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2023 Season

Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague with Jewish Heritage (Westbound)

cruise: WBDE-T2
10 Day River Cruise Budapest to Prague
Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way. A historian will deliver fascinating lectures on board your ship to shine light on the rich Jewish heritage of your destinations. Begin in Budapest, where guided sightseeing and a tour of the lively Jewish Quarter acquaints you with the highlights of the vibrant capital of Hungary. See Heroes’ Square, and all the famous sights that make this city come to life! Set sail on the Danube, take pictures of the impressive views of the Parliament Building as you leave Budapest, and head for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Here, enjoy a guided walk through the delightful Old Town and visit the Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral and Chatam Sofer Memorial. Vienna, Austria, makes an immediate impression with its lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace and rich in Jewish heritage as well.

Enjoy the magnificent views as your river cruise takes you through the picturesque wine region of the Wachau Valley, with stops for a guided walk in Dürnstein and a visit of the impressive Benedictine Abbey of Melk. In Linz, walk around the Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square, which forms the center of the city. Take a guided walk around Passau, Germany, known for its maze of narrow cobblestone streets and St. Stephen’s Cathedral—a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Regensburg, before heading to beautiful Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. Here, you’ll be amazed at St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, a unique and intricate piece of art unlike anything else in the world.

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Day 1 Budapest (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception

Day 2 Budapest: Choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host; Jewish Budapest sightseeing

Day 3 Bratislava: Choice of guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral and Chatam Sofer Memorial or hike up to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host

Day 4 Vienna: Choice of guided sightseeing focused on Jewish history or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 5 Dürnstein-Wachau Valley-Ybbs. Excursion to Melk: Choice of guided walk, or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein; cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, Ybbs city sightseeing with Artstetten Castle visit; onboard Jewish lecture

Day 6 Linz: Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column

Day 7 Passau: Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising; onboard Jewish lecture; choice of guided tour or hike with your Adventure Host

Day 8 Vilshofen (Disembarkation)-Regensburg-Prague: Transfer to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; travel by motorcoach to Prague

Day 9 Prague: Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds or Jewish heritage tour; guided tour to Terezin Concentration Camp

Day 10 Prague: Your vacation ends this morning

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.

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