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5-night Europe cruise: Vilshofen to Budapest on Avalon Expression

The Danube Symphony (Eastbound) is a 5-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Expression, operated by Avalon Waterways. Departing Vilshofen on October 14, 2027 and arriving in Budapest on October 19, 2027, the voyage visits 7 ports including Linz (Salzburg), Wachau Valley, Krems. Fares start from $3,604 per person.

Length
5 nights
Departs
Oct 14, 2027
Returns
Oct 19, 2027
Ports of call
7

Voyage code WPB

Linz (Salzburg)

5 nights · Europe

from $3,604 pp

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Why this route stands out

A closer look at the journey

Linz (Salzburg)

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Wachau Valley

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Krems

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Price tracking

Today’s fare, in context

Price history

30 days
Fare details

Fare details

Per person
Current fares
Oceanview
$3,604
Suite
$5,104
Tracked range
Mar 29 – Oct 15
Price history by cabin type
CabinLast recordedLowestHighest
Oceanview $3,604 · Oct 14 $3,304 on Mar 29 $3,604 on Apr 15
Suite $5,104 · Oct 14 $4,661 on Mar 29 $5,104 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

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted).

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Current prices

Per person · 2 guests

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Inside

No recorded fare

Oceanview

from $3,604

$720 / night

Fare rows

Deluxe Stateroom

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $3,604

$720 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:27 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: D

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Deluxe Stateroom

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $3,604

$720 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:27 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: E

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Balcony

No recorded fare

Suite

from $5,104

$1,020 / night

Fare rows

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $5,104

$1,020 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:27 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: B

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $5,175

$1,035 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:27 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: A

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $5,318

$1,063 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:27 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: P

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The journey

5 nights, in order

Vilshofen

Day 1 Oct 14, 2027

Vilshofen

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The full itinerary

8 scheduled calls
Avalon Expression

Your ship

Avalon Expression

Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Expression features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. Express yourself while cruising your way on the Avalon Expression!

5★ 2,775 GT 166 Passengers Built 2013
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