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Magnificent Rivers of Europe

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Destination:
Multiple Cities, Multiple
Duration:
14 Nights
Offer ends:
29 October 2026
Valid for travel:
3 July 2027 – Avalon Expression 21 July 2027 – Avalon Impression Other departures available between MAY – OCT 2027, seasonal surcharges may apply.

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From Budapest to Amsterdam, and in many exciting stops along the way, experience the culture of Central Europe in a unique way on this timeless European river cruise vacation. Begin by visiting three of Europe’s vibrant capital cities: Budapest (Hungary), Bratislava (Slovakia), and Vienna (Austria). A Local Guide will show you the must-see sites in each city with plenty of time to explore on your own. See the famous Heroes’ Square in Budapest, stroll through Bratislava’s Old Town with its winding streets and bronze sculptures, and stop in a classic Viennese café for a decadent treat.
Sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley and the dramatic Rhine Gorge. Visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey and Würzburg’s Baroque-style Bishop’s Residenz. Enjoy a tasting of local Wachau wines. Explore quaint towns like Dürnstein with its blue and white Baroque-style Stiftskirche, Passau with its narrow cobblestone streets and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and Bamberg with its town hall straddling the River Regnitz.
Enjoy guided tours in Nuremberg, Würzburg, and Regensburg. In Rüdesheim, stroll through the famous Drosselgasse lined with shops and taverns. In Cologne, see the city’s famous twin-spired cathedral. This river cruise concludes in Amsterdam, where you’ll enjoy a canal cruise along the elegant grachten.
 
Highlights include Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Würzburg, Miltenberg, Rüdesheim, Cologne and Amsterdam
 

Was $11,817 per person twin share
NOW $11,007 per person twin share
FLY FREE plus SAVE $800 per person twin share (marketplace offer + exclusive)
 

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Inclusions

  • 14-night luxury cruise, Budapest to Amsterdam

  • All onboard meals, wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, gratuities and port charges

  • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner and Happy Hour are included daily on board your vessel. 

  • Included sightseeing with headsets and expert local guides. 

  • Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore. 

  • Onboard local entertainment. 

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship. 

  • A professional Cruise Director who delivers educational commentary as you travel through interesting landscapes, and who assists with requests and additional excursions. 

  • An Avalon Adventure Host available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions. 

  • Friendly, English-speaking staff who deliver consummate personal service throughout your journey. 

  • Gratuities to Cruise Director and Crew are included. 

  • Personalise your onboard and onshore experiences by choosing from a variety of included or optional excursions, visits & activities. Log on to MyAccount to customise your cruise experience.

+ Bonus Extras!

FLY FREE plus SAVE $800* per person
  • Includes $100*pp Helloworld exclusive saving

Itinerary

Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 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.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST
(D)
 

The Pearl of the Danube
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Active Excursion: Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.
This afternoon enjoy Budapest on your own. Indulge in a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafés. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA
(B,L,D)
 

Castles, Vineyards, and Cosmopolitan Culture
Active Excursion: Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Walking Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the Gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral—Hungary’s centuries-old coronation church.
Alternatively, in your free time take a bicycle and a picnic from the ship to explore the local sights along the Danube.

Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA
(B,L,D)
 

Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions
Active Excursion: Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Explore the Habsburg Empire with a morning 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, OR:
Classic Excursion: 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.
Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—summer home of the Habsburg empire.
Consider a tram ride to Vienna’s Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby.
Classic Excursion: Attend a Royal Waltz Concert featuring classical masterpieces by Mozart and Johann Strauss, performed brilliantly by professional musicians in one of Europe's prettiest venues.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜRNSTEIN
(B,L,D)

 

A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins
Active Excursion: Take a Hike up with your Adventure Host to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle above the village during the Crusades.
Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Melk.
MELK
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below
Active Excursion: Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube River and around Melk, OR:
Classic Excursion:Take a Guided Tour of the frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey.
Discovery Excursion: Later, enjoy a Wine Tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Passau.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU
(B,L,D)
 

Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Active Excursion: Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join an afternoon Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.”
Alternatively, you may join a full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or a full day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG
(B,L,D)
 

Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle
Active Excursion: Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Explore Regensburg’s rich Jewish history with a guided tour of the Old Jewish Quarter, synagogue, and museum, uncovering centuries of culture, resilience, and heritage in this UNESCO city, OR:
Classic Excursion: 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.
Spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Roth.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH
(B,L,D)
 

