- 8 Sailing Dates
- 5 Nights
- Vilshofen
- Avalon Illumination
- Ref: AVALONWPB70926
Overview
Shining bright in Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Illumination features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony.
Shining bright in Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Illumination features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. The Avalon Illumination truly shines on Europe's rivers.
What's Included
Book a selected 2027 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise to receive £200 off per person on the cruise/land or cruise only price. Offer is combinable with Welcome Back Credit. The discount can be applied to members of group bookings, based on individuals adding a name and non-refundable per person deposit within the promo window. Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. PRBW306 PRBW306
Route
Cruise Itinerary
<p>VILSHOFEN, GERMANY (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.</p><p>Flights into Munich must arrive by 2 pm. </p><p>Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.</p><p>EVENING CRUISE TO LINZ</p><p></p>
Arrive 2027-09-26 00:00:00<p>LINZ, AUSTRIA Legendary, Lovely Linz</p><p>Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.</p><p>ACTIVE Join an expert guide for a trek up to Mount Pöstlingberg for a whole new perspective of beautiful Linz and its surrounding area, OR:</p><p>CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery-the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR:</p><p>CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk through the city’s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz—Austria’s largest medieval square—and the towering white-marble Trinity Column.</p><p>During free time, you might join an Optional Excursion of Mauthausen Memorial.</p><p>OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO YBBS</p><p></p>
Arrive 2027-09-27 00:00:00<p>YBBS–WACHAU VALLEY An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley</p><p>DISCOVERY Enjoy sweet interactive experiences and tastings of local Austrian products as you visit a pastry-baking workshop and an Austrian bee farm, OR:</p><p>DISCOVERY Join a guided visit to two family-owned farms and discover how they produce delicious traditional specialties and products, OR:</p><p>CLASSIC Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle.</p><p>Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Krems.</p><p>KREMS</p><p>An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley</p><p>ACTIVE Experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: </p><p>DISCOVERY Enjoy a Guided Visit to a vineyard or apricot orchard to try your hand at harvesting practices and preparing local specialties, OR:</p><p>CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world.</p><p>Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.</p><p>OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA</p><p></p>
Arrive 2027-09-28 00:00:00<p>VIENNA A Feast for the Soul in Vienna </p><p>Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.</p><p>ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: </p><p>CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Visit to House of Strauss and embark on an interactive journey through Vienna's illustrious past at an immersive audio-visual experience. After the tour, enjoy a coffee and homemade cake, OR:</p><p>CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire with a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.</p><p>Optional tours today include a Guided Tour of magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of Habsburg royalty. Alternatively, you can choose to spend your free time strolling Austria’s famed Kärtnerstrasse and stop in a local café to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.</p><p>You may also choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.</p><p>OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA</p><p></p>
Arrive 2027-09-29 00:00:00<p>BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle</p><p>ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:</p><p>CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk, including quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the royal coronation site of St. Martin’s Cathedral.</p><p>AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST</p><p></p>
Arrive 2027-09-30 00:00:00<p>BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.</p><p></p>
Arrive 2027-10-01 00:00:00Prices & Dates
Prices shown for: Save £400 per couple on selected 2027 European Cruises. Subject to availability.
Ship & Accommodation
Home Suite Home
Suite Dreams. Sweeter Mornings.
Linger a little longer by starting the day with complimentary Continental breakfast room service. With the world at your feet from your window-facing Comfort CollectionSM bed, savour the best view to sweeten your morning coffee with the widest view in river cruising.
Awaken to a New World
It's hard to tell where the luxury of your Panorama Suite ends and the world outside begins. Rise each day to your wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic window, creating the industry's only Open–Air Balcony®—with nothing between you and the view.
Consider Yourself at Home
Your choice of Comfort CollectionSM mattresses and pillows. Egyptian cotton sheets and European-style duvets. Premium L’Occitane® bath products. Plush bath towels, robes, and slippers. Marble-top bathrooms with roomy glass-enclosed showers. Fully stocked mini bar. State-of-the-art flatscreen TVs with a wealth of entertainment options, and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi. These thoughtful amenities and spacious designs are what cruising elevated is all about. So, consider yourself at home—but with a better view!
Your Room is Ready
In addition to our award-winning Deluxe Staterooms, every Avalon European Suite Ship® includes a generous selection of our 200-square-foot Panorama SuitesSM or 300-square-foot Royal Suite—both featuring the widest views in river cruising. Avalon's innovative suite designs elevate river cruising as the only river cruise ships with beds that actually face the view—not the wall. Avalon guests actually cruise with the world at their feet beyond sumptuous Comfort CollectionSM beds and the panorama of river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony®.
