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Go Tell the Bees... The Danube from Germany to Romania with Diana Gabaldon (plus 2 nights in Prague)

18 days
From Prague to Bucharest
4.6
234 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
    Landmarks
    Prague Town Hall
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk to Hradčany Castle Grounds
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Visit Old Town's Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Exclusive tour of Outlander filming locations with Diana Gabaldon
    • Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River
    • Discover street performers in Wenceslas Square
    • Browse market stalls at Charles Bridge
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
    Charles Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Regensburg
    • Guided City Walk in Regensburg
    • Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    • Visit Porta Pretoria
    • Board Avalon Suite Ship at Vilshofen
    • Welcome reception onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy hearty lunch and local beer in Regensburg
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise from Passau to Linz through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along trail to Ilz River
    • Guided City Walk in Passau
    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
    • Visit Artists' Alley galleries
    • Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch concert rehearsal
    • Book-signing with Diana Gabaldon
    Landmarks
    Oberhaus
    Ilz River
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
  5. Day 5

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through historic sites along Danube
    • Visit Hauptplatz (Austria's largest medieval square)
    • Visit Trinity Column

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Biking picnic along Danube banks
    • Hike through nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
  6. Day 6

    Ybbs to Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail through Wachau Valley
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
    • Guided Hike to Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Guided Walk in Dürnstein to learn about King Richard the Lionheart
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's landmarks
    • Visit Imperial Palace complex
    • Visit Vienna Opera House
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike
    • Guided Visit of Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts)
    • Full-day Guided Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel at a local café
    • Bike ride through city
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Danube Island
  8. Day 8

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk through Old Town
    • Visit Town Hall
    • Visit St. Martin's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Explore Bratislava's cobblestone streets
    • Discover forests and parks
    • Q&A session with Diana Gabaldon
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    Town Hall
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest
    • Visit Chain Bridge
    • Explore local cafés and pubs
    • Hike through hills above Danube
    • Optional Guided Excursions
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy Budapest's thermal baths
    • Scenic hike in hills above Danube
    • Explore city cafés and restaurants
  11. Day 11

    Mohács

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács
    • Visit St. Nicholas Watermill

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mohács by foot with Adventure Host
    • Visit historical memorial parks and statues
    • Visit distinctive churches in Mohács
    • Guided Tour of Pécs
    • Visit 4th-century Christian underground tombs
    • Organ concert in Pécs
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
  12. Day 12

    Ilok to Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard during cruise to Novi Sad), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Ilok
    • Cruise to Novi Sad

    Optional Activities

    • Walk in and around Novi Sad with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    Landmarks
    Ilok Medieval Fortress
    Novi Sad Old Town
  13. Day 13

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • Visit Saint Sava Orthodox Church
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Walk Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street
    • Discover local cafés and shops
    • Optional Excursions
    • Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Skadarlija Quarter
  14. Day 14

    Golubac to Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail through Iron Gates Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Fortress of Golubac
    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Fortress of Golubac
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates Gorge
  15. Day 15

    Vidin to Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing in Vidin
    • Guided Tour of Belogradchik
    • Wine tasting at local Bulgarian winery
    • Tour of winery cellars
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik
  16. Day 16

    Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bulgarian folklore show onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Walk in Rousse park with Adventure Host
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo
    • Visit Arbanassi for Bulgarian Revival architecture
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
    • Visit Holy Trinity Church
    Landmarks
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
    Yantra River
  17. Day 17

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Bucharest
    • Visit Arc de Triomphe
    • Visit Royal Palace Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore shops and museums
    • Visit churches along Victory Avenue
    • Optional Excursions
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
    Victory Avenue
  18. Day 18

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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