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Avalon Impression

5-Night Christmastime From Budapest To Vienna Cruise from Budapest

On Avalon Impression

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

Sails Tue, Nov 24, 20265 nightsCruiseOnly

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

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$526 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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Today: $2,629Lowest tracked: $2,464

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5-day low

$2,464

5-day high

$3,986

5-day avg

$3,120

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Your 5-night itinerary

6 ports on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation) → Budapest → Bratislava, Slovakia → Melk, Austria → Vienna → Vienna (Disembarkation)

Day 11
Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)Embark
Sailings from Budapest
Day 22
Budapest
Cruises visiting Budapest
Day 33
Bratislava, Slovakia
Cruises visiting Bratislava
Day 44
Melk, Austria
Cruises visiting Melk
Day 55
Vienna
Cruises visiting Vienna
Day 66
Vienna (Disembarkation)Disembark
Sailings from Vienna (Disembarkation)

Cabins & suites

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$4,057$811 / night
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$2,629$526 / night

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

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.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)
Day 1
Sailings from Budapest
Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)
Budapest
Day 2
Cruises visiting Budapest
Budapest
Bratislava, Slovakia
Day 3
Cruises visiting Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia
Melk, Austria
Day 4
Cruises visiting Melk
Melk, Austria
Vienna
Day 5
Cruises visiting Vienna
Vienna
Vienna (Disembarkation)
Day 6
Sailings from Vienna (Disembarkation)
Vienna (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.