Avalon IlluminationOn Avalon Illumination
Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Budapest, and Bratislava, Slovakia
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$672 / night avg · taxes & fees included
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8 ports on this sailing.
DÜRNSTEIN–WACHAU VALLEY A King’s Ransom and Castle RuinsACTIVE Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle during the Crusades.Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to YbbsACTIVE Alternatively join your Adventure Host for a bike along the river.YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELKFrescoes Above and Vineyards BelowCLASSIC Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ(B,L,D)
Cruises visiting Durnstein-Wachau ValleySCHLÖGEN OXBOW–PASSAU, GERMANY Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet This morning, cruise through the Schlögen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river. ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk into Passau, the beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” Before sailing to Vilshofen, take a little free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists’ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephen’s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal. Enjoy a short sailing to Vilshofen. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VILSHOFEN(B,L,D)
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Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues
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.
Where you stop and how long you stay
Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)
Budapest
Bratislava, Slovakia
Vienna
Durnstein-Wachau Valley
Linz
Schlogen Oxbow-Passau, Germany
Vilshofen (Disembarkation)
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