Avalon choice
Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. Plus, we offer independent exploration options and the use of our exclusive AvalonGO APP on most of our cruises.
Below are 3 types of included shore excursions for you to experience.
Classic - Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. You’ll marvel at the legends, lore, and spectacular architecture of iconic and historic sites.
Discovery - We’ve found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests - from cooking classes, to painting workshops - to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.
Active - Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go - from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.
Cruise itinerary The Blue Danube Discovery
Day 1: 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.
The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs, cafés, and confections.
Evening/overnight cruise to Vienna. Dinner
Day 2: Vienna, Austria
Vienna Waltzes on the Beautiful Blue Danube
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Enjoy sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia. Relax on the Sky Deck to see the rolling landscape and red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital of Bratislava come into view.
This evening in Vienna, you may choose to join an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.
Overnight docking in Vienna. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Vienna
Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions
Active - Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR;
Classic - Enjoy a Guided Visit to House of Strauss and embark on an interactive journey through Vienna's illustrious past at an immersive audio-visual experience. After the tour, enjoy a coffee and homemade cake, OR: :
Classic - Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on 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.
Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace— summer home of the Habsburg Empire.
Enjoy free time this afternoon to take a tram to visit Vienna’s Prater amusement park or one of the many museums nearby. You may also borrow a bike from the ship to explore Vienna’s square or the banks of the Danube.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
Overnight cruise to Krems. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Krems - Wachau Valley - Melk
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..
Enjoy coffee or a cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk.
Melk
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below
Classic - Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.
Discovery - Enjoy the flavors of the Wachau Valley with a Wine Tasting on board.
Evening/overnight cruise to Passau. B,L,D
Day 5: Passau, Germany
A Spicy History in Middelburg’s Dutch Harbor Town
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet
Classic - Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.”
Alternatively, join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart—or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.
Meet your ship back in Passau after your full-day selected activity for sailing.
Evening/overnight cruise to Regensburg. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Regensburg
Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active - Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic - Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.
You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Alternatively spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner.
Evening/overnight cruise to Roth. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Roth. Excursion to Nuremberg
Legends and History Lessons
Active - Explore Roth's Lauter valley with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery - Discover Aalsmeer Flower Auction—the largest in the world, where around 20 million flowers are sold every day. Later enjoy a typical Dutch breakfast, OR:
Classic - Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Roth with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor, OR:
Classic - Choose a Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg—with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:
Classic - Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds used by the Third Reich.
Enjoy an onboard beer tasting.
Evening cruise to Nuremberg. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Nuremberg (disembarkation)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Departure dates 2026 The Blue Danube Discovery - 7% discount on all dates
Prices shown exclude flights and transfers
Avalon brochure price in black
Travel 55 discount price in red
Telephone Avalon on 0330 0588 237 and quote the code TRAVEL55
| Cruise WBN 8 Day River Cruise Budapest to Nuremberg. The price listed does not include your airfare, taxes or fees, call Avalon for a quote. Don't forget to quote TRAVEL55 for your 7% discount off cruise only price | ||||
| Departure Dates | Ship (Avalon) | Delux Stateroom | Panorama Suite | Royal Suite |
| May 18 | Tranquility II | £3196 £2973 |
Sold Out | Sold Out |
| June 29 | Tranquility II | £1700 £1582 |
£2250 £2093 |
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| September 9 | Tranquility II | £3708 £3449 |
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| October 21 | Tranquility II | £3274 £3045 |
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| November 4 | Tranquility II | £1700 £1582 |
£2250 £2093 |
£5217 £4852 |
| November 27 | Visionary | £3296 £3066 |
£4795 £4460 |
£6395 £5948 |
| December 6 | Illumination | Sold Out | £5195 £4832 |
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| December 15 | Panorama | Sold Out | £4217 £3922 |
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Prices above do not include international air travel. To add flights and overseas transfers to your holiday, please call Cosmos. Prices are per person, based on double room occupancy. Extra nights before and after your tour may be available, call Cosmos. Please see Cosmos Terms & Conditions for further details. Please check tour details with the operator at time of booking as Cennet Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors showing on it’s website |
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Avalon Waterways
The Blue Danube Discovery
7% discount on cruise price - 8 Days
2026 price from £1582
Begin this timeless European river cruise vacation in vibrant Budapest, Hungary, sail along the Danube River with exciting stops in Austria and Germany, and conclude in historic Nuremberg, Germany.
