AVALON – Austrian Highlights and Bavaria – 9 days
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Introduction
On this wonderful cruise on the Danube River, visit the capital, Vienna, and many charming Austrian towns including Melk, Dürnstein, and Grein before heading into Germany’s Bavaria region. First, enjoy Vienna, with its spectacular museums and awe-inspiring St Stephen’s Cathedral. Explore Dürnstein, a small town above which stands the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. Visit magnificent Melk Abbey, and Grein’s quaint historical theatre. Next, see Munich, delightful Oberammergau, and the fairytale castles of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein.
Itinerary
Featured Hotel – Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
Price & dates
All prices and supplements are per person. The prices and departure dates listed in the table below do not show live availability therefore may not be up-to-date. To find out the latest availability please call us on 0800 612 5677 for information.
Departure Date | Booking Code | Your Ship | Price | |
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07 Apr 2015 | WVP5 | Avalon Vista | £1265 | Includes £1,000 per person saving |
28 Apr 2015 | WVP2 | Avalon Illumination | £1239 | Includes £1,000 per person sailing |
27 May 2015 | WVP | Avalon Artistry II | £1279 | Includes saving of £1,000 per person |
17 Jul 2015 | WVP3 | Avalon Affinity | £2229 | |
06 Sep 2015 | WVP | Avalon Artistry II | £2226 | |
27 Sep 2015 | WVP3 | Avalon Affinity | £2259 | |
09 Oct 2015 | WVP4 | Avalon Expression | £2179 | Limited Availability |
Save at least £1,000 per person on sailings of 7, 28 April and 27 May. Prices shown include savings and are subject to availability
Upgrade supplements
Category | Deck | Affinity | Artistry II Vista, Illumination Expression |
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D | Indigo | £85 | |
B | Sapphire | £265 | £389 |
A | Sapphire | £289 | £410 |
P | Royal | £335 | £459 |
Suite | Royal | £585 | £749 |
Travel Options
Prices are based on flights from Heathrow with British Airways. Flights are also available at a supplement from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Durham Teesside, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and Norwich.
The Avalon experience

Included Highlights
- VIENNA Guided sightseeing
- DÜRNSTEIN Guided walk, Stiftskirche
- MELK Choice of guided visit to Melk’s Benedictine Abbey or Schallaburg Castle; wine tasting
- GREIN Guided walk; visit the historical theatre
- PASSAU Guided walk
- MUNICH Guided sightseeing, see the Marienplatz; excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau and Linderhof Palace
- WELCOME RECEPTION, CAPTAIN’S RECEPTION AND FAREWELL DINNER
Included in the price
- Private door-to-door home pick-up service by executive car for you and your travelling companions
- Flights from London Heathrow with British Airways; regional flights at a supplement
- 5 nights deluxe accommodation in a spacious stateroom with hotel-style beds, ensuite facilities and river views. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors and a French balcony in most staterooms. 3 nights at the Sofitel Munich Bayerpost Hotel, Munich
- All meals on board including full breakfast, buffet lunch and waiter service dinner with quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions; afternoon tea with cakes and sweet treats; a choice of teas and coffees throughout the day. Buffet breakfast in Munich hotel
- Included excursions and sightseeing trips with Local Guides and a choice of optional tours; headsets provided on excursions
- Services of an experienced Cruise Director
- Gratuities for Cruise Director and crew
- On board lectures, activities and nightly piano music
- Welcome reception, Captain’s Reception and Farewell Dinner
- All transfers, local port charges and airport taxes
- A choice of pre- or post- holiday extension
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