Unsupported browser
Legendary Danube River Cruise with Prague
August 31, 2022 to
September 10, 2022
From Prague to vibrant Budapest this Danube River cruise journey takes you to four countries—each with its own beauty, history, and cultural treasures. Enjoy two nights in the “golden city” of Prague, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Stand in front of Old Town’s medieval Astronomical Clock, which amazes as an intricate timepiece and piece of art piece unlike anything else in the world. Travel to Nuremberg, Germany, to board your Avalon Suite Ship® on the Main Danube Canal and visit the 1000-year-old city with a Local Guide. Next, reach Regensburg, the only German city not bombed during WWII. Lovers of architecture will enjoy the many listed buildings of historic interest, and Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Passau, known for its narrow, winding streets, offers the magnificent Italian baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Melk, you will visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest monasteries, which sits high on a bluff. Take in the breathtaking views before continuing through the picturesque Wachau Valley to the romantic sounds of Vienna, the “City of Music.” Your European river cruise vacation ends in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with guided sightseeing and free time to explore this vibrant city on your own.
Itinerary
Your journey begins in Chicago O’Hare, where you will board your overnight flight to Prague.
Welcome to the Golden City of Prague! Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City and its surrounding countryside. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River.
Hotel: Prague Marriott (or similar)
Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine
Choose to take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradcany Castle Grounds, see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town’s Astronomical
Clock. Take time to mingle with the locals, watch street performers in Wenceslas Square, or browse the market stalls at Charles Bridge.
Hotel: Prague Marriott (or similar)
Meal: Breakfast
The Secret Romance of Picturesque Prague
The morning is free to explore Prague on your own to enjoy the stunning architectural beauty of the city. This afternoon board the ship in Nuremberg and enjoy a dinner on board.
Overnight Docking in Nuremberg
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Legends and History Lessons
Choose from the following options - ACTIVE Explore Roth's Lauter valley with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Roth—with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor, OR: CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich. DISCOVERY Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal—linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas.
Continue your evening and enjoy live entertainment on board.
Afternoon/evening cruise to Regensburg
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle
Choose to join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress, or instead join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Alternatively spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.
Evening/overnight cruise to Passau
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet
Today choose to take a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers” or join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart—or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov instead. Sail to Linz this afternoon or join your ship after your selected full-day excursion.
Linz, Austria - Legendary Lovely Linz
Enjoy a free afternoon to linger in Linz. Take a bicycle from the ship and cycle along the Danube or follow one of Linz’s
many nature trails for a bird’s-eye view of the city and river below.
Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
Overnight cruise to Melk
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below
Choose from the following options - ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a Morning Hike through Melk’s beautiful countryside, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.
Continue the day by enjoying a coffee or a cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Vienna.
Vienna - Viennese Waltzes on the Beautiful Blue Danube
This evening, you may choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.
Overnight Docking in Vienna
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Royal Collections, and Amusing Attractions
Choose from the following options - ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s
Cathedral. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace— summer home of the Habsburg Empire.
Enjoy free time this afternoon to take a tram to visit Vienna’s Prater amusement park or one of the many museums nearby. You may also borrow a bike from ship to explore Vienna’s square or the banks of the Danube. Later, relax on board with live entertainment as you sail to Budapest.
Evening/overnight cruise to Budapest
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
War Heroes and Hot Water
Choose from the following options - 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, select from a variety of Guided Optional or spend free time soaking in one of Budapest’s famous thermal
baths. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube, or enjoy Budapest’s cafés, pubs or nightlife.
Overnight docking in Budapest
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your vacation comes to an end with breakfast this morning and transfers to the airport.
Meal: Breakfast
Hotels and Daily Itinerary are subject to change.
Inclusions
Air-Inclusive Package
- Round-trip air from Chicago O’Hare to Prague, Czech Republic and returning from Budapest, Hungary including air taxes and fees
- Transfers between the airport, ship, and hotel (when purchasing air-inclusive package)
Hotel Accommodations
Two (2) night hotel stay in Prague, Czech Republic at the Prague Marriott (or similar)
Includes hotel service charges, taxes and luggage handling
Cruise Accommodations
Deluxe seven (7) night Avalon river cruise on the beautiful Avalon Envision from Nuremberg, Germany to Budapest, Hungary
Included Meals
- All meals onboard the ship are included with Chef-inspired regional recipes
- Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily onboard your ship
- Breakfast during your hotel stay in Prague.
Fox Flourish!
- Onboard credit to be used toward drinks, optional tours or spa in the Euro equivalent of $50.00 USD per person
- Complimentary pre-paid gratuities
- Premium Fox World Travel Gift given with your travel documents
Premium Tour Experiences
- Start your journey with two nights in Prague and explore the City of 100 Spires by taking a Guided Walking Tour venturing out at your own pace.
- In Roth take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this Bavarian town or excursion to Nuremberg and learn about the medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic Cathedral and Kaiserburg Castle.
- Select evenings will have onboard local entertainment for all to enjoy on your cruise
- Join an excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Welteburg or roam around Regensburg to see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) built in 179 AD
- Explore Passau, the City of Three Rivers, on a Guided City Walk or choose to take an excursion to Salsburg – The City of Mozart
- At your own pace take a bicycle from your ship and cycle along the Danube in Linz. You may even take one of the many trails up to see a bird’s eye view of the city and river below!
- Join a Guided Tour of Melk and the Benedictine Abbey or hike through its beautiful countryside
- Take an optional excursion to a Royal Walz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall
- Explore the Habsburg Empire of Vienna on a Guided City Tour to see unforgettable landmarks or bike Vienna’s Danube Island with an Adventure Host
- In Budapest hike up to a viewpoint in the area or enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing tour then relax the evening and night away.
