HomeSearchMagnificent Rivers of Europe – Avalon Illumination – Avalon Waterways – 2026-05-16
Avalon Illumination
Avalon
Avalon
Bar
Club
Crew
Guest
Observation
Panorama
Hair
Sky
WhirlPool
Dining

Magnificent Rivers of Europe

  • 16th May 2026
  • 14 Nights
  • Budapest
  • Avalon Illumination
Avalon Waterways

Inside price from

Enquire for price

Balcony price from

Enquire for price

Outside price from

Enquire for price

Suite price from

Enquire for price

* based on twinshare stateroom

Call 13 70 79 Enquire

Your itinerary

  • Budapest, Hungary
  • Budapest, Hungary
  • Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Vienna
  • Durnstein
  • Wachau Valley
  • Melk
  • Passau
  • Regensburg
  • Roth
  • Nuremberg
  • Bamberg
  • Wurzburg
  • Miltenberg
  • Rudesheim
  • Rhine Gorge
  • Cologne
  • Amsterdam, Holland
  • Amsterdam, Holland
Day 1

16th May '26

Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 2

17th May '26

Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 3

18th May '26

Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danube. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 4

19th May '26

Vienna
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 5

20th May '26

Durnstein
Dürnstein is a small town on the Danube river in the Krems-Land district, in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in the Wachau region and also a well-known wine growing area. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 5

20th May '26

Wachau Valley
The Wachau Valley is an Austrian region near the Danube River, west of Vienna. It’s known for its rolling hills, vineyards and fortresses. Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the castle above the town of Dürnstein. Highlights of nearby Gottweig Abbey include its lavish baroque church and views across the valley. Melk Abbey is a vast monastery also with an opulent baroque church. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 5

20th May '26

Melk
Melk is an Austrian town on the River Danube, west of Vienna. It’s known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town. Gold statuary adorns its domed Abbey Church, and the huge library houses medieval manuscripts. The Marmorsaal is a baroque hall with a ceiling fresco and red marble walls. South of Melk, gardens surround Renaissance Schallaburg Castle, which hosts cultural exhibitions. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 6

21st May '26

Passau
Passau, a German city on the Austrian border, lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Known as the Three Rivers City, it’s overlooked by the Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century hilltop fortress housing a city museum and observation tower. The old town below is known for its baroque architecture, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, featuring distinctive onion-domed towers and an organ with 17,974 pipes. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 7

22nd May '26

Regensburg
Regensburg, a Bavarian city on the Danube River in southeast Germany, is known for its well-preserved medieval core. The 12th-century Stone Bridge, a 310m-long icon with 16 arches, crosses the river to the old town. The 13th-century Regensburg Cathedral, a twin-spired Gothic landmark, is home to the Regensburger Domspatzen choir. Walhalla, a Parthenon replica just east of the city, honors illustrious Germans. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 8

23rd May '26

Roth
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 8

23rd May '26

Nuremberg
Nuremberg is the largest city of the German federal state of Bavaria after its capital Munich, and its 518,370 inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 9

24th May '26

Bamberg
Bamberg is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, laid out over 7 hills where the Regnitz and Main rivers meet. Its old town preserves structures from the 11th to 19th centuries including the muraled Altes Rathaus (town hall), which occupies an island in the Regnitz reached by arched bridges. The Romanesque Bamberg Cathedral, begun in the 11th century, features 4 towers and numerous stone carvings. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 10

25th May '26

Wurzburg
Würzburg is a city in Germany’s Bavaria region. It’s known for lavish baroque and rococo architecture, particularly the 18th-century Residenz palace, with ornate rooms, a huge fresco by Venetian artist Tiepolo and an elaborate staircase. Home to numerous wine bars, cellars and wineries, Würzburg is the center of the Franconian wine country, with its distinctive bocksbeutel (bottles with flattened round shapes). More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 11

26th May '26

Miltenberg
Miltenberg is a town in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the like-named district and has a population of over 9,000. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 12

27th May '26

Rudesheim
Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 12

27th May '26

Rhine Gorge
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 13

28th May '26

Cologne
Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, is the region’s cultural hub. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 14

29th May '26

Amsterdam, Holland
Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Day 15

30th May '26

Amsterdam, Holland
Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. More
Less
Arrive

0:00

Depart

0:00

Your ship - The Avalon Illumination

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.

Avalon
Avalon
Bar
Club
Crew
Guest
Observation
Panorama
Hair
Sky
WhirlPool
Dining

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.

24-hour Room Service
Bistro

Description

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.

Food and Drink

24-hour Room Service
Bistro

Staterooms

suite

Comfort Collection Beds European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed ... configuration Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options Direct-dial telephone Well-stocked minibar Complimentary water In-room safe Marble countertops in bathroom Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony 6-person sitting area Writing desk and chair Sofa Complimentary Wi-Fi One King-Sized Bed or Two Twins

More

outside

Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotto ... n 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 100 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

More

Similar Cruises

  • Date
    Trip
    Cruise Ship
    Nights
    Price
  • 11 Jul 2026
    Magnificent Rivers of Europe
    Avalon Illumination- 14Nights
    14
    Inside price from
    Enquire for Price
  • 12 Sep 2026
    Magnificent Rivers of Europe
    Avalon Illumination- 14Nights
    14
    Inside price from
    Enquire for Price
  • 15 Jun 2027
    Magnificent Rivers of Europe
    Avalon Illumination- 14Nights
    14
    Inside price from
    Enquire for Price
  • 08 Aug 2027
    Magnificent Rivers of Europe
    Avalon Illumination- 14Nights
    14
    Inside price from
    Enquire for Price

*Based on Twinshare cabin

Stores

Thank you!

I am also interested in the following:

How would you like us to contact you?:

Traveller information

Additional information

Call 13 70 79 or enquire to book this cruise

Passenger first name limit

Due to cruise line restrictions for online bookings, we ask that passengers with first names exceeding 10 characters to please ring us on 1300 269 432 so we can help you complete your booking.

Close
Passenger last name limit

Due to cruise line restrictions for online bookings, we ask that passengers with last names exceeding 15 characters to please ring us on 1300 269 432 so we can help you complete your booking.

Close
Passenger name limit

Due to cruise line restrictions for online bookings, we ask that passengers with first names exceeding 10 characters and/or last names exceeding 15 characters to please ring us on 
1300 269 432 so we can help you complete your booking.

Close