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Detailed Ship Information: The Avalon Expression's two full decks of suites feature Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. Enjoy fresh breezes and enchanting scenery from the comfort... Read More

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6 Night - Danube Symphony with in Budapest (Westbound)
Starting in Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Embarkation), Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria, Krems / Wachau Valley, Linz, Vilshofen, Germany (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Jun 12, Sep 23

6 Night - Danube Symphony with in Budapest (Eastbound)
Starting in Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Linz, Austria, Ybbs / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Slovakia, Budapest, Hungary (Disembarkation), Budapest

2026 Sails: Sep 29, Oct 11

2027 Sails: Apr 15, Jun 6, Jul 30

2027 Sails: May 5, Oct 14

7 Night - Danube Symphony with in Munich (Westbound)
Starting in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria, Krems / Wachau Valley, Linz, Vilshofen, Germany (Disembarkation) Munich, Munich

2026 Sails: Jun 13

7 Night - Danube Symphony with in Munich (Eastbound)
Starting in Munich, Germany, Munich, Munich / Vilshofen (Embarkation), Linz, Austria, Ybbs / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Slovakia, Budapest, Hungary (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Sep 27, Oct 9

2027 Sails: Apr 16, Jun 7, Jul 31

2027 Sails: May 3, Oct 12

7 Night - Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with in Prague
Starting in Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation), Main River Village, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Nuremberg (Disembarkation) Prague, Czech Republic, Prague

2027 Sails: Nov 29

8 Night - Danube Symphony with in Budapest & in Munich (Westbound)
Starting in Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Embarkation), Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria, Krems / Wachau Valley, Linz, Vilshofen, Germany (Disembarkation) Munich, Munich

2026 Sails: Jun 12, Sep 23

8 Night - Danube Symphony with in Munich & in Budapest (Eastbound)
Starting in Munich, Germany, Munich, Munich / Vilshofen (Embarkation), Linz, Austria, Ybbs / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Slovakia, Budapest, Hungary (Disembarkation), Budapest

2026 Sails: Sep 27, Oct 9

8 Night - Active & Discovery On the Danube with in Budapest (Westbound)
Starting in Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Embarkation) Danube Bend, Visegrad, Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Krems, Grein, Engelhartszell / Schlogen Oxbow, Vilshofen (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Oct 3

8 Night - Christmastime On the Danube with in Prague (Eastbound)
Starting in Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Prague / Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation), Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Austria, Vienna, Vienna (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Dec 12

2027 Sails: Apr 15, Jun 6, Jul 30

2027 Sails: May 3, Oct 12

2027 Sails: Oct 6

2027 Sails: Dec 2

8 Night - Christmastime On the Danube with in Prague (Westbound)
Starting in Vienna, Austria (Embarkation), Vienna, Melk / Grein, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Nuremberg (Disembarkation) Prague, Prague

2027 Sails: Dec 10

9 Night - Danube Dreams with in Prague (Westbound)
Starting in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Durnstein / Wachau Valley, Linz, Schlogen Oxbow / Passau, Germany, Vilshofen (Disembarkation) Regensburg / Prague, Czech Republic, Prague

2026 Sails: May 28, Jul 23

9 Night - Danube Dreams with in Prague (Eastbound)
Starting in Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany / Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau / Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion to Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Slovakia, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Jun 16, Jul 28

9 Night - Active & Discovery On the Danube with in Prague (Westbound)
Starting in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation) Danube Bend, Visegrad, Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Krems, Grein, Engelhartszell / Schlogen Oxbow, Vilshofen (Disembarkation) Regensburg / Prague, Czech Republic, Prague

2026 Sails: Oct 4

2027 Sails: Mar 31, Apr 28, Jun 19, Sep 23

2027 Sails: Jun 10, Aug 3, Sep 28

2027 Sails: Oct 7

10 Night - Active & Discovery On the Danube with in Budapest & in Prague (Westbound)
Starting in Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Embarkation) Danube Bend, Visegrad, Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Krems, Grein, Engelhartszell / Schlogen Oxbow, Vilshofen (Disembarkation) Regensburg / Prague, Czech Republic, Prague

2026 Sails: Oct 3

10 Night - German Grandeur with in Munich for Beer Enthusiasts (Eastbound)
Starting in Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion to Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Rudesheim, Germany / Rhine Gorge, Frankfurt Excursion to Seligenstadt, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg (Disembarkation) Munich, Munich

