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Go Tell the Bees... The Danube from Germany to Romania with Diana Gabaldon

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From Munich to Bucharest
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Munich to Passau

    Munich to Passau
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 2

    Passau to Linz

    Passau to Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River (Adventure Host)
    • Guided City Walk through Passau
    • Free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
    • Exclusive book-signing with Storyteller Host Diana Gabaldon
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Linz to Ybbs

    Linz to Ybbs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz's historic sites along the Danube shore
    • Free time to explore Linz

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Biking picnic along the banks of the Danube
    • Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Ybbs to Dürnstein to Vienna

    Ybbs to Dürnstein to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Guided Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Guided Walk in Dürnstein
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
    • Guided Visit of Kunsthistorisches Museum
    • Free time to explore Kärntnerstrasse

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Schönbrunn Palace
  7. Day 6

    Vienna to Bratislava to Budapest

    Vienna to Bratislava to Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk through Bratislava's Old Town
    • Free time to explore Bratislava
    • Q&A session with Storyteller Host Diana Gabaldon
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to a magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Sightseeing tour
    • Free time to explore Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Guided Excursions in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Budapest to Mohács

    Budapest to Mohács
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Free time to enjoy thermal baths
    • Free time for scenic hike in the hills above the Danube
    • Free time to explore cafés and restaurants
  10. Day 9

    Mohács to Ilok

    Mohács to Ilok
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Mohacs by foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács
    • Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill
    • Guided Tour of Pécs including UNESCO World Heritage Christian underground tombs and organ concert
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
  11. Day 10

    Ilok to Novi Sad

    Ilok to Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Ilok
    • Walk in and around Novi Sad with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    Landmarks
    Ilok Medieval Fortress
  12. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
    • Free time to explore Knez Mihailova Street

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Guided Excursions in Belgrade
    • Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in the Quarter of Skadarlija
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Skadarlija Quarter
  13. Day 12

    Golubac to Vidin

    Golubac to Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Fortress of Golubac
    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
    Landmarks
    Fortress of Golubac
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates Gorge
  14. Day 13

    Vidin to Rousse

    Vidin to Rousse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Vidin with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress
    • Guided Tour of Belogradchik
    • Wine tour and tasting at a local winery
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik
  15. Day 14

    Rousse to Oltenita

    Rousse to Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in the park in Rousse with Adventure Host
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
    • Visit to Holy Trinity Church
    • Bulgarian folklore show onboard
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
  16. Day 15

    Oltenita to Bucharest

    Oltenita to Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Bucharest
    • Free time to explore shops and museums

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursions in Bucharest
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
    Victory Avenue
  17. Day 16

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Impression came onto the river cruising scene with a bang. This g… Read more
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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