Avalon Illumination
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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10 Night Active and Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest and 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Budapest

Ship: Avalon Illumination
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Monday, May 5, 2025 from Budapest, Hungary
Ended: Thursday, May 15, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, May 5, 2025 departure of the Avalon Illumination. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Monday - May 5, 2025
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest-Hungary's Captivating Capital. The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.
Day 2 - Tuesday - May 6, 2025
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Cruise Begins
Budapest, Hungary
The Pearl of the Danube. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Spend free time shopping for Hungarian paprika or handcrafted souvenirs, or savor a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafes. Enjoy a Hungarian Dinner on board during a scenic cruise through the Danube Bend. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3 - Wednesday - May 7, 2025
Visegrad, Hungary
Jousting Tournaments and Dracula's Tower. Spend free time after your selected activities to explore Palotahaz, where stonemasons, smiths, potters, and papermakers produce their traditional items using age-old techniques. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Thursday - May 8, 2025
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria
Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte on the Blue Danube. Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Karntner Strasse then take a break for a piece of Sachertorte. Or enjoy an optional excursion in Schonbrunn. This evening, consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Friday - May 9, 2025
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria
A Feast for the Soul. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Saturday - May 10, 2025
Krems, Austria
Krems, Austria
Grein, Austria
Pedals and Paddles in Austria's Wine Country. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Relax onboard this afternoon to enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Grein. GREIN: A Modern-Day Castle and the Count. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Sunday - May 11, 2025
Grein, Austria
Mauthausen, Austria, Austria
Linz, Germany
Theater History...Alive and Well in Grein. Take a mid-morning cruise to Mauthausen. MAUTHAUSEN: History Lessons and Monastic Life. This afternoon, sail to Linz arriving this evening. LINZ: Legendary, Lovely Linz. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Monday - May 12, 2025
Schlogener Schlinge, Austria
Engelhartszell, Austria
Memories and Beer in the Making. Relax on the Sky Deck while you sail through the amazing horseshoe bend of the Danube's Schlogen Oxbow on your way to Vilshofen. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Tuesday - May 13, 2025
Vilshofen, Germany
Vilshofen, Germany
Cruise Ends
Bus Travel
Regensburg, Germany
Bus Travel
Prague, Czech Republic
Magical Regensburg-Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. Take free time to enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then step back in time through historic lanes and squares of today's modern and vibrant Regensburg. Continue on to the Golden City of Prague. (Breakfast)
Day 10 - Wednesday - May 14, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic
Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager. Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square or admire the arches and statues decorating at Charles Bridge. (Breakfast)
Day 11 - Thursday - May 15, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Apr 7, 2026(Tuesday) 9 Night Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound) and Land Tour
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Apr 19, 2026(Sunday) 6 Night Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Westbound) and Land Tour
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