Tour Services
- Luxuriously appointed river view staterooms with hotel beds, hair dryer, safe and flat-screen TV with satellite for complimentary movie and entertainment options
- Remarkable service from your English-speaking crew and on-board tour director
- Escorted by a professional, local Tour Director from Avalon
- Professional tour manager from Fox World Travel*
- Customized, informative travel documents containing trip details and helpful packing and planning information
Not Included: Airline flights on land-only packages, air-imposed baggage fees, gratuities for airport porters, tour guides, motorcoach drivers, meals (other than those included in the package); optional excursions that may be offered, and any items of a personal nature. Travel insurance protection is not included. Ask your travel consultant about our reasonable options.
*Minimum of 30 travelers required for the Fox World Travel tour manager to accompany the group. In the event the minimum number is not reached, the tour may still include a professional, local guide in the destination.
Pricing
Air Inclusive
Deluxe Cabin
| Categories E & D |
| See special discounts below! |
| Two riverview windows |
| Airfare Included |
| Based on double occupancy |
Panorama Suite
| Categories B, A & P |
| See special discounts below! |
| French Balcony |
| Airfare Included |
| Based on double occupancy |
Cruise Only
Deluxe Cabin
| Categories E & D |
| See special discounts below! |
| Two riverview windows |
| Airfare Included |
| Based on double occupancy |
Panorama Suite
| Categories B, A & P |
| See special discounts below! |
| French Balcony |
| Airfare Included |
| Based on double occupancy |
All current air taxes and fees of $521.03 per person are included and subject to change.
Single pricing available upon request. Single Supplement Waiver may be available. Early Booking Discounts do not apply when a Single Waiver is applied to the reservation.
Flights
Roundtrip flights from Chicago O’Hare are currently pending
Flight schedules are subject to change and FWT has no control over flight changes, seat assignments, delays or cancellations. Tickets will be non-refundable once issued. Changes will be subject to a fee plus any fare difference. Additional restrictions may apply. Checked baggage fees may apply.
Pricing and flight options from other cities available upon request.
Notes
Optional Motorcoach Transfer
Group motorcoach transfer to and from Chicago O’Hare from select pick-up points are $45 per person each direction ($90 per person roundtrip) is available to add to the tour package.
Optional Insurance
Cancellation and travel protection is strongly recommended. Fox World Travel offers several plans with Travel Guard Insurance. Details and rates can be obtained from your travel consultant.
Cancellation Penalties
- From date of deposit to May 5, 2022: Initial deposit of $250.00 per person
- May 6, 2022 –June 22, 2022: 50% package price cancellation fee + applicable airline fees
- June 23, 2022 – July 27, 2022: 75% package price cancellation fee + applicable airline fees
- July 28, 2022 through day of travel: No refunds
Airline tickets are non-refundable once ticketed.
A valid passport is required with a validity of at least six months beyond the return date of the trip.
Note: Daily Itinerary is subject to change. Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary. Substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water levels or other uncontrollable factors.
Book Now
RESPONSIBILITY: We and any sponsoring organizations act only as agent for the suppliers of travel services such as airlines, hotels, car rental companies, tour operators, restaurants, sightseeing companies, entertainment providers, and cruise lines (the "Suppliers"). We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of the Suppliers that cause losses or damages arising from physical or emotional injury, property or other economic damage, consequential damages, or monetary losses, or arising from any other causes beyond our control. We reserve the right to make any changes in the itinerary deemed necessary, and also the right to decline or retain any person as a member of the Trip. If you choose to arrange your own transportation for any portion of the Trip, we are not responsible for any arrangements or associated costs should there be a change in date that requires changes or cancellation to transportation arranged by you. We are not responsible should there be any changes with vacation hosts, tour managers, or entertainment. You grant to FWT and its designated agents the right to acquire and use the audio, photographic, video and other portrayals of your image, likeness, and voice in any medium of any nature whatsoever, including the Internet, for the purpose of trade, advertising, sales, publicity or otherwise, without compensation.
We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travelers, but we are not responsible in the event we are unable to do so nor are we responsible for any denial of services by Suppliers. The American with Disabilities Act is only applicable within the United States and facilities for disabled individuals are limited outside its borders. Most transportation services, including a touring motor coach, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. We regret we cannot provide individual assistance to a vacation participant for walking, dining, getting on and off motor coaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well-being. Motorized scooters are unsuitable for most vacations.
We have no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the Suppliers, unsafe conditions, health hazards, weather hazards, or climate extremes at locations to which you may travel. For information concerning possible dangers at destinations, we recommend contacting the Travel Warnings Section of the U.S. State Department at (202) 647-5225 or www.travel.state.gov. For medical information, we recommend contacting the Centers for Disease Control at (877) FYI-TRIP or www.cdc.gov/travel. You assume full and complete responsibility for checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of your destination(s), and all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). You hereby release us from all claims arising out of any problem covered in this paragraph. You agree that the courts in Winnebago County, Wisconsin will be the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims brought by you or us, and you hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
We work vigilantly with the Suppliers to maintain integrity of the price you were originally quoted and placed on deposit. There may be certain circumstances where your vacation may be subject to a price increase prior to full payment due to a supplier or government issued surcharge. Prices will not increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees, fuel surcharges, exchange fluctuations or any combinations of these. Fox World Travel will make a reasonable attempt to contact you prior to issuing charges.