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

20 days
From Prague to Bucharest
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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

    Prague

    Prague
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk to Hradčany Castle Grounds
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Visit Old Town's Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager
    • Experience street performers in Wenceslas Square
    • Admire Charles Bridge
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle Grounds
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town's Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
    Charles Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Regensburg - Vilshofen

    Prague to Regensburg - Vilshofen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Hearty lunch and local beer in Regensburg
    • Explore historic lanes and squares of Regensburg
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Passau - Schlögen Oxbow

    Passau - Schlögen Oxbow
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk (option A)
    • Hiking from Oberhaus along trail to Ilz River valley (option B)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
    • Visit Artists' Alley galleries
    • Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
  5. Day 5

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through historic sites along the Danube shore (option A)
    • Bike ride along the Danube (option B)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Biking picnic along the banks of the Danube
    • Hike through nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
  6. Day 6

    Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to family-owned farms (option A)
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (option B)
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey (option C)
    • Guided Hike to Dürnstein castle ruins (option D)
    • Guided Walk in Dürnstein (option E)

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss (option A)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks (option B)
    • Bike exploration of Vienna's Danube Island (option C)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Shopping on Kärntnerstrasse
    • Visit local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
    • Bike ride through Vienna and local café stop
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    House of Strauss
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bratislava's cobblestone streets on your own
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    Town Hall
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing (option A)
    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint (option B)

    Optional Activities

    • Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Visit Fisherman's Bastion
    • Browse Central Market Hall
    • Hike the hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Budapest's thermal baths
    • Scenic hike in the hills above the Danube
    • Explore the city's cafés and restaurants
  11. Day 11

    Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad

    Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar (option A)
    • Guided City Tour of Vukovar (option B)
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting (option C)
    • Guided Bike Tour in Ilok (option D)
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  12. Day 12

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad (option A)
    • Guided Hike Tour to Petrovaradin (option B)
    • Guided Tour to Honey Museum with tasting (option C)
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
  13. Day 13

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (option A)
    • Explore Belgrade's central walkway (option B)
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan states

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion to authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Skadarlija Quarter
  14. Day 14

    Golubač - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge

    Golubač - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fortress of Golubač
    • Visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
    Landmarks
    Golubač Fortress
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates Gorge
  15. Day 15

    Vidin - Belogradchik

    Vidin - Belogradchik
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress and Belogradchik (option A)
    • Bike tour around Vidin (option B)
    • Wine tour and tasting at local winery (option C)
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik
  16. Day 16

    Rousse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanassi

    Rousse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanassi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi (option A)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (option B)
    • Bike tour exploring Rousse's old town (option C)
    Landmarks
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
    Ivanovo Rock-hewn Churches
  17. Day 17

    Oltenita - Bucharest

    Oltenita - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Bucharest
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
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  18. Day 18

    Brasov

    Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Bran Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Brasov
    • Guided Tour of Bran Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  19. Day 19

    Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest

    Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch en route)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Peles Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Explore shops, cafés, museums, churches along Victory Avenue
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Victory Avenue
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 20

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Guests
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    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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    Are there any extra charges like obligatory tips and charges for land tours on the following cruise: The Danube from Germany to Romania with 2 Nights in Prague, 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Transylvania 2026?

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      Shore excursions as specified in the itinerary are included in the price. If you wish we could charge you prepaid gratuities for this entire cruise upfront as the operator does allow for the same. This way you know its taken care of right at the very onset.

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