Exclusive Danube Dreams Hosted River Cruise with Irish Mythen
Photo: Performer Irish Mythen-photography by Lisa MacIntosh
Exclusive Experience with this unique hosted Avalon Waterways river cruise vacation with Irish Mythen.
There will be two intimate performances with Irish Mythen during the cruise PLUS a special fundraising event for Pencils for Kids.
- 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom
- Daily included port excursions
- All meals included while on ship (including Captain’s & farewell dinners)
- Complimentary beer and wine with lunch and dinner
From $3,519* in cabin category E-Deluxe Stateroom (Including port charges and the Avalon $950 per person discount-EBB Ends June 21/21)
Sail Dates: Oct 19-26, 2022
Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—discovering some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way.
Video: Irish Mythen live performance of Maria
Irish Mythen was born in Ireland and now resides in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Canada.
"This Island creates music and musicians, art and artists. I found a shift to take things more seriously when
I moved
here." And she did just that.
Her latest release, Little Bones, gained her recognition around the globe, including a 2020 JUNO nomination
for
Contemporary Roots Album of the Year, seven Music PEI 2020 nominations and two wins — Touring Artist of the
Year and
Roots Contemporary Recording of the Year, and a Canadian Folk Music Nomination for Solo Artist of the Year.
Her
previous self-titled album, Irish Mythen, garnered awards and nominations from Music PEI, East Coast Music
Association, Folk Alliance International and SOCAN. Write-ups in Australian Guitar Magazine, Rollingstone
and a
plethora of other print and online media world wide have helped plant Irish firmly on the map of Must-See
Artists.
Irish's live performances are a thing of raw power, emotion and a connection with her audience that just has
to be
seen to be believed.
Recent Highlights
- Juno Awards 2020 - Contemporary Roots Album of the Year nomination
- Canadian Folk Music Awards 2020 - Solo Artist of the Year winner
- Music PEI Awards 2020 - nominated in seven categories; two wins
- Concert at the Sydney Opera House 2017
- Australian Tour with Melissa Etheridge 2016
- Saturday night main stage Bluesfest in Australia 2016 and 2017
- Closing the Philadelphia Folk festival 2016
- Winner of Roots Album of the year East Coast Music Awards 2016
- Nominated for international folk artist of the year by FAI 2017
Video: More in View. More to Do with Avalon Waterways
Vacation Highlights
- Day 1 Budapest (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
- Day 2 Budapest: Guided tour, see Heroes' Square
- Day 3 Bratislava-Hainburg: Guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin's Cathedral; free time in Hainburg + tonight enjoy our 1st intimate performance with Irish Mythen^
- Day 4 Vienna: Guided sightseeing
- Day 5 Dürnstein-Wachau Valley-Ybbs. Excursion to Melk: Choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, Ybbs city sightseeing or bakery workshop
- Day 6 Linz: Guided tour + tonight enjoy our 2nd intimate performance with Irish Mythen^
- Day 7 Passau: Guided tour or guided hike with your Adventure Host
- Day
8 Deggendorf (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
Meet Your Hosts: Paula and Travis
Video: An introduction to Paula and Travis-Hosts for Danube Dreams River Cruise with Irish Mythen
Special Event Onboard-Fundraiser for Pencils for Kids.
If you would like to get to know Irish Mythen a little more intimately, there will be a special dinner you can purchase a plate for with all funds going to the charity Pencils For Kids.
More details will be announced onboard.
DANUBE DREAMS ITINERARY
Day 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs, cafés, and confections.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST
Dinner
Photo: Avalon Waterways River Cruise sailing in Hungary
Day 2 BUDAPEST
The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host
CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.
This afternoon choose among a wide selection of Optional Guided Excursions or take in the beauty of Budapest
while
enjoying some free time exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and
pubs, or
take a hike through the hills above the Danube.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Photo: Avalon Waterways Panorama Suite
Day 3 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle
CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the sight of royal
coronations at St. Martin’s Cathedral.
During lunchtime enjoy a short sailing to Hainburg
HAINBURG, AUSTRIA
Enjoy some free time in the village of Hainburg or take a Guided Optional Excursion to discover the natural beauties of this area.
Tonight enjoy our 1st intimate performance with Irish Mythen.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 4 VIENNA
Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte
CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the
Imperial
Palace complex—Winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St.
Stephen’s
Cathedral.
You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—the former imperial summer home of
the
Habsburg monarchy.
Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse—the most famous shopping avenue in central
Vienna, or
take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local café to enjoy of Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.
This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz
Concert
in an elegant hall.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜRNSTEIN
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 5 DÜRNSTEIN–WACHAU VALLEY
A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins
CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in
the
castle during the Crusades, OR:
ACTIVE Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and
the
Wachau Valley below.
Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and
charming
villages on your way to Ybbs.
YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below
DISCOVERY This afternoon, learn more about sweet Austrian pastry. A workshop in a local bakery with an expert
chef,
will let you create your own pastry, fill it and enjoy it as well, OR:
CLASSIC Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Admire the fine architecture of the Babenberger and its
romantic old town, OR:
CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings,
statues,
incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 6 LINZ
Legendary, Lovely Linz
Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
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.
Consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart—or to the picturesque Bohemian
town of
Cesky Krumlov.
You may otherwise spend the afternoon on a biking picnic along the banks of the Danube or hike through Linz’s beautiful nature trails to Pöstlingberg for a bird’s-eye view of the city and river below.
Tonight enjoy our 2nd intimate performance with Irish Mythen.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 7 SCHLÖGEN OXBOW–PASSAU, GERMANY
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet
This morning, cruise through the Schlögen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the
river.
CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk into Passau, the beautiful “City of Three Rivers,” OR:
ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along
Ilz
River.
Before sailing to Deggendorf, take a little free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and galleries
of
Artists’ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephen’s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DEGGENDORF
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 8 DEGGENDORF (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Munich airport before Noon.
Breakfast
Image: Map of Danube Dreams river cruise itinerary with Avalon Waterways
Cabin Upgrade Costs
Category D: +$249
Category B: +$1,399
Category A: +$1,449
Category P: +$1,599
Royal Suite: +$2,899
Add 2 nights in Prague post cruise: +$683 per person
Add prepaid gratuities: $166 per person; $175 with Prague extension
Photo: Visiting downtown Prague (part of the extension option available)
2 NIGHT EXTENSION TO PRAGUE:
DAY 8 DEGGENDORF (DISEMBARKATION)–REGENSBURG–PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Transfer to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; Travel by MotorCoach to Prague
Magical Regensburg—Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle
CLASSIC: Join a Guided City Walk in Regensburg and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.
Take free time to enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then step back in time through historic lanes and squares of today’s modern and vibrant Regensburg.
Continue on to the Golden City of Prague.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9 PRAGUE
Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine
CLASSIC: Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock.
Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River. Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square, or browse the market stalls at Charles Bridge.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10 PRAGUE
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals: Breakfast
POST Cruise Extension: October 26 - 28, 2022
2 Nights in Prague: Add $683.00 per person - Request at time of booking
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