10 days tour

Danube Dreams With 2 Nights In Prague For Wine Lovers (Westb

Danube Dreams With 2 Nights In Prague For Wine Lovers (Westb

This tour includes:

Meals

Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients Avalon Freshยฎ healthy cuisine options at every meal Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Freshยฎ options and daily a la carte specials Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Freshยฎ options and rotating chefโ€™s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge. Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrรฉes and desserts or cheese Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistroโ€™s tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner Avalon FlexDiningยฎ flexible dining times with menu & venue options Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapรฉs New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

Guide

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

Accommodation

7 nights of accommodation onboard an Avalon Waterways River cruise ship 2 nights in Prague

Transport

Avalon Waterways River cruise ship

Others

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship Panoramic windows throughout the ship Elegant, contemporary design & decor Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges Covered Observation Lounge Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day Elevator Non-smoking interior and staterooms Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. WELCOME ABOARD New embarkation procedures to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including: - Social distancing throughout embarkation - Mandatory health screening, including touch-free temperature-check, for all guests and crew - Luggage disinfection prior to onboarding (with crew wearing gloves and masks) FRESH AIR, INSIDE AND OUT In addition to our Open-Air staterooms, the air in our ships is not circulated between staterooms; only within an individual stateroom and mixed with fresh, outside air BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE New social distancing guidelines for guests throughout their Avalon cruise, include: - Reducing ship capacity as required for more space on board per guest - Introducing more dining venues for more dining space per person - Crew wearing masks for the duration of the cruise during any guest interaction - Providing masks for guests to wear during any event where social proximity could become an issue, including disembarkation for excursions and safety drills - Adjusting ratio of guides and coaches for excursions NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE CLEANLINESS - Electrostatic disinfecting systems - UV disinfecting systems TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS Reducing risk with hands-free service, including: - More hand-sanitizing stations throughout the ship - Required use of hand-sanitizing stations when leaving the ship, returning to the ship and entering dining venues as well as entering each public/common space - Self-serve stations, including bu ets, drinks, specialty co ees and snacks have been replaced with crew service - All buffets (breakfast and lunch) replaced by a full range of aฬ€ la carte menu choices - Hourly (or more frequent) disinfection of all public areas COMMITMENT TO THE CLEANEST SHIPS Enhanced cleaning procedures throughout each ship, including these additional steps that go above-and-beyond Avalonโ€™s already strict procedures: - Deep disinfection of each stateroom between cruises, including: - Use of disinfectants and cleaning materials that meet the highest standards - Soft goods in each stateroom (mattress, sofa, window coverings, chairs, etc.) disinfected between cruises - Disinfection of all dining areas between meals - Disinfection of all shared items like umbrellas, bicycles and other Adventure Center items - Disinfection of all goods prior to loading on the ship - Ongoing crew training in protective equipment use and hygiene FOCUS ON CREW HEALTH Ensuring a healthy crew, including: - Medical certifcate required prior to start of contract - Daily temperature checks - Social distancing in crew living quarters - Regular health screenings Avalon will continue to review and update Assurance initiatives as we make our return to the worldโ€™s waterways including adhering toโ€”and building uponโ€” the standards set forth by travel and health agencies across the globe, including the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC), Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Danube Dreams With 2 Nights In Prague For Wine Lovers (Westb

  • Day 1 Day 1: Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)

      Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Shipยฎ is Ready for Boarding.

      Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 pm.

      Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

      The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs, cafรฉs, and confections.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST

      Meals:
      Dinner

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  • Day 2 Day 2: Budapest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Budapest

      The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe

      Activity active:
      Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroesโ€™ Square and a visit to a unique wine cellar system where you can taste Hungarian wines in a very special way.

      This afternoon, choose from a wide selection of optional excursions.

      Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the cityโ€™s cafรฉs and pubs or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 3 Day 3: Bratislava, Slovakia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Bratislava, Slovakia

      Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle

      Activity active:
      Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the sight of royal coronations at St. Martinโ€™s Cathedral.

      This afternoon, 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.

      Activity discovery:
      In the evening, join onboard a lecture and tasting hosted by your Master of Wine.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 4 Day 4: Vienna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Vienna

      Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte

      Activity active:
      Explore Viennaโ€™s Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Explore the Habsburg empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Viennaโ€™s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complexโ€”Winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephenโ€™s Cathedral.

      You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schรถnbrunn Palaceโ€”the former imperial summer home of the Habsburg monarchy.

      Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Kรคrntnerstrasseโ€”the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna, or take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local cafรฉ 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.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DรœRNSTEIN

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 5 Day 5: Dรผrnsteinโ€“Wachau Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Dรผrnsteinโ€“Wachau Valley

      A Kingโ€™s Ransom and Castle Ruins

      Activity active:
      Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Discover the fascinating world of wine within a labyrinth underneath the surface which is about 900 years old. While sipping a selection of different wines, you will learn how the wine production developed over the centuries till nowadays, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Walk and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheartโ€”who was imprisoned in the castle during the Crusades.

      Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Ybbs.

      Activity active:
      Alternatively join your Adventure Host for a bike along the river.

      Location:
      YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK

      Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below

      Activity classic:
      Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Tour of Melkโ€™s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.

      Activity discovery:
      Enjoy an onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 6 Day 6: Linz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Linz

      Legendary, Lovely Linz

      Ask about todayโ€™s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Walk through the cityโ€™s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatzโ€”Austriaโ€™s largest medieval squareโ€”and the towering white-marble Trinity Column.

      Consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburgโ€”the city of Mozartโ€”or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.

      You may otherwise spend the afternoon on a biking picnic along the banks of the Danube or hike through Linzโ€™s beautiful nature trails to Pรถstlingberg for a birdโ€™s-eye view of the city and river below.

      Activity discovery:
      Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of Wine.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 7 Day 7: Schlรถgen Oxbowโ€“Passau, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Schlรถgen Oxbowโ€“Passau, Germany

      Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet

      This morning, cruise through the Schlรถgen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river.

      Activity discovery:
      Enjoy an onboard chocolate and wine tasting with your Master of Wine while sailing to Passau.

      Activity active:
      Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided City Walk into Passau, the beautiful โ€œCity of Three Rivers.โ€

      Before sailing to Vilshofen. take a little free time to explore Passauโ€™s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artistsโ€™ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephenโ€™s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal.

      Activity discovery:
      Join an onboard wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 8 Day 8: Vilshofen (Disembarkation)โ€“Regensburgโ€“Prague, Czech Republic
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Vilshofen (Disembarkation)โ€“Regensburgโ€“Prague, Czech Republic

      Magical Regensburgโ€”Bavariaโ€™s Medieval Miracle

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided City Walk in Regensburg and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoriaโ€”built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.

      Take free time to enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then step back in time through historic lanes and squares of todayโ€™s modern and vibrant Regensburg. Continue to the Golden City of Prague.

      Meals:
      Breakfast

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  • Day 9 Day 9: Prague
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Prague

      Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradฤany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Townโ€™s Astronomical Clock.

      Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager.

      Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square or admire the arches and statues decorating Charles Bridge.

      Meals:
      Breakfast

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  • Day 10 Day 10: Prague
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Prague

      Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

      Meals:
      Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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