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Illuminations on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2026

From Prague to Budapest
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Tour Itinerary

Your European vacation begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. Guided sightseeing shows you its best-known treasures. See the Astronomical Clock, Hradčany Castle, and St. Vitus Cathedral. Regensburg is one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. Guided sightseeing will show you the Old Town Hall, the Porta Pretoria and many mansions with high towers denoting the status and wealth of their early owners. Transfer to Vilshofen where your Danube River cruise begins. Passau, Germany, the “City of Three Rivers” lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Explore the city with a Local Guide and admire the Patrician houses and baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Linz, Austria, see the Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square that forms the center of the city. Enjoy the magnificent views as your river cruise takes you through the picturesque wine region of Wachau Valley. Stops include Melk to visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey and Krems. Vienna, the “City of Music,” makes an immediate impression with its lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace and neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House. In Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a guided walk takes you through the delightful Old Town and to the Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. Sail to Esztergom for a visit to its Basilica and a Palinka tasting, then continue to Visegrad for a canoe excursion along the Danube river or a hike in the Danube-Ipoly National Park. In Budapest, the vibrant capital of Hungary, see the must-see sights with a local expert. In your free time stroll along the main shopping street of Váci utca, or take pictures from Fisherman’s Bastion, for the best panoramic views of Budapest. From the Golden City of Prague to the Pearl of the Danube in Budapest, your European river cruise is an experience not to be missed!

  1. Day 1
    PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
    Welcome to the Golden City of Prague—Explore the City of 100 Spires

    Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City and its surrounding countryside at your leisure.

  2. Day 2
    PRAGUE
    Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine

    CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock.

    Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River.

    Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square, or browse the market stalls at Charles Bridge.

    (B)


    Meals:   Breakfast
  3. Day 3
    REGENSBURG, GERMANY–VILSHOFEN (EMBARKATION)
    Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle

    After breakfast this morning, you’ll drive to Regensburg.

    CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk in Regensburg and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.

    Take free time to enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then step back in time through historic lanes and squares of today’s modern and vibrant Regensburg.

    Continue on to Vilshofen to board your Avalon Suite Ship® for a welcome reception.

    EVENING CRUISE TO PASSAU

    (B,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  4. Day 4
    PASSAU–SCHLÖGEN OXBOW
    Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet

    ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers".

    Before sailing to Linz, take a little free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists’ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephen’s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal.

    This afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube’s dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlögen Oxbow.

    Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  5. Day 5
    LINZ, AUSTRIA
    Legendary and Lovely Linz

    Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

    ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along the Danube, OR:

    CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk through the city’s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz—Austria’s largest medieval square—and the towering white-marble Trinity Column.

    Consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart, or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.

    You may otherwise spend the afternoon on a biking picnic along the banks of the Danube or hike through Linz’s beautiful nature trails to Pöstlingberg for a bird’s-eye view of the city and river below.

    This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.

    OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  6. Day 6
    MELK–WACHAU VALLEY
    Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below

    CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.

    Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Krems.

    KREMS An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley

    ACTIVE Experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world.

    OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA

    (B,L,D)



    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  7. Day 7
    VIENNA, AUSTRIA
    Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel and Sachertorte Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube

    ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour along the famed Ringstrasse and pedestrian avenues of Vienna to see the city’s highlights from a unique perspective, OR:

    DISCOVERY Take an Insider’s Tour of Vienna to get behind the scenes of her sights and attractions. You will meet locals, have the chance to prepare some food, and enjoy other surprises, OR:

    CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vienna, including a tour of Belvedere Palace to see Gustave Klimt’s renowned “Kiss” painting.

    Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse then take a break for a piece of Sachertorte. Or enjoy an optional excursion in Schönbrunn.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  8. Day 8
    VIENNA
    Feast for the Soul

    DISCOVERY Enjoy a morning Guided Walking Tour to see the city in her best light, along with breakfast at a Viennese café, OR:

    CLASSIC Dive into one of the world’s most important museums with a Guided Tour of the Habsburg family’s private art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, and enjoy Italian or Dutch master works.

    This evening consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.

    OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  9. Day 9
    BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
    Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle

    Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

    ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:

    CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the sight of royal coronations at St. Martin’s Cathedral.

    Enjoy free time to discover on your own Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, rich in history and culture, but also a green city with its forests and parks just a hop away from the city center.

    Later, relax on board with live entertainment.

    OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ESZTERGROM

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  10. Day 10
    ESZTERGOM, HUNGARY
    Mountains Views and Pàlinka

    ACTIVE Take an E-bike Guided Tour and explore the surroundings of the Pilis Mountains Region. Enjoy the view from the lockout point at Dobogókő, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour into the scenic Carpathian Basin for a visit of the ancient Esztergom Basilica that includes the traditional Pàlinka tasting in its impressive cellar.

    Enjoy a brief cruise to Visegrad during lunchtime.

    VISEGRÁD

    Jousting Tournaments and Dracula’s Tower

    ACTIVE Explore Hungary’s beautiful Danube-Ipoly National Park and visit Count Dracula’s prison tower on a Hiking Tour, OR:

    ACTIVE Take part in a Canoe Excursion through the picturesque Bend Region of the Danube for a truly unique perspective of one of the river’s most beautiful stretches, OR:

    DISCOVERY Join a Guided Visit to the Medieval Knights Tournament at Visegrád’s Lower Castle, featuring targeting and fighting demonstrations by members of the St. George Knightly Order.

