Avalon Waterways, Active & Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest (Westbound), September 4, 2023

Cruising from: Budapest, Hungary;

Departure Date: 4 September, 2023;

Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways;

Cruise Ship: Envision;

Duration: 9 days;

Ports of Call: Budapest, Budapest, Visegrad, Vienna, Vienna, Krems, Linz, Engelhartszell, Deggendorf;

Day 0 Budapest, Hungary

Budapest is the capital and the most populous city of Hungary. With its wide boulevards and stunning architecture, steamy thermal baths, Budapest is a true cosmopolitan European capital. No trip to Budapest is complete without a visit to the Castle Quarter, including Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, and the quaint cobbled streets and pastel buildings throughout. In a city filled with spectacular architecture and sites, the Hungarian Parliament Building stands out as a symbol of the city and impossible-to-ignore presence on the Danube.

Day 1 Budapest, Hungary

Budapest is the capital and the most populous city of Hungary. With its wide boulevards and stunning architecture, steamy thermal baths, Budapest is a true cosmopolitan European capital. No trip to Budapest is complete without a visit to the Castle Quarter, including Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, and the quaint cobbled streets and pastel buildings throughout. In a city filled with spectacular architecture and sites, the Hungarian Parliament Building stands out as a symbol of the city and impossible-to-ignore presence on the Danube.

Day 2 Visegrad, Hungary

Visegrad, Hungary. Cruising Danube. Hungary river cruise.

Day 3 Vienna, Austria

Vienna is the federal capital, largest city and one of nine states of Austria. It is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cozy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm. Apart from being regarded as the City of Music because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psychoanalyst - Sigmund Freud. Vienna is Austria's main centre of education and home to many universities, professional colleges and high schools.

Day 4 Vienna, Austria

Vienna is the federal capital, largest city and one of nine states of Austria. It is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cozy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm. Apart from being regarded as the City of Music because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psychoanalyst - Sigmund Freud. Vienna is Austria's main centre of education and home to many universities, professional colleges and high schools.

Day 5 Krems, Austria

Krems an der Donau is a small town in Lower Austria that punches well above its weight in terms of sight-seeing and attractions. Located in the Wachau valley and resting on the banks of the Danube, Krems holds an important position in the region and is only 70km from Vienna. Krems is home to colorful, historic buildings that make it the perfect place to explore in a day or less. This historic city has a rich history of wine production, and also boasts great charm and character with its old architecture and favourable seat on the Danube.

Day 6 Linz, Austria

Linz is a beautiful and sometimes underrated city located in the northern part of Austria on the River Danube. Since 2014 Linz has been part of the UNESCO Creative Cities network and also a great tourist destination with many interesting sights and activities. The great combination of historical buildings, stunning architecture, vast areas of green space, and modern innovations mean that Linz has as much to offer as such high-ranking Austrian cities. Linz is famouse for Linzer Tart, one of the oldest cakes and many cofeehouses.

Day 7 Engelhartszell, Austria

Engelhartszell, Austria. Cruising Danube. Austria river cruise.

Day 8 Deggendorf, Germany

Deggendorf is a town in Bavaria, Germany, capital of the Deggendorf district. Deggendorf is Located in an idyllic valley at the foot of the Bavarian mountains, and it is often called the gateway to the “Bavarian Forest”. While the city preserves its old-time charm, complete with antique town square, small restaurants, and historic architecture, it is also a modern city home to a University and several high tech companies.