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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania 2026

19 days
From Bucharest to Vilshofen an der Donau
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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 in Bucharest
    • Visit museums in Bucharest
    • Discover churches along Victory Avenue
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  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
    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 (option 1)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse (option 2)
    • Visit Holy Trinity Church (option 2)
    • Scenic drive to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo, UNESCO World Heritage Site (option 2)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo (option 3)
    • Visit Arbanassi (option 3)
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
    Yantra River
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Adventure Host activities in Vidin
    • Guided Tour to Belogradchik (option)
    • Visit Baba Vida Fortress (option)
    • Bulgarian folklore show

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride in Vidin with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Belogradchik
    Baba Vida Fortress
  7. Day 7

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač, Serbia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Adventure Host activities in Belgrade (option 1)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (option 2)
    • Visit Saint Sava (option 2)
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad (option 1)
    • Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress (option 2)
    • Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci (option 3)
    • Wine and beekeeping tasting (option 3)
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Museum of Beekeeping and 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
    Landmarks
    Ilok
    Vukovar
  11. Day 11

    Mohács

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács (option 1)
    • Tour of St. Nicholas Watermill (option 1)
    • Guided Tour to Pécs (option 2)
    • Visit 4th-century Christian underground tombs (option 2)
    • Organ concert (option 2)
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
  12. Day 12

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing Tour of Budapest
    • Visit Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Visit cafés and pubs
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint (option 1)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Royal Palace grounds
    • Try thermal bath spas
    • Dine in garden or rooftop eatery
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
  14. Day 14

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Hike to Bratislava Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Bratislava independently
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Old Town
    Town Hall
  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Free time strolling on Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    • Bike ride to local cafés
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    House of Strauss
    Danube Island
    Kärntnerstrasse
  16. Day 16

    Dürnstein to Ybbs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike to castle ruins (option 1)
    • Guided Walk about King Richard the Lionheart (option 2)
    • Sail through Wachau Valley
    • Visit pastry-baking workshop (option 3)
    • Visit Austrian bee farm (option 3)
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (option 4)
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey (option 5)

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along river with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz
    • Visit Hauptplatz
    • Visit Trinity Column
    • Bike ride around Linz (option)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
  18. Day 18

    Passau to Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Hike from Oberhaus (option 1)
    • Guided City Walk into Passau (option 2)
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral (option 2)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore cobblestone streets in Passau
    • Visit Artists' Alley in Passau
    • Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 19

    Vilshofen to Munich

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