Avalon Expression

6-Night Danube Symphony With 1 Night In Budapest (Westbound) Cruise from Budapest

On Avalon Expression

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

Sails Wed, Sep 23, 20266 nightsCruiseTour
One-wayBudapest, HungaryVilshofen, Germany (Disembarkation) · 7 ports
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$3,778pp
$5,077Save $1,299 (26%)

$630 / night avg · taxes & fees included


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Today: $3,778Lowest tracked: $3,778
This sailing's fareLowest recorded
vs. recent high
26% below recent high
5-day low
$3,778
5-day high
$5,077
5-day avg
$4,038

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Your 6-night itinerary

7 ports on this sailing.

Itinerary map
Budapest, Hungary → Budapest (Embarkation) → Bratislava, Slovakia → Vienna, Austria → Krems-Wachau Valley → Linz → Vilshofen, Germany (Disembarkation)
  1. Day 11
    Budapest, HungaryEmbark
    Sailings from Budapest
  2. Day 22
  3. Day 33
    Bratislava, Slovakia
    Cruises visiting Bratislava
  4. Day 44
  5. Day 55
    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
  6. Day 66
  7. Day 77
    Vilshofen, Germany (Disembarkation)Disembark
    Sailings from Vilshofen

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About this ship

Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Expression 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.

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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

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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
Germany
Ship Length
443 ft (135 m)
Year Built
2013

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.

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Sail date

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

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$630 / night avg

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