Specialty river cruises for wine aficionados are hosted by several river cruise lines, including AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld & more. Today, I’m highlighting a wine cruise by Avalon Waterways in honor of National Wine Day!
Taking place in April 2023, this Danube Dreams Cruise is a great first river cruise if you love wine!
Itinerary: 8 Day Budapest to Deggendorf (Westbound)
Day 1 Budapest (Embarkation)
Flights arrived by 3:30pm, onboard by 5pm with onboard welcome reception, and time to relax, enjoy the city, Overnight in Budapest
Day 2 Budapest
Choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square and visit a wine cellar or hike with your Adventure Host
Day 3 Bratislava-Hainburg
Choice of guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral or hike up to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host; free time in Hainburg; onboard lecture on wine and tasting
Day 4 Vienna
Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 5 Dürnstein-Wachau Valley-Ybbs.
Excursion to Melk: Choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein or visit a local wine cellar; cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, Ybbs city sightseeing or bakery workshop; onboard wine and cheese tasting
Day 6 Linz
Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column; onboard food and wine pairing dinner
Day 7 Passau
Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising; onboard wine and chocolate tasting; choice of guided tour or hike with your Adventure Host
Day 8 Deggendorf (Disembarkation)
Your cruise ends this morning.
What’s included?
- 8 Days River Cruise Journey + 4 Countries to see & visit (Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, & Germany) + 6 Guided Sightseeing Tours – Your Choice of a few + 1 Onboard Wine & Chocolate Tasting
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, Panoramic windows, & Elegant, contemporary design & décor plus Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
- Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges, not to mention the 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
- Avalon FlexDining® for more venue and seating options, including flexible seating times in our Panorama Dining Room plus Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal as well as Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with every lunch and dinner
- Daily a la carte breakfast with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily specials and Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’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.
- Daily Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, sweet treats & sandwiches
- Daily four-course a la carte dinner in the Panorama Dining Room with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts. Includes selections of regional recipes, Western dishes and vegetarian options.
- Enjoy a tasting menu with a view in the Panorama Bistro – a less formal “sit-down” atmosphere while lingering over several satisfying selections
- Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine and canapés
- Panorama Lounge featuring premium spirits and Avalon specialty cocktails, along with local entertainment special guests
- Cocktails available on the Sky Deck & Fresh fruit throughout the day
- Bikes, Canoe, kayak and jogging excursions, Maps for hiking, biking and jogging routes, Fitness and wellness activities, Fitbits, & Avalon Adventure Host
- Comfort Collection Beds with choice of mattress firmness, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, Bathrobes & slippers, Premium L’Occitane bath products, Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door, Flatscreen satellite TV with free movie channels, Individual climate control and in-room safe, & USB Ports
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