Cruise itinerary
4-Night Danube Cruise from Vienna
4 nights · Danube · 4 ports of call
4-night Danube cruise aboard Avalon Visionary, departing Vienna and calling at Krems, Bratislava and Budapest.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Avalon Visionary
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Region
- Danube · Europe
- Departs
- Vienna
- Returns
- Budapest
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
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
- Day4
Bratislava
Slovakia's compact capital on the Danube, within sight of both Austria and Hungary. A hilltop castle overlooks a small, walkable old town of pastel facades, baroque squares and the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral where Hungarian kings were once crowned.
- Bratislava Castle
- Old Town
- St. Martin's Cathedral
- Day5
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
Upcoming departures
- 3 Dec 2027
- 13 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
4-Night Danube Cruise from Vienna FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 4-night Danube cruise calls at Vienna, Krems, Bratislava and Budapest.
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 Vienna and ends in Budapest.
How long is this cruise?
4 nights aboard Avalon Visionary.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Dec 2027 and 13 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.