Panorama & Royal Suite Amenities
In addition to the Avalon Deluxe Stateroom amenities listed below, the Panorama Suites and Royal Suites include the following additional amenities:
- Wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic window measuring 11'x 7'
- Wall-to-wall panoramic window opens a full 7' to create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony
- Open-Air Balcony with 6-person sitting area
Avalon Amenities
The following amenities are included in all three types of staterooms (Panorama Suite, Royal Suite and the Avalon Deluxe Stateroom) on an Avalon Suite Ship.
- Comfort Collection BedsSM
- Luxurious mattress toppers
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- Soft & firm pillows
- European-style duvets
- Nightly turn-down service
- Choice of bed configuration
- Bedside tables with reading lamps
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Full-size closet mirror
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Individual climate control
- Writing desk & chair
- Flatscreen satellite TV
- English-speaking TV and movie channels with over 50 free movie options
- Well-stocked minibar
- In-room safe
- Direct-dial telephone
- Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi
- L'Occitane® bath products
- Hairdryer
- Large shower with glass door
- Vanity and lighted makeup mirror
Room Features
- Comfort Collection Beds
- Luxurious mattress toppers
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- European-style duvets
- Soft & firm pillows
- Extra blankets
- Choice of bed configuration
- Nightly turn-down service
- Bedside tables with reading lamps
- Premium hairdryer
- L'Occitane bath products
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 50 free movie options
- Alarm clock
- Make-up mirror
- Direct-dial telephone
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Well-stocked minibar
- Complimentary filtered water
- In-room safe
- Individual climate control
- Elegant, contemporary design
- Large mirror in bathroom
- Marble countertops in bathroom
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
- 6-person sitting area
- Full shower with glass door
- Writing desk and chair
- Lighted makeup mirror
- Sofa
- Coffee table
- Double sinks
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- USB Ports
- One King-Sized Bed or Two Twins
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Room Features
- Comfort Collection Beds
- Luxurious mattress toppers
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- European-style duvets
- Soft & firm pillows
- Extra blankets
- Choice of bed configuration
- Nightly turn-down service
- Bedside tables with reading lamps
- Premium hairdryer
- L'Occitane bath products
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 50 free movie options
- Alarm clock
- Make-up mirror
- Direct-dial telephone
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Well-stocked minibar
- Complimentary filtered water
- In-room safe
- Individual climate control
- Elegant, contemporary design
- Large mirror in bathroom
- Marble countertops in bathroom
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
- 6-person sitting area
- Full shower with glass door
- Writing desk and chair
- Lighted makeup mirror
- Sofa
- Coffee table
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
- USB Ports
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Room Features
- Comfort Collection Beds
- Luxurious mattress toppers
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- European-style duvets
- Soft & firm pillows
- Extra blankets
- Choice of bed configuration
- Nightly turn-down service
- Bedside tables with reading lamps
- Premium hairdryer
- L'Occitane bath products
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 50 free movie options
- Alarm clock
- Direct-dial telephone
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Well-stocked minibar
- Complimentary filtered water
- In-room safe
- Individual climate control
- Elegant, contemporary design
- Large mirror in bathroom
- Two windows
- Full shower with glass door
- Writing desk and chair
- Lighted makeup mirror
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
- USB Ports
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Farm-To-Fork Fare.
Fresh and local. While you take in the bountiful views, our innovative chefs bring the local bounties to your plate.
TIME TO INDULGE!
Pull up a chair or pull up the covers with your choice of dining experiences—from dinner in the dining room, to delicacies on the sky deck, to breakfast in bed!
Breakfast
Fresh brews and panoramic views are served with countless sunrise selections including towers of super foods and made-to-order specialties.
Lunch
Refuel for your adventures with regional treats and homemade sweets—from out-of-this-world specialty dishes to down-to-earth favourites you crave.
Dinner
Whether you opt for a sumptuous four-course dinner or a lighter tasting menu, hand-crafted excellence is always on the menu.
Avalon Fresh: The heart-healthy menu everyone loves.
With our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu, you can take an indulgent cruise without drifting from your healthy habits. From eye-opening juices at breakfast to artfully crafted salads at lunch to high-protein plates at dinner, Avalon Fresh options—including vegetarian and vegan specialties—are available at every meal so you can guiltlessly partake in creative cuisine without sacrificing great taste.
Dinner's Ready (Or Breakfast & Lunch) When You Are.
