Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way.

In Budapest, the magical capital of Hungary, the lovely lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion is a must-see. Built in the 19th Century and providing the best panoramic views, you can linger at this unique structure and get some amazing pictures. Set sail on the Danube and arrive in Bratislava, the capital of ...

Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way.

In Budapest, the magical capital of Hungary, the lovely lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion is a must-see. Built in the 19th Century and providing the best panoramic views, you can linger at this unique structure and get some amazing pictures. Set sail on the Danube and arrive in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, where you can enjoy a walk through the delightful Old Town and visit the gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. Vienna, the “City of Music,” makes an immediate impression with its lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace and neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House. Enjoy the magnificent views as your river cruise takes you through the picturesque wine region of Wachau Valley. In Linz, Austria, walk around the Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square which forms the center of the city. A walking tour will take you around Passau, Germany, the “City of Three Rivers”—known for its distinctive onion-domed towers. Beautiful Prague, Czech Republic, offers the St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town’s medieval Astronomical Clock, a unique and intricate piece of art unlike anything else in the world.

To conclude this magnificent river cruise vacation, see the sites in Dresden, Germany, and then enjoy two overnights in Germany’s capital of Berlin! In Dresden, visit the Courtyard of Zwinger Palace to admire its impressive architecture and see other famous buildings that were destroyed in WWII and restored to their former glory. Berlin offers the restored Reichstag building and the elegant Kurfürstendamm. See the Holocaust Memorial and be sure to get a photo at the famous Brandenburg Gate—one of Germany’s best-known landmarks.

Included Features:

Cruise: deluxe 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection BedsSM

Day 1 Budapest (Embarkation): welcome to Budapest; onboard welcome reception

Day 2 Budapest: guided sightseeing, see Fishermen’s Bastion and Heroes’ Square

Day 3 Bratislava: guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral

Day 4 Vienna: guided sightseeing;

Day 5 Dürnstein–Melk: guided walk in Dürnstein; guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; wine tasting

Day 6 Linz: guided walk

Day 7 Passau: guided walk

Day 8 Deggendorf (Disembarkation)–Regensburg–Prague: transfer to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; enjoy a snack at the Historische Wurstküche; travel by motorcoach to Prague

Day 9 Prague: guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds

Day 10 Prague–Dresden, Germany–Berlin: guided walk in Dresden, visit the courtyard of the Zwinger Palace; motorcoach transfer to Berlin.

Day 11 Berlin: guided sightseeing, see the Brandenburg Gate, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

Day 12 Berlin: your vacation ends this morning

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