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Grand Danube Cruise 2026 Start Vilshofen, End Giurgiu

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From Vilshofen an der Donau to Giurgiu
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Vilshofen

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Oktoberfest celebration (AmaWaterways exclusive)
  3. Day 2

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Free morning in Vilshofen

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Passau including St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Guided bike tour along the Inn River
    • Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus fortress
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Veste Oberhaus Fortress
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  4. Day 3

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg including historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, Old Market, and stop at Mondsee Basilica St. Michael
    • 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
    Mirabell Gardens
    Residenz Square
    Basilica St. Michael
    Mozart House
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  5. Day 4

    Wachau Valley

    Wachau Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise through Strudengau and Wachau Valley
    • Wine tasting hosted by local vintner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Dürnstein and UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey
    • Hike to Durnstein Fortress ruins
    • Guided bike tour through Wachau Valley
    • Apricot treats tasting at local boutique
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Durnstein Fortress
    Wachau Valley
  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour including Opera House, Imperial Palace, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike ride through Vienna
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Hofburg Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
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  7. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Special Tastes of Slovakia tour
    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
  8. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Buda Castle District including Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
    • Hike to Budapest's Castle Hill
    • Afternoon exploration of Pest including Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes' Square, and Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial
    Landmarks
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matthias Church
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Heroes' Square
    Shoes on the Danube Bank
  9. Day 8

    Puszta

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Gödöllő Palace with royal stables and Baroque theater
    • Lunch at Gödöllő Restaurant
    • Tour of traditional Hungarian csárda farm
    • Hungarian horsemanship performance
    Landmarks
    Gödöllő Palace
  10. Day 9

    Pécs

    Pécs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Pécs including UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis, St. Peter's Basilica and catacombs, Széchenyi Square, and Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious
    • Guided bike tour through Mohács
    • Excursion to Szekszárd wine region
    Landmarks
    Christian Necropolis of Pécs
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Széchenyi Square
    Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious
  11. Day 10

    Vukovar

    Vukovar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided city tour of Vukovar including Eltz Manor House and water tower
    • Guided tour of Osijek
    • Active bike tour through Vukovar
    • Croatian wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars
    • Visit to Vucedol Museum
    Landmarks
    Eltz Manor House
    Vukovar Water Tower
    Vucedol Museum
  12. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • City tour of Belgrade including Kalemegdan Fortress and Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava
    • Guided bike tour of Belgrade
    • Hike to Belgrade Fortress
    • Serbian brandy and appetizers tasting
    • Afternoon walking tour of Novi Sad including Dunavski Park, Stari Grad, and Liberty Square
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava
    Belgrade Fortress
    Dunavski Park
  13. Day 12

    Iron Gates

    Iron Gates
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise through Iron Gates
    • Visit to Golubac Fortress
    • Tasting of locally sourced delicacies
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
    Golubac Fortress
  14. Day 13

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Vidin and visit to Baba Vida Fortress
    • Visit to local home for Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa demonstration
    • Bike tour through Vidin to the castle
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
  15. Day 14

    Rousse - Bucharest

    Rousse - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo including medieval fortress and Orthodox temples
    • Visit to Rousse with 19th and 20th-century architecture
    • Visit to UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    • Panoramic tour of Bucharest historic city center
    • Visit to Palace of the Parliament
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo Fortress
    Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Palace of the Parliament
  16. Day 15

    Giurgiu

    Giurgiu
    Meals
    Breakfast

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