Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
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day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Budapest
Day 2
Vienna
Day 3
Vienna
Day 4
Krems
Melk
Day 5
Passau
Day 6
Regensburg
Day 7
Nuremberg
Day 8
Nuremberg
Day 9
Nuremberg
Day 10
Bamberg
Day 11
Würzburg
Day 12
Miltenberg
Day 13
Frankfurt
Day 14
Speyer
Day 15
Strasbourg
Day 16
Breisach
Day 17
Basel
when to sail
Upcoming departures
6 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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17-Night Europe Cruise from Budapest FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Europe cruise calls at Budapest, Vienna, Krems, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Würzburg, Miltenberg, Frankfurt, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach and Basel.
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 Basel.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Avalon Illumination.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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