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Passengers who are under 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult throughout the vacation, and are requested to share an adult’s accommodation. There are no connecting staterooms on Avalon Waterways.

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Avalon Illumination

5-Night Danube Symphony (Westbound) Cruise from Budapest

On Avalon Illumination

Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Bratislava, Slovakia, and Vienna, Austria

Sails Sat, Aug 15, 20265 nightsCruiseOnly

One-wayBudapest, Hungary (Embarkation)Vilshofen, Germany (Disembarkation) · 6 ports

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$2,914

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$4,472

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$3,284

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Your 5-night itinerary

6 ports on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation) → Bratislava, Slovakia → Vienna, Austria → Krems-Wachau Valley → Linz → Vilshofen, Germany (Disembarkation)

Day 11
Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)Embark
Sailings from Budapest
Day 22
Bratislava, Slovakia
Cruises visiting Bratislava
Day 33
Vienna, Austria
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Day 44
Krems-Wachau Valley
KREMS–WACHAU VALLEY An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau ValleyJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR: CLASSIC Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world.Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Ybbs, affording you an incredible view of Melk Abbey from your ship.YBBSDISCOVERY Enjoy sweet interactive experiences and tastings of local Austrian products as you visit a pastry-baking workshop and an Austrian bee farm, OR:DISCOVERY Join a guided visit to two family-owned farms and discover how they produce delicious traditional specialties and products, OR:CLASSIC Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ(B,L,D)
Cruises visiting Krems-Wachau Valley
Day 55
Linz
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Day 66
Vilshofen, Germany (Disembarkation)Disembark
Sailings from Vilshofen

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Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

The Avalon Illumination truly shines on Europe's rivers. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. 

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)
Day 1
Sailings from Budapest
Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)
Bratislava, Slovakia
Day 2
Cruises visiting Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia
Vienna, Austria
Day 3
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Vienna, Austria
Krems-Wachau Valley
Day 4
Cruises visiting Krems-Wachau Valley
Krems-Wachau Valley
Linz
Day 5
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Linz
Vilshofen, Germany (Disembarkation)
Day 6
Sailings from Vilshofen
Vilshofen, Germany (Disembarkation)

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel

Extra cost

Specialty dining — Reservations and cover charges may apply
Spa & salon — Treatments at additional cost

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 6
Dining / Restaurants: 2
Fitness Center: Yes
Kids Friendly: No
Number of Crew: 47
Number of Staterooms: 83
Number of Suites: 67
Pool: Yes
Registry: Switzerland
Ship Length: 443
Year Built: 2014

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.