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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest, 2 Nights in Transylvania & 2 Nights in Prague 2026

21 days
From Bucharest to Prague
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

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore trendy shops and cafés
    • Visit museums
    • Walk along Victory Avenue to see beautiful homes and churches
    Landmarks
    Victory Avenue
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peles Castle
    • Visit Cantacuzino Castle
    • Local lunch
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Cantacuzino Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov
    • Tour of Bran Castle
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Brasov
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  4. Day 4

    Brasov to Oltenita

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion in Bucharest
    • Visit Royal Palace Square
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace Square
  5. Day 5

    Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse (active option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse (classic option)
    • Visit Holy Trinity Church (classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo
    • Visit Arbanassi
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Belogradchik (classic option)
    • Visit Belogradchik rock formations (classic option)
    • Visit Baba Vida Fortress (classic option)
    • Bulgarian folklore show

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Wander and discover the town (active option)
    Landmarks
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
    Baba Vida Fortress
  7. Day 7

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Visit to Golubac Fortress
    • Sailing through Iron Gates Gorge
    Landmarks
    Lepenski Vir
    Golubac Fortress
    Iron Gates Gorge
  8. Day 8

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (classic option)
    • Visit Saint Sava church (classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk central Belgrade with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan states
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
  9. Day 9

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress (active option)
    • Visit Museum of Beekeeping and wine tasting (discovery option)
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Museum of Beekeeping
    Živanović Wine Cellar
  10. Day 10

    Ilok to Vukovar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ilok
    • Wine tasting in local cellar
    • Walking tour of Vukovar
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Vukovar
  11. Day 11

    Mohács

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács (classic option)
    • Tour medieval St. Nicholas Watermill (classic option)
    • Guided Tour to Pécs (classic option)
    • Organ concert in Pécs (classic option)
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Underground Tombs
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing Tour
    • Visit Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Free afternoon exploring the Chain Bridge
    • Explore cafés and pubs
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  13. Day 13

    Budapest to Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint with Adventure Host (active option)

    Optional Activities

    • Free day to explore independently
    • Visit Royal Palace grounds
    • Try thermal bath spas
    • Dine at garden or rooftop eatery
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Old Town Hall
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Bike exploration of Vienna's Danube Island

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Hofburg Palace
    Vienna State Opera
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Kärntnerstrasse
  16. Day 16

    Dürnstein to Ybbs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike to castle ruins (active option)
    • Guided Walk with King Richard story (classic option)
    • Sail through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Pastry-baking workshop and bee farm visit (discovery option)
    • Guided tour of Artstetten Castle (classic option)
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey (classic option)
    • Bike along the river (active option)
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  17. Day 17

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride with Adventure Host around Linz area (active option)
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
  18. Day 18

    Linz to Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Guided City Walk into Passau (classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus with Adventure Host (active option)
    • Explore cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Passau
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 19

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk in Regensburg
    • Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    • Visit Porta Pretoria

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy local lunch and beer
    • Explore historic lanes and squares
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 20

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk
    • Visit Hradčany Castle Grounds
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Visit Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Sample plum dumplings
    • Try Pilsner lager
    • Meet locals and see street performers in Wenceslas Square
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
  21. Day 21

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Croatia.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Czech Republic.Hungary.Serbia.Slovakia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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