7-night Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers Eastbound Cruise

Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. After breakfast this morning, you'll drive to Regensburg. 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 Deggendorf to board your Avalon Suite Ship® for a welcome reception. (Breakfast, Dinner),

Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. Before sailing to Linz, take a little free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephan'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 onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),

Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. Before sailing to Linz, take a little free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephan'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 onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),

Legendary and Lovely Linz. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart, or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Ceský 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),

Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Dürnstein. DÜRNSTEIN: A King's Ransom and Castle Ruins. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),

Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Dürnstein. DÜRNSTEIN: A King's Ransom and Castle Ruins. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),

The Wachau Valley has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 2000, and it is an area known for its wine, landscape and medieval towns. Tiered vineyards line the green hillsides, where history melds into the landscape in picturesque villages.

Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Dürnstein. DÜRNSTEIN: A King's Ransom and Castle Ruins. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),

Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube. You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—the former imperial summer home of the Habsburg monarchy. Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Kärntner Straße—the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna. Take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local café to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel. This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),

Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle. 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),

War Heroes and Hot Water. 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast),