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Grand Danube Cruise 2025 Start Giurgiu, End Vilshofen

15 days
From Giurgiu to Vilshofen an der Donau
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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

    Giurgiu
    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Veliko Tarnovo or Rousse

    Veliko Tarnovo or 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 with medieval fortress and orthodox temples
    • Visit Rousse's 19th and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture
    • Visit UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with 14th-century frescos
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
    Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
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  3. Day 3

    Danube Cruise

    Danube Cruise

    Included Activities

    • Cruising through the Iron Gates
    • Scenic cruise through historic regions
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
    Belogradchik
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  4. Day 4

    Iron Gates

    Iron Gates
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the Iron Gates
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
    Decebalus Carving
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Belgrade

    Optional Activities

    • Kalemegdan Fortress tour
    • Hike to Belgrade Fortress with conical towers
    • Tasting of traditional Serbian plum brandy and local delights
    • Guided bike tour
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava
    Belgrade Fortress
  6. Day 6

    Vukovar and Ilok

    Vukovar and Ilok
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vukovar

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ovčara Memorial
    • Visit Eltz Castle
    • Wine tasting in Ilok with samples of Grasevina, Traminac and Frankovka wines
    Landmarks
    Ovčara Memorial
    Eltz Castle
  7. Day 7

    Pécs

    Pécs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise to Mohács
    • City tour of Pécs

    Optional Activities

    • Visit UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis
    • Visit St. Peter's Basilica and catacombs
    • Visit Széchenyi Square in Old Town Pécs
    • Visit Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious
    • Guided bike tour through Mohács
    • Visit Szekszárd wine region with red wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Christian Necropolis of Pécs
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Széchenyi Square
    Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious
  8. Day 8

    Royal Palace of Gödöllő

    Royal Palace of Gödöllő
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Royal Palace of Gödöllő
    • Visit Queen Elisabeth exhibition
    • Tour of Baroque Theatre
    • Tour of palace stables
    • Stroll through palace gardens
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace of Gödöllő
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Budapest
    • Visit to Great Market Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Hike up to Castle Hill for city views
    Landmarks
    Great Market Hall
    Castle Hill
  10. Day 10

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Craft beer tasting at local brew pub with Slovakian snacks
    • Hike up to Bratislava Castle with city views
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
  11. Day 11

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vienna
    • Visit to Opera House
    • Visit to former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs
    • Visit UNESCO-designated historic city center
    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike ride through Vienna
    • Visit Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    Hofburg Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens
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  12. Day 12

    Dürnstein and Melk

    Dürnstein and Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Intimate and palate-pleasing wine tasting in Spitz)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise through Wachau valley
    • Evening wine tasting in Spitz

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour through Dürnstein medieval streets
    • Visit to Stiftskirche
    • Vineyard visit with apricot product tasting
    • Hike to Durnstein Fortress ruins
    • Guided bike tour to Dürnstein
    • Visit to Melk Abbey
    • Guided bike tour to Emmersdorf
    • Hike through Spitz to Rotes Tor
    Landmarks
    Stiftskirche
    Durnstein Fortress
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  13. Day 13

    Linz, Salzburg, or Český Krumlov

    Linz, Salzburg, or Český Krumlov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    Passau and Vilshofen

    Passau and Vilshofen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Oktoberfest celebration in Vilshofen

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Passau with Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Guided bike tour along Danube River
    • Guided hike up to Veste Oberhaus fortress
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Veste Oberhaus
  15. Day 15

    Vilshofen Departure

    Vilshofen Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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