9-night Illuminations On The Danube (Eastbound) Cruise From Vilshofen, Germany

Avalon Waterways

A scenic view of the white Bratislava Castle, a famous Slovak landmark, with its four distinctive red-tiled towers, perched on a lush, green hill overlooking the Danube River on a sunny day.
Avalon Waterways Illumination river cruise ship exterior
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Sailing Sep 3, 2026

Your 9-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Avalon Illumination depart from Vilshofen, Germany with 7 stops in ports-of-call including Passau, Linz, and Melk. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on the next sailing September 3, 2026.

Departure Port

Vilshofen, Germany

Vilshofen, Germany is a charming Bavarian town where medieval history, riverside beauty, and a relaxed pace come together along the Danube River. Before you depart Vilshofen, Germany, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Europe cruise.

Destination

Europe

Stops on your Europe voyage will include Esztergom on day 8 and Budapest on day 9. 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.