As you leave Budapest, you’ll sail past the splendid Parliament Building and, along the Danube River, you’ll see Hungary on your left and Slovakia on your right.
Enjoy an amazing view of the landscapes of Bratislava while sailing. Vienna, Austria, offers stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Habsburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, and much more. In the heart of the Wachau Valley wine region is Dürnstein, a 16th-century town. In Melk, visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey, enjoy a tasting of some of the Wachau Valley’s famous wines.
Sail further up the Danube River to discover the medieval walls of Regensburg, here, you can become acquainted with some of Germany’s famous beers! The last stop on this memorable river cruise vacation is the thousand-year-old city of Nuremberg.
Take free time to make a wish at the striking fountain on the Hauptmarkt (Main Square), a perfect ending to a memorable Danube River cruise holiday!
We have only a small number of Avalon cruises on our site, they really do have a very wide choice of cruises. To see the collection request a brochure here
Travel 55 in association with Avalon Waterways. To book a luxury cruise call direct on 0330 0588 237 and quote the code TRAVEL55 you will then receive a 7% discount off the cruise only price as listed in brochure or Avalon website.
Start sooner, stay longer
Avalon makes it easy to experience holiday your way with seamless extension options before and after your cruise.
YourWay offers added nights in a selection of locales. From Budapest to Bucharest, you can spend a little or a lot more time getting to know more on shore with YourWay custom itineraries.
Call Avalon for more details - their number is 0330 0588 237, don't forget to quote TRAVEL55 for 7% discount off cruise price only
A view with a room
Avalon Tranquility II
Your Avalon river cruise will bring new tranquility to your traveler's soul, but you'll also find plenty of ways to excite your adventurous spirit to cruise your way! While on board, enjoy the intimate setting of the Avalon Tranquility II with two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony.
Spanning 200 square feet, the Passion's Panorama Suites are 30% larger than the industry standard. It's the perfect place to stretch out on your window-facing Comfort Collection bed with the world at your feet. Host a private cocktail party in the spacious sitting area-comfortably accommodating six guests.
On board, passengers enjoy free Wi-Fi access, complimentary computer use in public areas, a Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, an elevator, and an expansive Sky Deck with shade system, premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al fresco lunches of light grill fare. Relaxed luxury and new discoveries await from ship to shore on the Avalon Tranquility II.
Avalon Panorama
The Avalon Panorama led the way as the first of its kind in the industry to feature two full decks of Panorama Suites complete with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. You'll cruise in river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony in a 200-square-foot suite that's 30% larger than the industry standard. Our Comfort Collection beds actually face the view, so you can stretch out and relax with the world at your feet. Retire each evening and wake each morning to a panorama of picture-postcard scenes!
Exciting onboard amenities include complimentary computer use in public areas and Wi-Fi access, a well-stocked library, a Fitness Center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and delightful Sky Bistro. There's no better way to take in the view than cruising in Europe in the spacious comfort of the Avalon Panorama.
Avalon Illumination
Shining bright in Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Illumination features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your 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. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary 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. The Avalon Illumination truly shines on Europe's rivers.
Danube cruises
Avalon have an excellent choice of Danube cruises - to see the colleciton request a brochure here
You can claim our 7% discount off the cruise price only, by booking direct with Avalon on 0330 0588 237 and quoting TRAVEL55. You can claim the discount on any cruise, whether it is showing on our site or not.
Here are just some of their Danube cruises :
A Taste of the Danube (westbound) : A Taste of the Danube (eastbound)
A Taste of the Danube with 2 nights in Vienna (westbound) : A Taste of the Danube with 2 nights in Vienna (eastbound)
A Taste of the Danube with 2 nights in Budapest (westbound) : A Taste of the Danube with 2 nights in Budapest (eastbound)
Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers (westbound) : Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers (eastbound)
A Culinary Experience Danube Dreams (eastbound)
The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 nights in Budapest
The Legendary Danube with 2 nights in Prague
Air arrangements
Hassle free complete holiday booking
Rather than spending hours researching flights to coordinate with your holiday start and end dates, let Avalon handle the details. When they book your flights, if there are any changes to your holiday schedule, they make the air changes for you (subject to airline revision fees and/or airline-imposed change or cancellation fees).
As a completely independent travel company, they have no ties to any one airline. Avalon negotiate the lowest possible airfares with the world's finest carriers on your behalf. Plus, Avalon’s buying power means generally better rates for you.
