Avalon Top Destinations in Germany.

"River cruisers know that size matters when cruising the great rivers of Europe. Aboard our innovative, award-winning Suite Ships, “crowd pleasing” is not in our vocabulary. In fact, Avalon’s best-in-class ships average just 150 guests – some even less – to give you the space, the time, and the attention you deserve—both on board and on shore. With a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio, we’ve perfected the art... "

Germany tours may introduce you to historical cities, romantic castles like Neuschwanstein, Christmas markets, Rhine cruises, the Oktoberfest and the Cuckoo clock.

Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in Germany. Click on the city for more details of the destination.

München is the 3rd largest city of Germany and a highlight to any visit. It is great to have a beer here, during or outside the "Oktober fest". If you can get tickets, you may want to see Bayern Munich, one of the top clubs in Europe. The Black Forest is nearby for relaxing...

Passau is also known as the Dreiflüssestadt ("City of Three Rivers") because the Danube is joined there by the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north. The city exists for more than 2000 years.

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany. It´s recent political history has left its marks, for example with the remainders of the Wall that separated East from West. Nowadays it is a very vibrant international city with lots of young people, startups, fashion, restaurants and art.

Heidelberg is a 800 year old university city on the Neckar river. It is a beloved touristic location thanks to its cityscape. One of the biggest tourist attractions is the Christmas market during the winter time.

Dresden is a nice city in former East-Germany. The royal buildings are among the most impressive buildings in Europe. The most prominent building in the city of Dresden is the Frauenkirche.

Cologne (Köln) is mainly known for: the Dom (huge cathedral), the Eau de Cologne ("parfume"), Carnival and the location near the river Rhine. Locals may also add the beer and the football club...

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We have 172 tours for Avalon Waterways in Germany with duration 5 - 26 Day and rates starting at USD 2,781.

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Google Map: Danube Symphony (Westbound)
From/To
Budapest ⇒ Munich
Countries (4)
Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Ports of call
Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Munich, Vienna
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Expression, Illumination, Impression

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Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Westbound) (7 Days)
Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich (Westbound) (8 Days)
Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest & 2 Nights in Munich (Westbound) (9 Days)
Duration
6 Days
Starting at
USD 2,829
Operator
-18.3%

Starting at

USD 3,464

USD 2,829

6 Days
Next Departure
24-Sep-2026
16-Apr-2027
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Google Map: Danube Dreams (Eastbound)
From/To
Munich ⇒ Budapest
Countries (4)
Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Ports of call
Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Munich, Vienna
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Expression, Illumination, Imagery II, Impression, Tranquility II, ...

Tour Variations:

Danube Dreams (Westbound) (8 Days)
Duration
8 Days
Starting at
USD 3,901
Operator

Starting at

USD 3,930

USD 3,901

8 Days
Next Departure
18-Jun-2027
02-Jul-2027
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Google Map: The Blue Danube Discovery
From/To
Budapest ⇒ Nuremberg
Countries (4)
Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Ports of call
Bratislava, Budapest, Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg, Vienna
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Illumination, Imagery II, Panorama, Passion, Tranquility II, ...

Tour Variations:

The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Budapest (10 Days)
Duration
8 Days
Starting at
USD 4,055
Operator
-6.4%

Starting at

USD 4,330

USD 4,055

8 Days
Next Departure
27-Nov-2026
12-Jun-2027
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Google Map: Active & Discovery on the Danube (Westbound)
From/To
Budapest ⇒ Munich
Countries (3)
Austria, Germany, Hungary
Ports of call
Budapest, Linz, Munich, Vienna
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Expression, Illumination, Impression, Tranquility II

Tour Variations:

Active & Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest (Westbound) (9 Days)
Duration
8 Days
Starting at
USD 4,326
Operator
-6.6%

Starting at

USD 4,630

USD 4,326

8 Days
Next Departure
04-Oct-2026
07-Oct-2027
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Google Map: Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)
From/To
Budapest ⇒ Prague
Countries (5)
Austria, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Ports of call
Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Passau, Prague, Regensburg, Vienna
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Expression, Illumination, Imagery II, Impression, Passion, ...
Duration
10 Days
Starting at
USD 4,825
Operator

Starting at

USD 4,919

USD 4,825

10 Days
Next Departure
26-May-2027
11-Jun-2027
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Google Map: The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Prague
From/To
Budapest ⇒ Prague
Countries (4)
Austria, Czechia, Germany, Hungary
Ports of call
Budapest, Nuremberg, Passau, Prague, Regensburg, Vienna
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Illumination, Imagery II, Panorama, Passion, Tranquility II, ...

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The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Budapest & 2 Nights in Prague (12 Days)
Duration
10 Days
Starting at
USD 4,744
Operator
-5.5%

Starting at

USD 5,019

USD 4,744

10 Days
Next Departure
27-Nov-2026
12-Jun-2027
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Google Map: Christmastime from Budapest to Frankfurt
From/To
Budapest ⇒ Frankfurt am Main
Countries (3)
Austria, Germany, Hungary
Ports of call
Bamberg, Budapest, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Vienna
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Illumination, Passion

Tour Variations:

Christmastime from Budapest to Frankfurt with 2 Nights in Budapest (15 Days)
Duration
13 Days
Starting at
USD 7,344
Operator

Starting at

USD 7,594

USD 7,344

13 Days
Next Departure
29-Nov-2027
Details
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Google Map: Magnificent Europe
From/To
Amsterdam ⇒ Budapest
Countries (4)
Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands
Ports of call
Amsterdam, Bamberg, Budapest, Cologne, Linz, Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rüdesheim, Salzburg, Vienna, Würzburg
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Expression, Illumination, Impression, Passion

Tour Variations:

Magnificent Rivers of Europe (15 Days)
Duration
15 Days
Starting at
USD 7,253
Operator
-6.5%

Starting at

USD 7,761

USD 7,253

15 Days
Next Departure
06-May-2027
16-Oct-2027
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Google Map: Enchanted Europe (Westbound)
From/To
Budapest ⇒ Zurich
Countries (5)
Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland
Ports of call
Bamberg, Basel, Breisach, Budapest, Colmar, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Vienna, Würzburg, Zurich
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Imagery II, Tranquility II

Tour Variations:

Enchanted Europe with 2 Nights in Budapest (Westbound) (18 Days)
Duration
16 Days
Starting at
USD 7,893
Operator
-11.2%

Starting at

USD 8,893

USD 7,893

16 Days
Next Departure
15-Oct-2027
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Google Map: The Danube from Germany to Romania
From/To
Munich ⇒ Bucharest
Countries (6)
Austria, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia
Ports of call
Belgrade, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Linz, Munich, Novi Sad, Vienna
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Expression, Imagery II
Duration
15 Days
Starting at
USD 7,902
Operator
-20.2%

Starting at

USD 9,902

USD 7,902

15 Days
Next Departure
11-Aug-2027
Details