Austria’s largest museum, the legendary Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts).

You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—the former imperial summer home of the Habsburg monarchy. Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse—the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna, or take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local café to enjoy of Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel. This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.

Overnight Cruise to Dürnstein

day
6

May 15, 2025 | Ybbs. Excursion to Melk – Dürnstein – Wachau Valley

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Active Excursion—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 Excursion—Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle during the Crusades.

Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Ybbs.

Active Excursion—Alternatively, join your Adventure Host for a bike along the river.

Ybbs. Excursion to Melk

Classic Excursion—Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle, OR:

Classic Excursion—Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.

Evening/Overnight Cruise to Linz

day
7

May 16, 2025 | Linz

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

Classic Excursion—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.

Active Excursion—Experience Danube’s cycle path, follow your Adventure Host for a bike ride around the area of Linz.

Alternatively, consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart—or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.

Overnight Docking in Linz

day
8

May 17, 2025 | Schlögen Oxbow – Passau, Germany

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, cruise through the Schlögen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river.

Active Excursion—Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:

Classic Excursion—Take a Guided City Walk into Passau, the beautiful “City of Three Rivers.”

Before sailing to Vilshofen, take a little free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists’ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephen’s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal.

Evening Cruise to Vilshofen

day
9

May 18, 2025 | Vilshofen (Disembarkation)

Included Meals: Breakfast

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Transfer to the airport for your return flight, followed by a motorcoach transfer back to central PA.

map of the Danube Dreams River Cruise route Szechenyi Chain Bridge by night in the city of Budapest, Hungary old town and castle of Bratislava, Slovakia Hofburg Imperial Palace at night, Vienna, Austria Benedictine abbey in Melk, Austria buildings with red roofs along the river in Durnstein, Austria Holy Trinity column on the Main Square (Hauptplatz) in Linz, Austria colorful buildings in Vilshofen, Germany tables set for dinner in the Avalon Impression Panorama Bistro, with a view of the river deck seating in the Avalon impression observation lounge a comfortable seating area in the Avalon Impression Panorama Lounge view of the river from an Avalon Impression Panorama Suite

Avalon Impression

Part of Avalon’s award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Impression features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising’s only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet. Onboard amenities include:

  • Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites, seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients, and Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal
  • Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day
  • Included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day
  • Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges
  • Avalon Adventure Center, your place for active gear and activities through your Avalon Adventure Host℠, including: bikes, maps for hiking, canoe and kayak excursions, Fitbits®, walking sticks, binoculars, and more
  • Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi
  • Category D stateroom—$5,650 per person (1), (2)
  • Category B stateroom—$7,245 per person (1), (2)
  • Category A stateroom—$7,340 per person (1), (2)

All other categories are available upon request.

  • Please review all Terms & Conditions and complete a Passenger Information Form at the time of reservation.
  • A valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity beyond travel dates is required.
  • This tour includes moderate physical activity. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
  • Porterage is included for one piece of luggage per person.
  • The following charges are not included unless otherwise noted: airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; tips to tour guides; optional excursions; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature.
  • In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program.
  • Taxes and port charges of $210.00 are included and are subject to change.
  • Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.
  • Travel/cancellation insurance is highly recommended and pricing is available upon request.
  • A $800.00 per person deposit is due with your reservation, and the final payment is due by February 3, 2025. The deposit and payments are non-refundable unless covered by the optional insurance.
Contact us to learn more and book:

1-800-336-9748
info@kishtravel.com (3)

 

(1) Based on a minimum of 20 passengers, double occupancy. Single rates are available upon request. Pricing includes $750 per person promotional discount if booked by November 12, 2024. Pricing and availability subject to change.
(2) Included airfare is based on an estimated air rate. Pricing subject to change.
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