Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Start your time in Bucharest by heading out at your own pace. The day is open for wandering through shops and cafés along Victory Avenue, checking out museums, or stopping by churches and historic homes. You'll get a feel for the city's blend of old and new as you walk around the neighborhoods.
Optional Activities
- Explore trendy shops and cafés in Bucharest
- Visit museums in Bucharest
- Discover churches along Victory Avenue
- Day 2
Bucharest to Brasov
Head into the Carpathian Mountains this morning toward Sinaia. You'll stop at Cantacuzino Castle along the way before reaching Peles Castle. Grab lunch at a local spot, then continue driving to Brasov where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle
- Visit Cantacuzino Castle
- Local lunch
Landmarks Peles Castle Cantacuzino Castle 
- Day 3
Brasov
Join a guided tour of Brasov in the morning to see the main sights. The afternoon is free for exploring on your own around the old town. Later in the evening, you'll head out to tour Bran Castle and learn about its connection to Dracula legends, then have dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov
- Tour of Bran Castle
- Dinner
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 4
Brasov to Oltenita
Take a guided tour through Bucharest focusing on Royal Palace Square, where major events during the 1989 revolution took place. After that, head back to Oltenita and board your Avalon Suite Ship. You'll sail overnight toward Rousse, Bulgaria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion in Bucharest
- Visit Royal Palace Square
Landmarks Royal Palace Square - Day 5
Rousse
In Rousse you have options: join a bike tour, take a guided sightseeing trip to Holy Trinity Church, or drive to the rock-hewn churches at Ivanovo (a UNESCO site). If you're up for a full day, head to Veliko Tarnovo to see houses built on cliffs and Bulgarian revival architecture. Later you'll sail to Svistov or rejoin the ship.
- 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 
- Day 6
Vidin
Explore Vidin with your Adventure Host or join a guided tour to Belogradchik to see the unique rock formations in the Balkan Mountains. You'll also visit Baba Vida Fortress. This evening there's a Bulgarian folklore show with live music on board.
- 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 - Day 7
Donji Milanovac
Sail through the Iron Gates Gorge, the narrow waterway between Serbia and Romania. Join a guided tour to Lepenski Vir, an important archaeological site from the Mesolithic period with artifacts and cave dwellings. You'll also visit Golubacki Fortress, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval fortresses.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir
- Visit Fortress of Golubački
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Fortress of Golubački Danube Gorge - Day 8
Belgrade
Arrive in Belgrade where the Danube and Sava Rivers meet. Walk through the central area with your Adventure Host or take a guided tour to see Saint Sava, one of the world's largest Orthodox churches. Browse Knez Mihailova Street with its shops and cafés during free time. There's an onboard lecture about Balkan history and culture.
- 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 
- Day 9
Novi Sad
Take a guided tour of Novi Sad to see baroque buildings and the old Austro-Hungarian quarter. You can either walk up narrow streets to Petrovaradin Fortress for city views, or visit the Museum of Beekeeping and a local wine cellar in Sremski Karlovci to taste Serbian wines.
- 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 - Day 10
Ilok to Vukovar
Walk through Ilok with a local guide and taste wine in a traditional cellar. Later sail to Vukovar during lunch. When you arrive, there's a walking tour of Vukovar, Croatia's largest river port. This evening enjoy live entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ilok
- Wine tasting in local cellar
- Walking tour of Vukovar
Landmarks Ilok Vukovar - Day 11
Mohács
In the morning, take a guided tour of Mohacs, a quiet harbor town with memorial parks and distinctive churches. See the St. Nicholas Watermill, one of the few remaining watermills still grinding grain by stone. Alternatively, join a tour to Pecs to visit 4th-century underground tombs (a UNESCO site) and hear an organ concert.
- 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 - Day 12
Budapest
Tour Budapest with a guide, seeing Heroes' Square and the iconic sights. You'll have free time to check out the Chain Bridge, explore cafés and pubs, or hike through the hills above the Danube. Take in the city's mix of architecture and culture.
- 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 
- Day 13
Budapest
Either hike up to a viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host or take the day free. Spend time at the Royal Palace grounds photographing historical buildings. Try the thermal bath spas, then find a garden or rooftop restaurant for dinner with views.
- 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 - Day 14
Bratislava
You've got two main options to start your day in Bratislava. Either hike up to Bratislava Castle for views across the city, or take a guided walk through Old Town where you'll see the Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral, the site of royal coronations throughout history. After that, the afternoon is yours to explore. The capital has plenty of green spaces and forests nearby, so you can wander around at your own pace. By evening, head back to the ship for live entertainment before you cruise overnight to Vienna.
- 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 - Day 15
Vienna
Vienna gives you several guided options to choose from. You can bike along Danube Island, visit the House of Strauss for coffee and cake, or tour the city's gilded landmarks like the Imperial Palace, Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. There's also an optional visit to Schönbrunn Palace if you want to add that in. Between activities or on your own time, check out the shops on Kärntnerstrasse or sit down at a local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel. If you're interested, there's an optional Royal Waltz Concert this evening. After that, you'll cruise overnight to Dürnstein.
- 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 - Day 16
Dürnstein to Ybbs
Hike to castle ruins for views of the Wachau Valley, vineyards, and the Danube, or take a guided walk about King Richard the Lionheart's imprisonment. Relax on deck as you sail past villages and castles. You can bike along the river, visit a pastry workshop, tour Melk's Benedictine Abbey, or explore Artstetten Castle.
- 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 
- Day 17
Linz
Walk through Linz seeing Hauptplatz (Austria's largest medieval square) and the Trinity Column along the Danube. Bike the Danube cycle path with your Adventure Host, or take an optional full-day tour to Salzburg (Mozart's city) or Cesky Krumlov in Bohemia.
- 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 - Day 18
Passau to Vilshofen
Cruise through the Schlogen Oxbow, a horseshoe bend in the river. Hike with your Adventure Host from Oberhaus down to the valley and along the Ilz River, or walk into Passau on a guided tour to see cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley. You might catch a concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral before sailing 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 
- Day 19
Vilshofen to Munich
Have breakfast on your last morning, then head to Munich airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
