Avalon Expression

8-Night Active & Discovery On The Danube With 1 Night In Budapest (Westbound) Cruise from Budapest

On Avalon Expression

Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Embarkation)-Danube Bend, and Visegrad

Sails Wed, Oct 6, 20278 nightsCruiseTour
One-wayBudapest, HungaryVilshofen (Disembarkation) · 9 ports

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$737 / night avg · taxes & fees included


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Your 8-night itinerary

9 ports on this sailing.

Itinerary map
Budapest, Hungary → Budapest (Embarkation)-Danube Bend → Visegrad → Vienna, Austria → Vienna → Krems → Grein → Engelhartszell-Schlogen Oxbow → Vilshofen (Disembarkation)
  1. Day 11
    Budapest, HungaryEmbark
    Sailings from Budapest
  2. Day 22
    Budapest (Embarkation)-Danube Bend

    BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION)–DANUBE BEND The Pearl of the DanubeVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE See the sights from a different perspective by joining a Guided Bike Tour along the bike paths and pedestrian areas of the city, OR: DISCOVERY Join a local Hungarian for an unforgettable introduction to the local people, places, and experiences that makes Budapest so special, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Budapest to see the city’s most iconic sites.Spend free time shopping for Hungarian paprika or handcrafted souvenirs, or savor a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafés.Enjoy a Hungarian Dinner on board during a scenic cruise through the Danube Bend. EVENING CRUISE TO VISEGRÁD(B,D)

    Cruises visiting Budapest (Embarkation)-Danube Bend
  3. Day 33
    Visegrad

    VISEGRÁD Jousting Tournaments and Dracula’s TowerACTIVE Visit Count Dracula’s prison tower on a Hiking Tour, OR: ACTIVE Take part in a Canoe Excursion through the picturesque Bend Region of the Danube for a truly unique perspective of one of the river’s most beautiful stretches, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided Visit to the Medieval Knights Tournament at Visegrád’s Lower Castle, featuring targeting and fighting demonstrations by members of the St. George Knightly Order.Spend free time after your selected activities to explore Palotaház, where stonemasons, smiths, potters, and papermakers produce their traditional items using age-old techniques.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA(B,L,D)

    Cruises visiting Visegrad
  4. Day 44
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  6. Day 66
  7. Day 77
  8. Day 88
    Engelhartszell-Schlogen Oxbow

    ENGELHARTSZELL–SCHLÖGEN OXBOW Memories and Beer in the Making ACTIVE Bike your way to a former Trappist monastery in Engelhartszell and follow the Danube along the riverbank, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour to a cider cellar where an expert sommelier will reveal the secrets of Upper Austria’s beloved ciders, OR: CLASSIC Join a guided visit to the stunning rococo-style Engelszell Abbey, and marvel at its opulent high altar and enchanting frescoes. In this former Trappist monastery, sample cheese and locally produced Engelszeller Klosterbräu beer.Relax on the Sky Deck this afternoon while you sail through the amazing horseshoe bend of the Danube’s Schlögen Oxbow on your way to Vilshofen.ACTIVE This afternoon, enjoy a scenic Guided Hike along the Danube’s Schlögen Oxbow, a dramatic bend carved by centuries. EVENING CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN(B,L,D)

    Cruises visiting Engelhartszell-Schlogen Oxbow
  9. Day 99
    Vilshofen (Disembarkation)Disembark
    Sailings from Vilshofen (Disembarkation)

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

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  • 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, Oct 6, 2027

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$737 / night avg

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