Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Budapest
8 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Impression, departing Budapest and calling at Cruising along the Danube Bend, Visegrád, Vienna, Krems, Grein and Linz and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Danube
- Departs
- Budapest
- Returns
- Vilshofen
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Where this voyage takes you
- History & Culture
- Walking/Hiking
- Cycling
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
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
Cruising along the Danube Bend
- Day3
Visegrád
- Day4
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
- Day5
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
- Day6
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
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
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
Linz
An Austrian city on the Danube between Salzburg and Vienna, with a large baroque main square at its heart. A pair of funiculars and a tram climb the Pöstlingberg hill above town, and it serves as a river gateway toward the Salzkammergut lakes.
- Main Square
- Pöstlingberg hill
- Danube promenade
Linz
An Austrian city on the Danube between Salzburg and Vienna, with a large baroque main square at its heart. A pair of funiculars and a tram climb the Pöstlingberg hill above town, and it serves as a river gateway toward the Salzkammergut lakes.
- Main Square
- Pöstlingberg hill
- Danube promenade
- Day8
Engelhartszell an der Donau
Schlögen
A hamlet on the Danube in Upper Austria, known for the Schlögener Schlinge, a dramatic double loop where the river doubles back between forested hills. River ships pass through this quiet stretch of the valley, prized for its walking trails and views.
- Schlögen Loop
- Danube valley
- Forest trails
- Day9
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
- 6 Jul 2026
- 31 Aug 2026
- 14 Sep 2026
- 27 Apr 2027
- 11 May 2027
- 6 Jul 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Budapest FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Budapest, Cruising along the Danube Bend, Visegrád, Vienna, Krems, Grein, Linz, Engelhartszell an der Donau, Schlögen and Vilshofen.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Budapest and ends in Vilshofen.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Avalon Impression.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Jul 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026 and 27 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.