Active & Discovery on the Danube with 3 Nights in Salzburg Area (Eastbound) 2020
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Departs:
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
Munich, Germany
Arrives:
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
Budapest, Hungary
Length:
12 Days
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Book a select 2020 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise to receive $250 off per person on the cruise/land or cruise only price. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between May 1 - December 16, 2019 for travel at select times in 2020. Not applicable to custom tours. Not applicable on TBA space. Discount will apply to individual members of groups adding a name and non-refundable per person deposit within the promo window. Offer reliant on space availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time. Applies to new 2020 bookings only and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details. May be withdrawn at any time. Offer applies to participating GFOB offices only.
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Single supplement waived on select 2020 Europe river cruises
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Book a select 2020 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise in order to waive the cabin single supplement fee on the cruise portion of your booking. There is a limited number staterooms available for this promotion per departure. Applies to E, D, B, A & P cabin categories. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between February 6 and December 15, 2019 for travel in 2020. Applies to new 2020 bookings only and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with other offers except the Welcome Back Credit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details. May be withdrawn at any time. Offer available from participating GFOB offices only.
Save $500 (plus Free Air) on 2020 Europe river cruises
Save $500 (plus Free Air) on 2020 Europe river cruises
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Book a select 2020 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise to receive $250 off per person on the cruise/land or cruise only price. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between May 1 - December 16, 2019 for travel at select times in 2020. Not applicable to custom tours. Not applicable on TBA space. Discount will apply to individual members of groups adding a name and non-refundable per person deposit within the promo window. Offer reliant on space availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time. Applies to new 2020 bookings only and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details. May be withdrawn at any time. Offer applies to participating GFOB offices only.
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Up to $500 Welcome Back Credit for Repeat Travelers
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Save $500 per couple on 2021 Taste of Egypt river cruise!
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*Book a 2021 departure of Avalon Waterways Taste of Egypt (WUAY) river cruise to receive $250 off per person on the cruise/land price. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between November 19, 2019 - April 6, 2020 for travel in 2021. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Only combinable with Welcome Back Credit. Applies to new bookings only and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Not Applicable on Royal Suite. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Offer available from participating GFOB offices only. PRMW0787
Save $500 per couple on 2020 Taste of Egypt river cruise!
Save $500 per couple on 2020 Taste of Egypt river cruise!
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*Book a 2020 departure of Avalon Waterways Taste of Egypt (WUAY) river cruise to receive $250 off per person on the cruise/land price. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between November 19 - December 16, 2019 for travel in 2020. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Only combinable with Welcome Back Credit. Applies to new bookings only and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Not Applicable on Royal Suite. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Offer available from participating GFOB offices only. PRMW0786
River Cruise Itinerary
Spend three nights in stunning Salzburg before embarking on your Avalon Suite Ship for your Active & Discovery cruise on the Danube River. You’ll arrive in Munich, Germany, and travel to Salzburg—birthplace of Mozart. Here enjoy a guided visit of the Hallein Salt Mine. The following day, immerse yourself in Salzburg on a guided walking tour to see the beloved sights from “The Sound of Music,” the Old Town, and lovely Mirabell Gardens. Travel from Salzburg to Linz to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship for an unforgettable cruise on the Danube River to Budapest. Whether you’re an art lover, a foodie, a history buff, or an energetic adventurer, Avalon Choice includes experiences that are perfect for your preference and pace—from Active to Discovery to Classic. Your Active & Discovery cruise is packed with Avalon Choice inclusions for every pace in every place we go. Browse the art collection of the Habsburg Empire, sample cheese and beer made by Trappist monks, or choose an insider’s tour of Vienna. Attend a wine tasting in Krems or join a hike to Count Dracula’s prison tower, visit Belvedere Palace in Vienna to see Klimt’s renowned “Kiss,” or attend a Medieval Knights Tournament at a Visegrád castle. With Active & Discovery river cruises, the choice is always yours. Stroll the streets of Budapest on a classic sightseeing tour or take a bike ride through town for a different perspective, or learn a few local Hungarian phrases on a walking tour! Your Active & Discovery Danube River cruise can be as active or leisurely as you like!
