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

18 days
From Prague to Bucharest
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

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
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  2. Day 2

    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
    • Visit Wenceslas Square and watch street performers
    • Walk across Charles Bridge
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town's Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
    Charles Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy 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

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River (option)
    • Guided City Walk in Passau (option)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
    • Visit Artists' Alley galleries
    • Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube (option)
    • Guided Walk through historic Linz (option)

    Optional Activities

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

    Durnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to family-owned farms (option)
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (option)
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey (option)
    • Guided Hike to Durnstein castle ruins (option)
    • Guided Walk in Durnstein (option)

    Optional Activities

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

    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
    • Free time strolling Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike ride through Vienna with stops at local cafés

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with interactive audio-visual experience, coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace (former imperial summer home)
    • Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Danube Island
    House of Strauss
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle (option)
    • Guided City Walk through Old Town (option)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bratislava independently
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint (option)
    • Guided City Sightseeing (option)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Chain Bridge
    • Visit Fisherman's Bastion
    • Browse Central Market Hall
    • Hike hills above Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit thermal baths
    • Hike in hills above Danube
    • Explore cafés and restaurants
  11. Day 11

    Ilok - Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting (option)
    • Guided City Tour of Vukovar (option)
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting (option)
    • Guided Bike Tour along Ilok city walls (option)
    Landmarks
    Ilok Fortress
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  12. Day 12

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad (option)
    • Guided Hike Tour to Petrovaradin (option)
    • Guided Tour including Honey Museum (option)
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
  13. Day 13

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Danube Island by Adventure Host (option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (option)

    Optional Activities

    • Attend onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture
    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street
    • Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in Quarter of Skadarlija
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
  14. Day 14

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour around city (option)
    • Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress (option)
    • Guided Tour of Belogradchik (option)
    • Tour and tasting at local winery (option)
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of old town (option)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi (option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse (option)
    • Visit rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (option)
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
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  17. Day 17

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Visit shops and museums
    • Explore Victory Avenue independently
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
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  18. Day 18

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
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    Staterooms
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    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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