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Danube River Barges and Cruises
Small Group, Small Ship Cruising on European Rivers & Canals
As Europe’s second-longest river and a vital means of transportation for 2,000 years, the Danube is the only major European river to flow from west to east. The Danube river rises in Germany’s Black Forest and flows through or along the borders of 10 countries – Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania, where it divides into an expansive delta, the northernmost branch of which continues along the border of Ukraine and Moldova, before entering the Black Sea. The Main-Danube canal, which joins the Main and Danube rivers and stretches for a length of 106 miles from Bamberg to Regensburg in Germany, with a total of 16 locks, has made it possible to travel by river cruise ship from the North Sea to the Black Sea.
The Danube is a larger space than many of the other European rivers and certainly than the canals used by the small barges popular throughout France. The cruise vessels on the Danube tend to be a bit larger, accommodating from 88 guests and up but you are still assured a personal and small ship experience.
Danube River Cruises:
Bike and Cruise the Danube: Enjoy the most attractive biking trails between Passau and Budapest. The biking tracks on your trip are carefully prepared and can be easily managed with a little training.
Avalon Waterways - Our travelers have inspired us to utilize more than 80 years of travel expertise to design the best river cruise experience possible. We’ve taken everything special about river cruising and made it even better – down to the last detail. Our views are panoramic and spaces large and inviting; comfort is king and dining personalized. And, thanks to our rich partnership with Globus, our itineraries are legendary. Each year, Avalon adds new river cruise ships that deliver the accommodations and amenities desired by today’s traveler. These modern, contemporary-designed ships with revolutionary engineering, state-of-the-art technology, and personalized service are of the highest caliber.
Avalon offer a wide range of Danube Cruises, from 4 days to 26 day river and small ship cruises. Below is a selection of the most popular options. Please contact us for full details on all Avalon Waterways cruise itineraries throughout Europe and for your own copy of their full color brochure. specialgrouptours@yahoo.com
Blue Danube Discovery: 8 days Budapest to Nuremberg (cruise only option) The delightful Danube sets the stage for this incredible journey. Begin in Budapest where you board your river cruise vessel and sail westward, with guided sightseeing in magical Vienna, Passau and other fantastic cities.
Legendary Danube: 8 days from Nuremberg to Budapest (cruise only option) You’ll treasure every moment of this memorable Danube River cruise. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Nuremberg, medieval Regensburg, Passau, Vienna, and Budapest.
Black Sea Discovery: 11 days from Budapest to Bucharest (cruise only option) See the best of Eastern Europe on this exciting Black Sea adventure. Your vacation begins with two overnights in the lively Hungarian capital of Budapest. Board your ship and head south, enjoying guided sightseeing in each city, including inside visits of Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Arbanassi’s Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity, Varna’s National Archaeological Museum, and the National Art Museum in Bucharest.
Christmastime in the Heart of Germany: 8 days from Frankfurt to Prague (cruise only option) Experience the holiday season on this festive river cruise vacation from Frankfurt to Prague. Enjoy guided city sightseeing in Miltenberg, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, and Prague.
Christmastime on the Danube: 9 days from Vienna to Prague (cruise only option) Enjoy the festive atmospheres from Vienna to Prague and all along the legendary Danube on this enchanting river cruise vacation. Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city and delight in the sights, smells and delights of the Holiday season.
ALSO POSSIBLE: 88-passenger River Cloud II Please contact us for full details.
For complete river cruise information and availability, please contact us. specialgrouptours@yahoo.com or 866 725 5250
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