Day 1 (Mon, Jun 29, 2020): MUNICH, GERMANY—SALZBURG, AUSTRIA
Welcome to Munich. Transfer to Salzburg to start your vacation.Flights into Munich must arrive by Noon.Day 2 (Tue, Jun 30, 2020): SALZBURG
During an included guided walk of the city, see sights immortalized in The Sound of Music; as well as the Old Town and lovely Mirabell Gardens. (B)Day 3 (Wed, Jul 01, 2020): SALZBURG
Enjoy a guided visit of the Hallein Salt Mine. Enter this mesmerizing subterranean world and wander through a portion of the 65 kilometers (40 miles) of tunnels. (B)Day 4 (Thu, Jul 02, 2020): SALZBURG—LINZ (EMBARKATION)
Transfer to Linz and before embarkation choose your activity: a Guided Tour of Linz or a hike to Mt. Pöstlinberg. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ENGELHARTSZELL(B,D)Day 5 (Fri, Jul 03, 2020): ENGELHARTSZELL—SCHLÖGEN OXBOW
Memories and Beer in the making ACTIVE Join a Guided Tour to the “House by the stream” (Haus am Strom) and walk across the Danube Power-Station Jochenstein, OR: CLASSIC Visit the stunning rococo-style Engelszell Abbey, and explore its Sensory Garden—complete with stone labyrinth, herb garden, and vineyard. Sample cheese and beer made by the resident Trappist monks. ACTIVE This afternoon, enjoy a scenic Guided Hike along the Danube’s Schlögen Oxbow bend that cuts a dramatic landscape made by centuries of natural elements.Enjoy free time on the Sky Deck this afternoon while you sail through the amazing horseshoe bend of the Danube’s Schlögen Oxbow on your way back to Linz. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ(B,L,D)Day 6 (Sat, Jul 04, 2020): LINZ—MAUTHAUSEN
History Lessons and Monastic Life in Austria ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour along the Danube and discover how fertile this area is. Stop at a local farm and learn more about farming life and flood protection, OR: CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery—the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR: CLASSIC Join a sobering Guided Tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp, one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camps of WWII. In the afternoon sail to Grein. GREINTheater History and Modern-Day Castles CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk of Grein, including its historic theater, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances.DISCOVERY See Burg Clam on a Guided Visit, and meet the Count of Clam during your tour. EVENING CRUISE TO SPITZ(B,L,D)Day 7 (Sun, Jul 05, 2020): SPITZ
Take a Hike, a Canoe, or a Bike to Explore Austria’s Wine CountryACTIVE Paddle a canoe on a Guided Tour to see the Austrian waterways and shoreline scenery from a unique perspective, OR: ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour from Spitz to Krems, and enjoy a stop in Dürnstein to see the mesmerizing blue Stiftskirche, and to sample local specialties, OR: DISCOVERY Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR: DISCOVERY Enjoy a Guided Tour that showcases the production of regional fruits, vegetables, wine, or other products. Relax this afternoon as you cruise toward Vienna. This evening, perhaps join a Guided Optional Hike through the vineyards outside Vienna, with a wine tasting and dinner at a local Viennese Heurigen (Wine Tavern). OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA(B,L,D)Day 8 (Mon, Jul 06, 2020): VIENNA
Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour along the famed Ringstrasse and pedestrian avenues of Vienna to see the city’s highlights from a unique perspective, OR: ACTIVE Join a Guided Jogging Tour of the City of Music to see highlights of the gilded architecture along the way, OR: DISCOVERY Get an Insider’s Tour of Vienna to get behind the scenes of her sights and attractions. You will meet locals, have the chance to prepare some food, and enjoy other surprises, OR: CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vienna, including a tour of Belvedere Palace to see Gustave Klimt’s renowned “Kiss” painting. Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse, take a break for a piece of Sachertorte. EVENING/OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA (B,L,D)Day 9 (Tue, Jul 07, 2020): VIENNA
