Active & Discovery on the Danube with Avalon
Save up to $3,600 per couple*
8-Day River Cruise from $6,965 Per Person, Twin Share*
Sales from 03 February 2026 to 28 February 2026
Why dip your toes in the Danube when you can explore and adore its landmarks, legends, customs and cuisine in the most interactive ways? Avalon’s Active & Discovery cruises on the Danube invite dreamers and doers to activate their curiosities. To look closer, dive deeper, and forage further into the hamlets and hills of Germany, Austria, and Hungary.
Uncover ancient traditions and local flavors in immersive ways. Enjoy leisurely sightseeing or on-your-own discoveries. Whether you walk through winding alleyways, hike to a castle, bike to a palace or row to your own sanctuary of scenery, our diverse offering of Classic, Discovery and Active excursions along the Danube redefines the rules of engagement.
Move.
Enjoy a little get-up-and-go on your cruising vacation when you:
• Sink your teeth into Count Dracula’s Visegrád prison tower on a hike to new heights
• Paddle a canoe on an excursion through the picturesque Bend region
• Pedal along the postcard-perfect Wachau Valley
And be moved.
Get off the beaten path and relish the world when you:
• See the ancient jousting skills of the St. George Knightly Order at Visegrád Castle
• Savor a merry morning walk, Vienna’s infamous café culture and VIP access to an art museum
• Meet the Count of Clam at Austria’s 12th-century and beautifully preserved Clam Castle
Plus, Classic sightseeing is always available in every port along the way.
Activate your senses and discover a world of wonder in all-new, entirely “you” ways on your personal, passion-packed cruise along the Danube.
Cruise: Budapest, Hungary to Vilshofen, Germany
Voyage: 8 Days
Ship: Avalon Impression
Set Sail: 01 September 2026 (other departures are available at a seasonal surcharge). Price is based on category E Deluxe Stateroom - upgrades available.
Inclusions
- 8 Day Active & Discovery Avalon River Cruise on the Danube
- Avalon’s award-winning Suite Ships
- All meals on board, with world-class menus and flexible dining styles
- Regional beer & wine with your meals, and a complimentary happy hour each night
- Your choice of daily onshore excursions, with Classic, Active & Discovery options
- A professional Cruise Director & Avalon Adventure Host
- Free Wi-Fi onboard, port charges and onboard gratuities
Terms and Conditions: *Sales until 28 February 2026, unless withdrawn or sold out earlier. Pricing featured is based on River Cruise departing 01 September 2026. Save $1,800 per person. Saving is dependent upon cruise and cabin availability and will be confirmed at time of reservation. Applicable cruise dates and savings can be viewed online, on each cruise's dates & prices page. Offer applicable across all cabin categories. Offer valid for new 2026 bookings made and deposited by 28/02/26 or until sold out. Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $750 per person/per cruise required at time of booking to secure reservation and offers. Cruises including intra-tour flights require additional deposit, confirmed at time of reservation. Offers cannot be combined with any other promotion except Welcome Back Credit and/or Second Tour Discount (may be applied when multiple cruises are booked at the same time for travel within the same calendar year). Offer applies to new 2026 bookings only and cannot be applied retrospectively. Offer applicable for singles - single supplement applies. Offer can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice. All offers are correct as at 20 January 2026 & subject to availability, capacity control, currency fluctuation & may be amended or withdrawn at any time without notice. Valid for new bookings only & not combinable with any other offer. Prices are based on Eftpos payment only. We welcome ALL major credit cards however a credit card processing fee will apply. Due to the popularity of cruising, fares detailed cannot be guaranteed, they are subject to change or withdrawal at any time without notice up until full payment is received. Strict amendment & cancellation conditions apply. Please note that some cabins may have obstructed views. Itinerary routings are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company. Cruise lines reserve the right to impose a fuel surcharge should oil prices exceed their specific threshold per barrel. All cruises are subject to the full booking & passage conditions of the respective cruise lines, which passengers will be bound by. Travel agent services fees will apply. Whilst every care is taken to accurately present the information & pricing we reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions. We strongly recommend full comprehensive travel insurance. Further terms & conditions apply. Contact us for details.