2026 Sails: Nov 6

2027 Sails: Oct 6

11 Night - Illuminations On the Danube with in Prague (Eastbound)
Starting in Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany / Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau / Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Bratislava, Slovakia, Esztergom, Hungary, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Jun 2

2027 Sails: Apr 5

11 Night - Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with in Prague
Starting in Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion to Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany / Heidelberg Excursion, Frankfurt Excursion to Rudesheim, Main River Village, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Nuremberg (Disembarkation) Prague, Czech Republic, Prague

2027 Sails: Nov 25

15 Night - The Danube from Germany to Romania with in Bucharest
Starting in Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau / Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion to Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Slovakia, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Serbia, Belgrade, Golubac / Donji Milanovac Excursion to Lepenski Vir / Iron Gates Gorge, Vidin, Bulgaria, Rousse / Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Excursion, Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation) Bucharest, Bucharest

2027 Sails: Jun 12

17 Night - The Danube from Germany to Romania with in Prague and in Bucharest
Starting in Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany / Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau / Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion to Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Slovakia, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Serbia, Belgrade, Golubac / Donji Milanovac Excursion to Lepenski Vir / Iron Gates Gorge, Vidin, Bulgaria, Rousse / Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Excursion, Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation) Bucharest, Bucharest

2027 Sails: Jun 10

17 Night - The Danube from Germany to Romania with in Bucharest and in Transylvania
Starting in Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau / Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion to Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Slovakia, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Serbia, Belgrade, Golubac / Donji Milanovac Excursion to Lepenski Vir / Iron Gates Gorge, Vidin, Bulgaria, Rousse / Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Excursion, Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation) Bucharest, Brasov, Brasov / Sinaia / Bucharest, Bucharest

2027 Sails: Jun 12

19 Night - The Danube from Germany to Romania with in Prague, in Bucharest & in Transylvania
Starting in Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany / Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau / Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion to Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Slovakia, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Serbia, Belgrade, Golubac / Donji Milanovac Excursion to Lepenski Vir / Iron Gates Gorge, Vidin, Bulgaria, Rousse / Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Excursion, Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation) Bucharest, Brasov, Brasov / Sinaia / Bucharest, Bucharest

2027 Sails: Jun 10

22 Night - Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with in Bucharest
Starting in Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge / Rudesheim, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Volkach, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Serbia, Belgrade, Golubac / Donji Milanovac Excursion to Lepenski Vir / Iron Gates Gorge, Vidin, Bulgaria, Rousse / Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Excursion, Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation) Bucharest, Bucharest

2026 Sails: Jul 9

24 Night - Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with in Bucharest and in Transylvania
Starting in Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge / Rudesheim, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Volkach, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Serbia, Belgrade, Golubac / Donji Milanovac Excursion to Lepenski Vir / Iron Gates Gorge, Vidin, Bulgaria, Rousse / Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Excursion, Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation) Bucharest, Brasov, Brasov / Sinaia / Bucharest, Bucharest

2026 Sails: Jul 9

About Avalon Expression Cruise Tours

The Avalon Expression's two full decks of suites feature Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. Enjoy fresh breezes and enchanting scenery from the comfort of your suite. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning facing the splendid passing scenery. Onboard amenities include an expanded fitness center, Internet corner, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and the delightful open-air bistro.

Ship Amenities:
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows
Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
Sky Deck with shade awnings
Wi-Fi access
Expanded fitness center
Non-smoking interior
Elevator
Elegant, contemporary design throughtout
Outside Viewing Deck
Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe
English-speaking crew
Sightseeing with a Certified Local Guide
Cruise Director
Onboard lectures, activities & nightly entertainment
Revolutionary engineering
Room service available featuring Continental breakfast and beverages
Sky Deck Whirlpool
Internet Corner
Hair salon (manicures available)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Relax and enjoy onboard movie nights
Complimentary use of iPad mobile digital devices
Biking excursions available in Amsterdam and Durnstein
Alternate dining experience with local specialties and lighter fare in the Panorama Bistro
Behind-the-scenes ship tour
Choice of excursions - Leisurely, Traditional or Essential Sightseeing options
Complimentary maps and use of Nordic walking sticks
Culture & Cruise onboard experiences with local chefs, entertainers, artisans and experts
Expanded "on-demand" in-room entertainment
Guest Services is available to recommend, reserve and further personalize your cruise
Panorama Bistro
Sky Deck Game Area

Avalon Expression Cruise Tours Itineraries