12 days tour

The Blue Danube Discovery With 2 Nights In Budapest & 2 Nigh

The Blue Danube Discovery With 2 Nights In Budapest & 2 Nigh

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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).

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Itinerary of your trip The Blue Danube Discovery With 2 Nights In Budapest & 2 Nigh

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

      Day 1: Budapest, Hungary

      Welcome to Budapestโ€”Hungaryโ€™s Captivating CapitalThe day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europeโ€™s shining city on the Danube.

  • 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 classic:Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroesโ€™ Square.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.Meals:Breakfast

  • Day 3 Day 3: Budapest (Embarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Budapest (Embarkation)

      Time for Coffee, and ConfectionsWith a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Try Budapestโ€™s famous thermal bath spas, then lunch in a garden or rooftop eatery before boarding your Suite Shipยฎ. Overnight:EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA(B,D)

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

      Day 4: Vienna, Austria

      Viennese Waltzes on the Beautiful Blue Danube Visit the Adventure Center for todayโ€™s activities with your Adventure Host.Enjoy sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia. Relax on the Sky Deck to see the rolling landscape and red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital of Bratislava come into view. This evening in Vienna, you may choose to join an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.Overnight:OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5 Day 5: Vienna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Vienna

      Royal Collections and Amusing AttractionsActivity active:Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR;Activity classic:Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Viennaโ€™s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complexโ€”the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephenโ€™s Cathedral.Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schรถnbrunn Palaceโ€” summer home of the Habsburg Empire. Enjoy free time this afternoon to take a tram to visit Viennaโ€™s Prater amusement park or one of the many museums nearby. You may also borrow a bike from the ship to explore Viennaโ€™s square or the banks of the Danube.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. Overnight:OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DรœRNSTEINMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

      Day 6: Dรผrnstein

      A Kingโ€™s Ransom and Castle Ruins Activity active:Join a Hike up to the castle ruins with your Adventure Host for a spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:Activity classic:Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheartโ€”who was imprisoned in the castle above the village during the Crusades.Enjoy coffee or a cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. Location:MELK Frescoes Above and Vineyards BelowActivity active:Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube river and around Melk, 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 the flavors of the Wachau Valley with a Wine Tasting on board.Overnight:EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAUMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 7 Day 7: Passau, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Passau, Germany

      Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet Activity classic:Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful โ€œCity of Three Rivers.โ€Alternatively, join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburgโ€”the city of Mozartโ€”or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.Meet your ship back in Passau after your full-day selected activity for sailing.Overnight:EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 8 Day 8: Regensburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Regensburg

      Bavariaโ€™s Medieval MiracleJoin your Adventure Host for todayโ€™s special activities.Activity active:Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoriaโ€”built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Alternatively spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Roth. Overnight:EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTHMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 9 Day 9: Roth. Excursion To Nuremberg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Roth. Excursion To Nuremberg

      Legends and History LessonsActivity discovery:Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canalโ€”linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas.Activity active:Explore Roth's Lauter valley with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Rothโ€”with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor, OR: Activity classic:Choose a Guided Sightseeing of Nurembergโ€”with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:Activity classic:Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Groundsโ€”used by the Third Reich.Overnight:EVENING CRUISE TO NUREMBERGMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 10 Day 10: Nuremberg (Disembarkation)โ€“Prague, Czech Republic
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Nuremberg (Disembarkation)โ€“Prague, Czech Republic

      Welcome to Prague! Explore the City of 100 SpiresEnjoy free time to explore the Golden City of Prague and its surrounding countryside. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River.Meals:Breakfast

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

      Day 11: Prague

      Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine Activity classic:Take a Guided City Walk, and visit the Hradฤany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Townโ€™s Astronomical Clock. Spend free time hiking the nearby hillsides, or stay in town to stroll the city of Prague to photograph its stunning cityscape. You might catch the entertaining street performers, visit the market stalls at Charles Bridge, and sample Pragueโ€™s famous beer varieties in a local restaurant. Meals:Breakfast

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

      Day 12: 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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