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Danube Symphony (Westbound)

5 Nights - 24 September 2026

Avalon Expression

Danube

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Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included

Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard

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(Prices correct as of today’s date, are updated daily, are subject to change and represent genuine availability at time of update). Please click here to check the essential travel requirement before booking this cruise.

Cruise only holidays are financially protected by ABTA. Fly cruise holidays are financially protected by Avalon Waterways under ATOL number 1082

Itinerary

Day 1

24 September 2026

Budapest

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

Spend free time strolling along the cobblestone streets, browsing art galleries, sipping coffee, and sampling sweets before boarding your Danube cruise for a welcome dinner this evening.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA

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Day 2

25 September 2026

Bratislava

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral—Hungary’s centuries-old coronation church.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO... Read More

Day 3

26 September 2026

Vienna

VIENNA, AUSTRIA A Feast for the Soul in Vienna

ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire with a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex —the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Optional tours today include a Guided Tour of magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of Habsburg royalty. Read More

Day 4

27 September 2026

Krems

KREMS–WACHAU VALLEY An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley

Join 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 Linz, affording you an incredib... Read More

Day 5

28 September 2026

Linz

LINZ History Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion

ACTIVE Join an expert guide for a trek up to Mount Pöstlingberg for a whole new perspective of beautiful Linz and its surrounding area, OR:

CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery—the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR:

CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk through the city’s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz—Austria’s largest medieval square—and the towering white-marble T... Read More

Day 6

29 September 2026

Vilshofen

VILSHOFEN, GERMANY (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Flights should not leave Munich airport before Noon.

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*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

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What's Included

WiFi
Award winning Panorama Suites with beds that face the view
Avalon Choice® with your preference of Classic, Active, or Discovery included excursions and sightseeing every day.
All onboard meals serving a la carte dinners
Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Daily ‘Happy Hour’ serving complimentary wine, beer, spirits and cocktails
Club Lounge with 24 hour self-serve premium beverage station
Daily Afternoon Tea
Gratuities for the Cruise Director & Crew
Avalon Adventure Host available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions
An expert Cruise Director
Flights and overseas transfers

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