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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
4.6 (234 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore trendy shops, cafés, and museums in Bucharest
    • Visit beautiful homes and churches along Victory Avenue
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)

    Included Activities

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

    Brașov

    Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brașov
    • Tour of Bran Castle

    Optional Activities

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

    Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita

    Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Rousse, Bulgaria

    Rousse, Bulgaria
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church (option 1)
    • Explore rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (option 2)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi (option 3)

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host
    • Scenic drive to Ivanovo churches
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Vidin, Bulgaria

    Vidin, Bulgaria
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Belogradchik with rock formations and Baba Vida Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride in Vidin with Adventure Host
    • Wander and discover Vidin
    Landmarks
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
    Baba Vida Fortress
  7. Day 7

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač, Serbia

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač, Serbia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Belgrade, Serbia

    Belgrade, Serbia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade with Saint Sava
    • Onboard Lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
    • Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
  9. Day 9

    Novi Sad, Serbia

    Novi Sad, Serbia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad with Austro-Hungarian old town

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress
    • Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia

    Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
    • Walking tour of Vukovar
    Landmarks
    Ilok
    Vukovar
  11. Day 11

    Mohács - Pécs, Hungary

    Mohács - Pécs, Hungary
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács with St. Nicholas Watermill (option 1)
    • Guided Tour to Pécs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs and organ concert (option 2)
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Tombs
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Budapest, Hungary

    Budapest, Hungary
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest, Hungary

    Budapest, Hungary
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint with Adventure Host
    • Explore Royal Palace grounds
    • Visit thermal bath spas
    • Dine at garden or rooftop eatery
    • Free exploration of Budapest
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
  14. Day 14

    Bratislava, Slovakia

    Bratislava, Slovakia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
    • Free time exploring Bratislava
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  15. Day 15

    Vienna, Austria

    Vienna, Austria
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Bike Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host
    • Explore Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike ride to local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    Landmarks
    House of Strauss
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
  16. Day 16

    Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk

    Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk with tale of King Richard the Lionheart
    • Visit Artstetten Castle (option 1)
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Hike to castle ruins with views
    • Bike ride along river with Adventure Host
    • Visit pastry-baking workshop and Austrian bee farm for tastings
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle Ruins
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Linz, Austria

    Linz, Austria
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through historic Linz sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column

    Optional Activities

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

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau, Germany

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau, Germany
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk into Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along valley trail and Ilz River
    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral for concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 19

    Vilshofen, Germany

    Vilshofen, Germany
    Meals
    Breakfast

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