Cruise itinerary
7-Night Danube Cruise from Budapest
7 nights · Danube · 7 ports of call
7-night Danube cruise aboard Avalon Impression, departing Budapest and calling at Visegrád, Vienna, Krems, Grein, Engelhartszell and Vilshofen.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Danube · Europe
- Departs
- Budapest
- Returns
- Vilshofen
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Budapest
Hungary's grand capital, split by the Danube into hilly Buda and flat Pest. River ships moor in the centre, within reach of the neo-Gothic Parliament, the thermal baths at Széchenyi and the panoramic ramparts of Fisherman's Bastion.
- Parliament Building
- Széchenyi Baths
- Fisherman's Bastion
- Day2
Visegrád
- Day3
Vienna
Austria's imperial capital on the Danube, long the seat of the Habsburgs. River ships call within reach of Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg and St. Stephen's Cathedral, in a city famed for coffee houses, classical music and grand ringstrasse architecture.
- Schönbrunn Palace
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Coffee houses
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Krems
A town at the eastern gateway to Austria's Wachau Valley, where the Krems River meets the Danube. Its medieval old town and the nearby Göttweig Abbey anchor a wine region known for Grüner Veltliner and terraced vineyards.
- Wachau vineyards
- Göttweig Abbey
- Steiner Tor gate
- Day6
Grein
A small market town on the Danube in Upper Austria, set where the river enters the wooded Strudengau gorge. It is known for its hilltop castle, one of Europe's oldest surviving theatres and the green hills of the Mühlviertel around it.
- Greinburg Castle
- Historic theatre
- Strudengau gorge
- Day7
Engelhartszell
- Day8
Vilshofen
A small Bavarian town on the Danube in Lower Bavaria, often a river-cruise stop for its preserved historic core. Vilshofen's pastel market square and riverside setting make it a gateway into the surrounding Bavarian Forest countryside.
- Stadtplatz square
- Danube promenade
- Bavarian Forest
Upcoming departures
- 7 Jul 2026
- 21 Jul 2026
- 1 Sep 2026
- 15 Sep 2026
- 27 Oct 2026
- 10 Nov 2026
- 14 Apr 2027
- 28 Apr 2027
- 12 May 2027
- 7 Jul 2027
- 18 Aug 2027
- 11 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Danube Cruise from Budapest FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Danube cruise calls at Budapest, Visegrád, Vienna, Krems, Grein, Engelhartszell and Vilshofen.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Budapest and ends in Vilshofen.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Avalon Impression.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026, 1 Sep 2026 and 15 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.