A Feast for the Soul in ViennaDISCOVERY Enjoy a morning Guided Walking Tour to see the city in her best light, along with breakfast at a Viennese café, OR: CLASSIC Dive into one of the world’s most important museums with a Guided Tour of the Habsburg family’s private art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, and enjoy Italian or Dutch master works, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the Museum of Fine Arts, followed by the Military Museum, commemorating the past of the Habsburg Empire. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VISEGRÁD(B,L,D)Day 10 (Wed, Jul 08, 2020): VISEGRÁD, HUNGARY
Jousting Tournaments and Dracula’s Tower DISCOVERY Join a Guided Excursion to the Medieval Knights Tournament at Visegrád’s Lower Castle, featuring targeting and fighting demonstrations by members of the St. George Knightly Order, OR: ACTIVE Take a Castle visit and scenic Hiking Tour to Count Dracula’s prison tower in Visegrád. 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. BUDAPEST, HUNGARY The Pearl of the DanubeTake some free time this afternoon to explore the vibrant and stunning city of Budapest. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner on board your ship this evening. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST(B,L,D)Day 11 (Thu, Jul 09, 2020): BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)
ACTIVE See the sights from a different perspective by joining a Guided Bike Tour along the bike paths of the city, OR: DISCOVERY Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour combing the sights of Budapest with “Fungarian” instruction of useful local words and phrases, 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 one of the many cafés. (B)Day 12 (Fri, Jul 10, 2020): BUDAPEST
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- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); the responsibility for obtaining a visa rests with the traveler.
Day 1 Munich—Salzburg: transfer to Salzburg
Day 2 Salzburg: guided tour
Day 3 Salzburg: Hallein Salt Mine excursion
Day 4 Salzburg—Linz (Embarkation): transfer to Linz; choice of guided city walk, or hike up Mt. Pöstlingberg; onboard welcome reception
Day 5 Engelhartszell—Schlögen Schlinge—Linz: choice of visit to Jochenstein power station, or visit to Engelszell Abbey, or guided hike along the Danube trails; scenic cruising around the Schlögen Oxbow
Day 6 Linz—Mauthausen–Grein: in Mauthausen, choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery, or guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp, or guided bike tour; guided tour in Grein, visit to the historical theater and Clam Castle to meet the owner
Day 7 Spitz—Vienna: choice of canoe tour down the Danube; bike tour from Spitz to Krems with a stop in Dürnstein to sample local specialties; or Wine World Experience with tasting; or local encounter showcasing regional products
Day 8 Vienna: choice of bike tour, or jogging tour, or guided tour, visit to Belvedere Palace to see Klimt’s Kiss; or Vienna Experimental experience, to meet with local people
Day 9 Vienna: choice of early risers guided tour, with breakfast at a Viennese café; or guided tour, see Habsburg private art collection and the Italian and Dutch Masters Gallery, or guided tour, see Habsburg private art collection and the Military Museum
Day 10 Visegrád—Danube Bend: in Visegrád, choice of medieval knights tournament, or guided hike in Danube-Ipoly National Park, or canoe tour; scenic cruising around the Danube Bend
Day 11 Budapest (Disembarkation): choice of guided tour with funny language lesson, or guided bike tour, or guided tour
Day 12 Budapest: your vacation ends this morning
Accommodation Information
Port charges:
$182
Gratuities to Local Guides & excursion drivers are included.
Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).
Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.
Extra nights per person in Munich:
in single room from $348 to $728, in twin room from $204 to $394
Extra nights per person in Budapest:
in single room from $276 to $361, in twin room from $161 to $217
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Cruise price based on Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck. See below for upgrade pricing.
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