Golf | 4 to 13 September 2028 | Munich to Budapest
Experience the best of European golf and luxury river cruising on an exclusive SportsLink Travel charter along the beautiful Danube River.
Play five outstanding courses across Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, while enjoying the comfort of a luxury Avalon river cruise. While golfers are out on the course, partners will experience the best local sights and experiences with daily excursions, making this trip the ultimate trip for both players and non-golfers. In the afternoons and no-golf days, everyone will have the chance to enjoy the best local sights.
This is more than a golf holiday. It’s an opportunity to explore Europe, enjoy great golf and share the experience with like-minded travellers.
Places are limited to 128 passengers, with 80 golfer spots. Non-golfing partners are welcome and have their own daily excursions while the golfers are out on course.
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This Danube river golf cruise follows the river through Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. You’ll explore Passau, the City of Three Rivers, and stroll Linz’s Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square. The ship then sails the Wachau Valley past vineyards and castles to Melk Abbey and Dürnstein.
From there it’s on to Vienna, the City of Music, and the old town of Bratislava. The cruise finishes in Budapest, with Fishermen’s Bastion, the Chain Bridge and a final round of golf before you head home.
Avalon is consistently rated among the best river cruise lines, and its Suite Ships are built around space and choice. With a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio and your SportsLink Travel hosts on board, you’re looked after from embarkation to the final night in Budapest.
All onboard meals are included, with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, a daily Happy Hour and welcome and farewell cocktails. Every day includes Classic, Discovery or Active excursions, so non-golfing partners can explore while golfers play, and the ship’s Adventure Centre has bikes and e-bikes for free time. Starlink Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the ship. It makes this one of the most comfortable golf river cruises Europe has to offer.
Every round is 18 holes, and pull carts are included. Motorised carts can be requested for an extra fee. Courses were confirmed as available at the time of printing, so a course or day of play may need to be substituted.
Prices are in Australian dollars, per person sharing the selected room. Every Danube river golf cruise package covers everything in the itinerary: the cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest with all onboard meals, a welcome dinner in Munich, daily guided excursions, and five rounds of golf for golfers. Play with the same partner or group every day, or meet new golfers each round.
Not included: airfares, travel insurance, passport and visa costs, and items of a personal nature. Ask us for a flight quote from your home city.
Your booking is confirmed once your deposit has been received and processed.
Golf Inclusions
Summary:
Munich, Germany
Meet at your tour hotel in Munich and settle in before the cruise begins. Explore the city at your own pace or relax after your travels.
Included: welcome dinner
Golfclub München Eichenried, then Vilshofen
Morning golf at Golfclub München Eichenried, then transfer to Vilshofen to board the ship by 5pm. Explore your ship, enjoy dinner on board and begin your evening cruise to Passau.
Included: golf, dinner
Bad Griesbach, Passau and the Schlögen Oxbow
Morning golf at Quellness & Golf Resort Bad Griesbach. Then choose a guided walk of Passau, the City of Three Rivers, or a hike along the Ilz River. This afternoon the ship cruises the Danube’s dramatic Schlögen Oxbow.
Included: golf, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight docking in Linz
Linz, Austria
Choose a guided walk through Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square, or a bike ride along the Danube. Optional full-day excursions run to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or to Český Krumlov.
Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight cruise to Ybbs
Ybbs, Melk, the Wachau Valley and Dürnstein
Tour Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey or visit Artstetten Castle, then sail the Wachau Valley past vineyards and villages. In Dürnstein, hike to the castle ruins or hear the tale of King Richard the Lionheart.
Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight cruise to Vienna
Golf Club Adamstal and Vienna
Golf at Golf Club Adamstal, then explore Vienna. Choose a guided city tour past the Imperial Palace and the Vienna Opera House, a visit to the House of Strauss, or a bike ride on Danube Island. An optional Royal Waltz Concert runs this evening.
Included: golf, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight cruise to Bratislava
Penati Golf Club and Bratislava, Slovakia
Golf at Penati Golf Club, then a guided walk through Bratislava’s Old Town and St Martin’s Cathedral, or a hike up to Bratislava Castle.
Included: golf, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight cruise to Budapest
Budapest, Hungary
Join a guided sightseeing tour including Heroes’ Square, or hike to a viewpoint above the city. Spend free time at the Chain Bridge, Fishermen’s Bastion or the Central Market Hall.
Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight docking in Budapest
Disembarkation and BOTANIQ Máriavölgyi Golf Club
Your cruise ends with breakfast. Later, play the final round at BOTANIQ Máriavölgyi Golf Club before your overnight stay in Budapest.
Included: golf, breakfast. Overnight in Budapest
Budapest
Tour concludes. Ask us about extra nights in Budapest or onward travel.
Ryan Lynch is the professional at Yarra Bend and a winner on the Australasian Tour. He has competed on the European, Asian, OneAsia and Japan Tours, and will share stories from his career along with on-course coaching for anyone keen on extra tips.
Sam Hargreaves is a sports broadcaster and co-host of the golf podcast Course Language with Ryan. Sam will host all of the functions, prize-givings and Q&A sessions on board.
No, however we expect most people will have official handicaps that we will use for competitions. People without official handicaps will be assigned a handicap for play.
Non-golfing partners join the daily excursions in each port, from guided city walks in Passau, Vienna and Bratislava to hikes, bike rides and a visit to Melk Abbey. Everyone comes back together on board each evening.
Yes. Play with the same partner or group for all five rounds, or join a new group each day. Let us know your preferred playing partners on the booking form.
Your golf bag is transported between courses for you, so it does not take up room in your cabin on the ship.
Most guests bring their own clubs, and club hire is also available if you would rather travel light.
Yes. You can pick whichever excursion you like each day, and on days with both morning and afternoon options you can do more than one.
Every cabin on the ship is the same size and has split beds, so it can be booked for single, twin or double occupancy.
No. Airfares are not included in the tour price. Tell us your home city on the booking form and we can quote flights to Munich and home from Budapest.
Complete the booking form on this page. We email your deposit payment details straight away, and our team will be in touch to confirm your cabin and package. Your place is secured once your $2,500 per person deposit is received.
