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Linz (Salzburg)

5 nights · Europe

5-night Europe cruise: Vilshofen to Budapest on Avalon Imagery II

The Danube Symphony (Eastbound) is a 5-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Imagery II, operated by Avalon Waterways. Departing Vilshofen on July 16, 2027 and arriving in Budapest on July 21, 2027, the voyage visits 7 ports including Linz (Salzburg), Wachau Valley, Krems. Fares start from $3,029 per person.

Length
5 nights
Departs
Jul 16, 2027
Returns
Jul 21, 2027
Ports of call
7

Voyage code WPB

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Linz (Salzburg)

Baroque facades, numerous churches and, at the centre, the river. As you can see, it’s possible to describe Linz, Austria’s largest port city, in a single sentence. But that would be doing it an injustice, since there’s a whole lot more to Linz than buildings and water. In recent years, this former industrial hub has morphed into a European cultural stronghold. No matter whether it’s theatre, cinema, art or music, there’s both great demand and great support for culture here. The city also provides magnificent views – particularly in the evening – from the pilgrimage church on the Pöstlingberg hill.

Wachau Valley

Around 80 kilometres west of Vienna is the Wachau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This valley is lined with steep slopes on which some of Europe’s best grape varieties grow. In the midst of all this, you’ll keep spotting castles, palaces and Romantic ruins on the hills, which bear witness to a distant past. With such an enchanted landscape, it’s not surprising that there are many legends about the Wachau, dealing with both mythical phenomena and real-life events, including the Napoleonic Wars. Authors such as Josef Wichner and Hans Plöckinger published collections of these legends – the ideal thing to read while you are visiting the area.

Krems

The 1,000-year-old city of Krems lies at the end of the Wachau valley. With its medieval buildings and the Steiner Tor – a city gate and popular landmark – it’s a lovely place for a leisurely stroll. Its historic monuments include the Bürgerspitalkirche, a church built in 1470 under Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor. It has a high altar, which was created by Johann Bernhard Grabenberger between 1860 and 1882. Further sites of interest include the Kunsthalle Krems – a museum which focuses on contemporary art – and the Caricature Museum Krems. At the latter, regular special exhibitions as well as permanent exhibitions by the artists Manfred Deix and Gustav Peichl are sure to put a smile on your face.

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Oceanview
$3,029
Suite
$4,529
Tracked range
154 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Oceanview $3,029 $3,029 on Aug 14 $3,279 on Apr 15
Suite $4,529 $4,461 on Mar 29 $4,779 on Apr 15
Cabin grades
6 total
Deluxe StateroomOceanview · D
Deluxe StateroomOceanview · E
Panorama SuiteSuite · A
Panorama SuiteSuite · B
Panorama SuiteSuite · P
Royal SuiteSuite · S

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Oceanview

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$605 / night

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Deluxe Stateroom

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from $3,029

$605 / night

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Deluxe Stateroom

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from $3,029

$605 / night

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Suite

from $4,529

$905 / night

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Panorama Suite

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from $4,529

$905 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Panorama Suite

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from $4,600

$920 / night

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Panorama Suite

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from $4,743

$948 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Royal Suite

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from $5,814

$1,162 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

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The journey

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Vilshofen

Day 1 Jul 16, 2027

Vilshofen

Vilshofen an der Donau is a town in the German district of Passau.

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Avalon Imagery II

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Avalon Imagery II

If image is everything, the Avalon Imagery II is the real thing. The Avalon Imagery II embodies all of Avalon's outstanding traditions to deliver exceptional cruise experiences and service. Passengers can choose from two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. At a spacious 200 square feet, our Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording the incomparable opportunity to awaken each morning with Europe's splendid scenery at your feet. Onboard amenities include complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, an expanded Fitness Center, elevator, alternative light menu options in the Panorama Bistro or al fresco grill lunch at the Sky Bistro. Relax to your heart's content on the an expansive Sky Deck's premium lounge chairs, take a dip in the whirlpool, get cool in the shade on deck, and play deck games too! Your image just got a lot more relaxed.

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