Legends and History Lessons
Classic Excursion: Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal—linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas.
Classic Excursion: 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 Excursion: Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich.
Tonight, relax onboard with live entertainment as you sail to Bamberg.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG
(B,L,D)
 

The City of Seven Hills
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Walking Tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.
Discovery Excursion: Attend an onboard lecture to learn about European history and culture.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG
(B,L,D)
 

A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road
Active Excursion: Join your Adventure Host for a hike to explore Würzburg's charm, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco OR:
Discovery Excursion: Savor the flavors of Franconia with a guided winery visit and cellar tasting. Then, depending on the season, stroll through the city's charming old town or among the vines of the renowned Würzburger Stein vineyard with panoramic views of the Main River Valley.
This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MILTENBERG
(B,L,D)
 

Beauty on the Main River
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active Excursion: Discover Miltenberg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany’s oldest inn.
Later, enjoy onboard entertainment as you cruise to Rüdesheim.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM
(B,L,D)
 

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
Active Excursion: Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, followed by a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee OR:
Discovery Excursion: Take a Guided Visit to the historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle and enjoy a delicious wine tasting, OR:
Classic Excursion: Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.
This afternoon cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and see the famous rock of the Lorelei—where mythological siren lured ill-fated sailors to shore.
Discovery Excursion: Enjoy a remarkable classical music concert in a lovely baroque venue at Engers Castle, home to the Villa Musica Rhineland-Palatinate National Foundation, one of Germany’s largest music institutions.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE
(B,L,D)
 

Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland
Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
Active Excursion: Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—explore the Old City and see its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral.
Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years!
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM
(B,L,D)
 

Colorful Canals of Amsterdam
Active Excursion: Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:
Classic Excursion: Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR:
Classic Excursion: Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam with a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”
Spend free time on your own to explore the colorful cafés, galleries, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
(B,L,D)
 

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
(B)
 

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 9 September 2026 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Airfare not included unless otherwise stated. All savings and bonus nights (if applicable) are included in the advertised price.  Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Intrepid Travel and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see in store for details. 

*Terms and conditions: From price of $11,007 is per person, twin share, based on 21 July 2027 departure, category E cabin and includes a Fly Free and save $700 per person marketplace offer and an additional $100 per person Helloworld exclusive saving. All care is taken to promote correct pricing, is subject to cruise availability and will be confirmed at time of reservation. Offers valid for new bookings deposited by 29 October 2026, cannot be claimed retrospectively. Marketplace offer and Helloworld exclusive offer are combinable with each other but not combinable with any other promotion except Welcome Back Credit. Offers applicable across all cabin categories. Cabin upgrade cost will apply. Fly free to the value of $2,500 per person - charges apply if airfare exceeds this value. Offer valid on select 2027 Magnificent Rivers of Europe cruises. A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit totalling $2,500 per person is required at time of booking or by 29/10/2026 (whichever comes first) to secure the airfare ($1750) and cruise ($750). Airfares are based on economy class travel departing SYD/MEL/BNE/PER/ADL with travel to select European ports and include government taxes current at the time of booking. A surcharge may apply for flights from other Australian cities and any flight deviations. Airlines and booking classes are subject to availability and may include Singapore Airlines (N class) and Qatar Airways (O class), depending on routing. A surcharge may apply if the allocated booking class is unavailable and a higher booking class is required. Frequent flyer point accrual may be limited and is subject to airline policy. Tickets must be issued by the Avalon Waterways air desk. Business Class upgrades may be available on request and are subject to availability and additional charges. Cancellations after booking incur a minimum fee equal to the deposit or as otherwise specified. Full cancellation penalties may apply. Booking amendments may incur additional charges. Airline schedule changes are subject to change without notice and Avalon Waterways is not liable for any additional costs incurred due to airline changes. SafetyNet Protection can be purchased in conjunction with this offer. SafetyNet Protection applies to the cruise component of the booking only and does not apply to the airfare component of the booking or any air-related fees, charges or penalties. Offer applicable to singles - single supplement applies. Offer not applicable to group bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Offer may be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice. Complimentary transfers are offered at select times and dates and must be booked in conjunction with Avalon services and flights booked through Avalon where applicable. Additional restrictions may apply, refer to the website www.avalonwaterways.com.au

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FLY FREE plus SAVE $800* per person
Destination:
Multiple Cities, Multiple
Duration:
14 Nights
Offer ends:
29 October 2026
Valid for travel:
3 July 2027 – Avalon Expression 21 July 2027 – Avalon Impression Other departures available between MAY – OCT 2027, seasonal surcharges may apply.
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