    Spend free time after your selected activities to explore Palotaház, where stonemasons, smiths, potters, and paper-makers produce their traditional items using age-old techniques.

    This evening, enjoy a sailing into Budapest and magnificent views of the beautiful Parliament Building.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST

    (B,L,D)




    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  11. Day 11
    BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
    War Heroes and Hot Water

    ACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:

    CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.

    This afternoon choose among a wide offer of Optional Guided Excursions or take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying some free time exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  12. Day 12
    BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

    (B)


    Meals:   Breakfast

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Inclusions

  • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
  • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
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Accommodations

Prague: Prague Marriott
Located in the heart of Prague, just a short stroll away from the Old Town Square and Charles Bridge, this sophisticated 239-room hotel combines a great location with top notch service. A smart grill restaurant serves both Czech and international cuisine, the relaxed hipster-styled Bourbon bar offers a great range of wines, cocktails and BBQ dishes. There is also an on-site Italian style café, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property.
Address:
V Celnici 8
Prague , Czech Republic
Prague: Cosmopolitan Hotel Prague
A stunning 106-room boutique hotel set in an historic townhouse that dates back to 1889, perfectly located on a quiet street in the heart of Prague's Old Town. Modern Czech cuisine is served in a trendy bistro style setting with an open plan kitchen. For relaxation and connectivity, there is a 24-hour fitness studio, sauna, and free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property. The hotel is ideally located on a quiet street of the Prague Old Town, only a few steps from all important shopping and sightseeing attractions.
Address:
Zlatnicka 3/1126
Prague 1 , Czech Republic
Prague: Art Deco Imperial Hotel
An historic 126-room ornate property oozing old world glamour with architecture dating back to 1913. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. This hotel is home to the famous Cafe Imperial which specializes in traditional Czech cuisine with a modern twist and there is also a fashionable bar for drinks and snacks. The Spa offers a sauna, steam room as well as a fitness center.
Address:
Na Porici 15, 110 00
Prague , Czech Republic
Budapest: Budapest Marriott
This modern 364 room property enjoys a prime downtown location and offers convenience blended with style. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the lobby and the hotel has a fitness center with sauna and Jacuzzi. The trendy Mediterranean Grill restaurant serves tasty Hungarian dishes and the stylish lounge bar offers tapas style food and cocktails.
Address:
Apaczai Csere Janos U.4
Budapest , Hungary

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Globus Tours Customer Trip Reviews

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4.2
Accommodations
3.9
Itinerary
4.3
Professional Staff
4.5
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4.2
Value for Money
4
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MC Margaret on May 27, 2025  
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5
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5
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5
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5

An enjoyable and stress-free experience all the way.

JM Judith on May 18, 2025  
Accommodations
3
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5
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5
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5
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3

The tour guide and the bus driver were both outstanding! A great experience.

MW Mary on May 15, 2025  
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3
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1
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3

Unfortunately we were left at our hotel when we had signed up for a dinner and entertainment at Bunratty Castle. My Grand and I went to the hotel reception and told them. We were given 2 10% off the meal in the dining/bar area. I complained to the tour guide and he replied he didn’t know how that could happen because he counted heads on the coach and drove off. It wasn’t until the next day, the couple who “crashed” our excursion came up and apologized to me. I’m still miffed there wasn’t more professional approach by the tour leader. I think he had been drinking.

KR Kumar on May 11, 2025  
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Fabulous Trip and exceeded all our expectations! Wonderful!!

JM John on May 05, 2025  
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Devan was great!

MA Michele on May 02, 2025  
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The Globus travel guide Paul was friendly, funny and prompt. He clearly explained our daily routine. He was a true historian and we learned so much about Ireland. Excellent! Our driver Adrian was friendly, punctual, polite and helpful. Excellent!

JM John on Apr 20, 2025  
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Devan was great!

JV Joseph on Apr 17, 2025  
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Globus is a fantastic company to travel with. It was my first experience and I loved every day of it!!

SB Stanley on Apr 08, 2025  
Accommodations
5
Itinerary
3
Professional Staff
5
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5
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3

This was our sixth Globus tour. Three with Avalon. We have always had a great time and cannot wait for our next one in October.

GC Gloria on Mar 01, 2025  
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5
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5
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I have traveled numerous times with Globus and I am very satisfied with their service and tour packages. I also have recommended Globus Tours to family and friends, and they tell me how grateful they are for the recommendation. Globus make travelling an unforgettable experience. The hotels are beautiful and modern. The activities are exciting, and the places visited are fantastic which makes a trip memorable.

RM Richard on Feb 15, 2025  
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5
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This Globus Independent tour of Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangkok exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed the included itinerary, and the optional excursions were exceptional. The tour guides who cared for us in each city were top of their profession. We learned so much and they were fun, caring and extremely helpful.

NW Nancy on Feb 15, 2025  
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5
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Some rooms lacked A/C and hotel gym.

RK Robert on Feb 10, 2025  
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5
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5
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5
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5
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We had a great time on this trip!

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