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

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From Vilshofen an der Donau to Bucharest
4.6 (236 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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Vilshofen

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore your ship
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Passau - Linz

    Passau - Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River
    • Guided City Walk of Passau
    • Free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries
    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
  4. Day 3

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walk through Linz's historic sites
    • Visit to Hauptplatz
    • View Trinity Column

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Biking picnic along Danube banks
    • Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
  5. Day 4

    Ybbs - Dürnstein - Vienna

    Ybbs - Dürnstein - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to two family-owned farms to discover traditional specialties
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Sail through Wachau Valley
    • Guided Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Guided Walk in Dürnstein
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along Danube Island with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with audio-visual experience, coffee and cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna
    • View Imperial Palace complex
    • View Vienna Opera House
    • View St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Free time on Kärntnerstrasse
    • Free time for bike rides through city and local cafés

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk of Bratislava
    • Explore Old Town streets
    • Visit Town Hall
    • Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Free time to explore Bratislava
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  8. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Sightseeing
    • Visit Heroes' Square
    • Free time to explore Chain Bridge
    • Free time to explore Fisherman's Bastion
    • Free time to explore Central Market Hall
    • Free time for hiking hills above Danube

    Optional Activities

    • Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Free time to enjoy Budapest's thermal baths
    • Free time for scenic hike in hills above Danube
    • Free time to explore cafés and restaurants
  10. Day 9

    Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar
    • Guided City Tour of Vukovar
    • Brief cruise to Novi Sad with lunch onboard
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
    • Guided Bike Tour of Ilok along city walls

    Optional Activities

    • Beer tasting in Vukovar
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    • Guided Hike Tour to Petrovaradin
    • Guided Tour of Honey Museum
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Honey tasting
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
  12. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • View Saint Sava Orthodox Church
    • Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
    • Onboard Lecture on Balkan history and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in Quarter of Skadarlija
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
  13. Day 12

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fortress of Golubac
    • Visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
    Landmarks
    Golubac Fortress
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 13

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour around Vidin with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress
    • Guided Tour of Belogradchik
    • Wine tour and tasting at local winery
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rocks
  15. Day 14

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi

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

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Rousse's old town with Adventure Host
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Arbanassi
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
    • Visit Holy Trinity Church
    • Visit rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    • Live entertainment onboard with Bulgarian folklore show
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
    Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 15

    Oltenita - Bucharest - Brasov

    Oltenita - Bucharest - Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Bucharest
    • View Arc de Triomphe
    • View Royal Palace Square
    • Transfer to Brasov
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 16

    Brasov

    Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Bran Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Brasov
    • Guided Tour of Bran Castle
    • Dinner at Bran Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  18. Day 17

    Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Peles Castle
    • Local lunch
    • Free time exploring Bucharest
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
  19. Day 18

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Offering splendid river views, the Avalon Passion offers an exciting array of state-of-the-art amenities. Each Panorama Suite is fitted w… Read more
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    2016
    Guests
    84 - 166
    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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