16-night Christmastime From Budapest To Basel With 2 Nights In Budapest Cruise/Land Package From Budapest, Hungary

Avalon Waterways

A scenic panorama of Breisach, Germany, showcasing the medieval St. Stephen's Cathedral prominently on a hill overlooking the colorful rooftops of the town, with the Rhine River in the background.
Avalon Waterways Illumination river cruise ship exterior
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Sailing Dec 4, 2026

Your 18-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Avalon Illumination depart from Budapest, Hungary with 13 stops in ports-of-call including Breisach, Regensburg, and Bamberg. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on the next sailing December 4, 2026.

Departure Port

Budapest, Hungary

With a mix of architecture, scenic river views, and a thriving culinary and arts scene, Budapest is a captivating destination for travelers. Before you depart Budapest, Hungary, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Europe cruise.

Destination

Europe

Stops on your Europe voyage will include Bamberg on day 12 and Strasbourg on day 17. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Avalon Illumination, built in 2014, carries 166 passengers with a crew of 47.

Avalon's Suite Ships feature the largest staterooms in river cruising, with most offering open-air balconies. We can help you maximize deals on Europe cruises aboard Avalon Illumination or 17 of Avalon Waterways’s other ships.