Avalon's Flex Dining® puts a whole new meaning to "Where should we eat?" with your choice of when and where you dine on board. Mix it up with a variety of menus and venues without the strict schedules that cut into your fun. Dine in style in your ship's spacious and elegant glass-walled Panorama Dining Room or mix it up with bite-sized delights in the cozy Panorama Bistro. Al fresco dining more your style? Grab a complimentary picnic basket for a tasty takeaway on shore, pull up a chair for an al fresco lunch on the observation deck, or savour sizzling selections atop the Sky Deck with specialties served hot off the Sky Grill! Need an afternoon nosh? Be our guest for elegant tea service each afternoon in the Panorama Bistro to satisfy your sweet tooth!
A spacious, open-seating dining room with elegant dining service and large panoramic windows is situated on the Sapphire∘ deck. With an elegantly simple design, you can enjoy a full buffet breakfast or lunch with special options for those who wish to eat lightly, and delicious four-course dinners in the evening.
AVALON FRESH
With our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu, you can take an indulgent cruise without drifting from your healthy habits. From energizing juices at breakfast to artfully crafted salads at lunch to high-protein plates at dinner, Avalon Fresh options—including vegetarian and vegan specialties—are available at every meal so you can guiltlessly partake in creative cuisine without sacrificing great taste.
Cuisine: classic · Experience: complimentary
Room service is available for Continental breakfast & beverages.
Cuisine: room · Experience: complimentary
On a sunny day, enjoy hand carved meats and expansive buffets including fresh salads and amazing homemade soups, all a view courtesy of the Sky Grill.
Cuisine: casual · Experience: complimentary
CURATE YOUR CURIOSITIES.
The greatest days are the ones where we wake to a wide-open agenda, a world of possibilities and a blank canvas to color as we please. All Avalon cruises present an exciting menu of included Avalon Choice excursions that put our cruisers in the pursuit of history, mystery, culture, and cuisine with an unparalleled variety in elevated ways. With Avalon, cruisers can be choosers.
Play your way with included Choice Excursions!
Paddle through picturesque landscapes or pedal through classic cityscapes. Stir up delicious dishes passed down through generations or mix up paints to trace the strokes of artistic geniuses. Dream through ancient castle halls or dally along the alleys of cobblestoned villages. Pick how you play with exclusive and included Avalon Choice excursions for the perfect way to play to your preferences, passion, and personal style.
A LOCAL GUIDE WHO’S ACTUALLY LOCAL.
What is an Expert Local Guide? It goes without saying, but we think a true local guide knows the region from experience—not a guidebook. Your local guides on an Avalon Waterways vacation have a passion for sharing the legends and stories behind the sites. They love to share their corner of the world with you, so you walk away with a true feeling and understanding for newly discovered destinations.
FOR THE MOVER.
Whether you enjoy sightseeing by kayak, on two wheels, or on your own two feet, you’ll relish the energy of Avalon’s Active excursion collection. Biking, hiking, and boating tours pack real get-up-and-go for those who like to do the same.
An awakening for the senses, Avalon’s Discovery excursions present heartwarming, brain-tingling, hands-on adventure. Pull up a chair to hear a Viennese waltz, roll up your sleeves to paint like Van Gogh, or grab an apron to whip up a local delicacy.
FOR THE DREAMER.
Nothing beats the classics! Avalon’s Classic excursions put you in the story with timeless tales on guided tours in iconic cities, capitals, and castles. Skip the lines while your heart skips a beat in the rooms where history happened.
The Adventure Center in your ship’s lobby has everything you need to make every day count, including FitBit trackers, stretch bands, yoga mats and more. For those who believe the world is a gym, your Adventure Host is ready to help you cruise down the road, up a mountain, or along the riverbank with complimentary bicycles, Nordic walking sticks and kayaks.
Complimentary Bicycles
Cyclists rejoice! Every Avalon ship is equipped with complimentary bicycles and e-bikes for scenic land cruising and in-town adventures. See your Avalon Adventure Host for maps, suggestions and personally tailored routes created with Komoot, the top-rated planning and navigation app for cycling and hiking.
Your favorite chair. Your go-to snack. Your signature sip. You can’t help but feel at home aboard an Avalon Suite Ship. Avalon cruisers know that feeling aboard our intimate Suite Ships—not as another face in the crowd or a number on a guest list. When you cruise with Avalon, there are certain words you’ll never hear on board. “Take a number” is simply not in our vocabulary. That’s because our staff—from captain to crew to housekeeping to chefs—know the meaning of ‘You First’ when it comes to worldclass service. With a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio, you’ll enjoy personalized VIP treatment delivered with a relaxed luxury that’s never stuffy—just home, sweet home.
