Avalon Illumination
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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9 Night A Culinary Experience Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Prague

Ship: Avalon Illumination
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 from Prague, Czech Republic
Ended: Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Apr 13, 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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9 Night A Culinary Experience Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) Cruise and Land Tour from Prague
Day 1 - Sunday - Apr 13, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic
Welcome to the Golden City of Prague-Explore the City of 100 Spires. Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City and its surrounding countryside at your leisure.
Day 2 - Monday - Apr 14, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic
Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River. Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square, or browse the market stalls at Charles Bridge. (Breakfast)
Day 3 - Tuesday - Apr 15, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic
Bus Travel
Regensburg, Germany
Bus Travel
Cruise Begins
Vilshofen, Germany
Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. After breakfast this morning, you'll drive to Regensburg. 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 Vilshofen to board your Avalon Suite Ship for a welcome reception. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 - Wednesday - Apr 16, 2025
Passau, Germany
Passau, Germany
Schlogener Schlinge, Austria
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. Before sailing to Linz, take a little free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephan's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal. This afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube's dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlogen Oxbow and experience a German specialties tasting onboard. Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Thursday - Apr 17, 2025
Linz, Germany
Linz, Germany
Legendary and Lovely Linz. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg-the city of Mozart, or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. You may otherwise spend the afternoon on a biking picnic along the banks of the Danube or hike through Linz's beautiful nature trails to Postlingberg for a bird's-eye view of the city and river below. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Friday - Apr 18, 2025
Ybbs an der Donau, Austria
Bus Travel
Melk, Austria
Bus Travel
Ybbs an der Donau, Austria
Durnstein, Austria
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Durnstein. DURNSTEIN: A King's Ransom and Castle Ruins. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Saturday - Apr 19, 2025
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria
Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-summer home of the Habsburg monarchy. Spend free time strolling on the pedestrian Karntner Strasse-the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna. Take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local cafe to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel. This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. Upon your return, experience a traditional Hungarian goulash tasting! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Sunday - Apr 20, 2025
Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia
Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle. Enjoy free time to discover on your own Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, rich in history and culture, but also a green city with its forests and parks just a hop away from the city center. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Monday - Apr 21, 2025
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
War Heroes and Hot Water. This afternoon, choose among a wide offer of Optional Guided Excursions or take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying some free time exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city's cafes and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Tuesday - Apr 22, 2025
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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