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Grand Danube Cruise 2024

15 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Giurgiu
5.0
1 traveler review

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Plan your adventure:
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 - 162
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Giurgiu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Embark the ship
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest / Veliko Tarnovo / Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Bucharest historic city center
    • Visit to Palace of the Parliament

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Veliko Tarnovo medieval fortress and orthodox temples
    • Explore Rousse 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture
    • Visit UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    • Wine tasting of three wines at Rousse Wine House and Leventa complex with wine making process demonstration
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
    Veliko Tarnovo Medieval Fortress
    Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
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  3. Day 3

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Baba Vida Fortress
    • Visit local home for traditional Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa pastry demonstration and preparation
    • Bike tour through Vidin to the castle
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
  4. Day 4

    Iron Gates / Golubac Fortress

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise through the Iron Gates
    • Visit Golubac Fortress
    • Tasting of locally sourced delicacies
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
    Golubac Fortress
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade / Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Belgrade including Nikola Tesla Museum, Kalemegdan Fortress, and Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava
    • Serbian brandy and local appetizers tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Belgrade Fortress
    • Guided bike tour of Belgrade
    • Walking tour of Novi Sad including Stari Grad and Liberty Square
    Landmarks
    Nikola Tesla Museum
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava
    Belgrade Fortress
    Stari Grad (Novi Sad Old Town)
    Liberty Square (Novi Sad)
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  6. Day 6

    Vukovar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided city tour of Vukovar including Eltz Manor House and its collection of historic artifacts, paintings and clothing
    • Active bike tour of Vukovar
    • Croatian wine tasting and tour in Old Cellars featuring Grasevina, Traminac and Frankovka wines
    Landmarks
    Eltz Manor House
  7. Day 7

    Pécs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic morning cruise to Mohács
    • City tour of Pécs including UNESCO Christian Necropolis, St. Peter's Basilica with catacombs, Széchenyi Square, and Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Szekszárd wine region for wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Christian Necropolis of Pécs
    St. Peter's Basilica (Pécs)
    Széchenyi Square (Pécs)
    Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious
  8. Day 8

    Puszta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gödöllő Restaurant), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gödöllő Palace with royal stables and Baroque theater
    • Lunch at Gödöllő Restaurant
    • Tour of Hungarian csárda (farm) on Puszta
    • Performance of Hungarian horsemanship
    Landmarks
    Gödöllő Palace
    Puszta
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  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Budapest's Castle District on Buda side including Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
    • Afternoon tour of Pest including Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes' Square, and 'Shoes on the Danube Bank' memorial

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Budapest's Castle Hill
    Landmarks
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matthias Church
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Heroes' Square
    Shoes on the Danube Bank
  10. Day 10

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Special 'Tastes of Slovakia' tour
    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
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  11. Day 11

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vienna including Opera House, former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike ride through Vienna
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs (Hofburg)
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
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  12. Day 12

    Melk - Wachau Valley - Grein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise through Strudengau and UNESCO Wachau valleys
    • Evening castle visit in Grein

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Dürnstein and visit to UNESCO Melk Abbey
    • Hike to Durnstein Fortress ruins
    • Guided bike tour through Wachau Valley to Melk
    • Wine and apricot treats tasting at local boutique
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Durnstein Fortress
    Grein Castle
  13. Day 13

    Linz / Salzburg / Český Krumlov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg including historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, Old Market and Basilica St. Michael in Mondsee
    • Morning walking tour of Linz old city center and Mozart House
    • Bike tour of Linz's 'Cultural Mile' and the Danube
    • Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Salzburg Historic Center
    Mirabell Gardens
    Residenz Square (Salzburg)
    Basilica St. Michael
    Linz Mozart House
    Český Krumlov
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  14. Day 14

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Passau
    • Cruise to Vilshofen
    • Oktoberfest celebration in Vilshofen

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour along Danube River
    • Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus fortress
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral (Passau)
    Veste Oberhaus
  15. Day 15

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Disembark the ship

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  • AmaVerde
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    One of AmaWaterways’ remarkable twin-balcony river ships, the inviting AmaVerde is full of light and love. Comfortably elegant staterooms… Read more
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    Built
    2011
    Guests
    160
    Crew
    51
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    80
    Registry
    Switzerland
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    Electricity
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    Generators
    Engines
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