CONSIDER YOURSELF AT HOME
Like magic, Avalon makes wide open spaces feel comfy and cozy with the perfect spots to stretch out and enjoy the view, engaging conversation, or the peace and quiet you crave. From the Club Lounge to the Observation Lounge to the Panorama Lounge, you’re sure to find the perfect place to take it all in.
The Panorama Lounge can be found on the Royal Deck.
Enjoy a quiet moment in the Club Lounge whilst enjoying a cappuccino.
The Observation Lounge on the Royal Deck, gives guests a prime view to enjoy the premium spirits.
Guests will find a small Library onboard and guests may check out books from the ship's library free of charge.
The Reception can be found on the Royal Deck.
Fit for All.
Saying hello to adventure doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your healthy habits and restorative rituals. From heart-healthy menu options and heart-pumping activities–from mindful yoga moves to more bikes to explore on shore and innovative ways to work out in our refreshed onboard fitness center, Avalon makes it easy to remain a picture of health amidst the most beautiful scenery in the world.
On Board Fitness Center
Although heart rates are naturally elevated on an Avalon cruise, every Avalon Suite Ship features an updated fitness center—complete with the latest cardio and weight-training equipment—for those not looking to give their abs, biceps or triceps a vacation.
Whirlpool Atop The Skydeck
Although heart rates are naturally elevated on an Avalon cruise, every Avalon Suite Ship features an updated fitness center—complete with the latest cardio and weight-training equipment—for those not looking to give their abs, biceps or triceps a vacation.
Avalon travelers enjoy immersive experiences at every turn. Soak up the culture and cuisine of fascinating regions, then toast the day with therapeutic bubbles in the soothing Sky Deck whirlpool.
Yoga On Board
Before you set out to discover the lives of kings, queens and conquerors, you can easily find your inner warrior, cobra or happy baby. Avalon Adventure Hosts kick-start each day with a combination of yoga poses, Pilates exercises and gentle stretches in the fresh morning air on the Sky Deck or with panoramic views in the Panorama Lounge. Downward dogs welcome.
Situated on the Royal Deck you might like to take advantage of the onboard hairdresser to indulge in a manicure or hair styling.
Relax after a long day and play a game with your fellow guests at the game area towards the rear of the deck.
Avalon Waterways makes reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled and mobility impaired travellers but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so. Because we cannot provide individual assistance to travellers in many situations, and most of our transportation services are not equipped with wheelchair ramps, we recommend that you view our terms and conditions for details and contact us to learn more.
In our many years of cruising experience, we have found that children under the age of eight typically are too young to fully enjoy a cruise vacation. Because of this and for the safety and enjoyment of all passengers, we do not accept children under eight years of age. In addition, please note that there are no special arrangements or activities for children on our ships.
We know that some travellers may have specific dietary requests. Unfortunately, dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed on our vacations. We make our best effort to accommodate your requests, but our vessels, as well as hotels and restaurants, may not be able to manage specific diet requirements. Dietary requirements should be advised at time of booking and we ask that you also discuss these with your Hotel Manager upon embarkation.
Your comfort is our first concern. Onboard and onshore dress codes are casual. Please bring comfortable walking shoes for sightseeing. Dinner attire is casual—open-neck shirts and slacks for men; slacks, skirts, or dresses for ladies. Coats and ties may be worn if preferred. The Welcome and Farewell Dinners in Europe are dressy, but not formal. On the Mekong, Amazon, and Galápagos, dress attire, including coats and ties, is not recommended due to the warm, humid climate.
All ships have non-smoking interiors. Smoking is permitted only in a designated outdoor area of each ship.
Avalon is committed to minimizing its impact on the environment and to reducing its dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
Avalon maintains a policy of "Leave Only Footprints and Take Only Photos." Our staff and major service providers strive to ensure that no removal of any natural or cultural artifacts or materials occurs to ensure each environment looks and functions the same before and after our visit. Our cruise directors educate passengers on our "do no harm" code of conduct to ensure passenger compliance.
Other Info
Gratuities are included for your Cruise Director and Ship’s Crew only and does not include Local Hosts, Local Guides and drivers. For the Egyptian sailing please note that gratuities are not included for your Cruise Director, Ships Crew, Local Hosts, Local Guides or drivers.
- All prices are per person, based on two sharing, and subject to availability.
- A valid passport is required for all passengers. Passports should be valid for at least six months beyond your return date.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all bookings.
- Prices may vary depending on cabin type, departure date, and availability.
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