Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll arrive in Bucharest and have the day to yourself. Walk around Victory Avenue checking out the shops and cafés, or spend time wandering through the neighborhoods to see the churches and residential areas. This gives you a chance to get your bearings before things kick off.
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest's trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue
- Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
After a guided tour through Bucharest's tree-lined streets and a stop at Royal Palace Square, you'll travel to Oltenita to board your ship in the afternoon. Spend the evening exploring your cabin and getting comfortable on the vessel, then enjoy dinner as you sail overnight toward Rousse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Bucharest's tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe
- Visit Royal Palace Square
- Ship boarding and orientation
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Royal Palace Square - Day 3
Rousse
In Rousse, you'll choose how to spend your time. Take a bike tour with your Adventure Host, visit the Holy Trinity Church and the UNESCO rock-hewn churches near Ivanovo, or go on a full-day guided trip to Veliko Tarnovo and the 15th-century town of Arbanassi. Later you'll get back to the ship in Svistov and sail overnight toward Vidin.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host (Activity active option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse including Holy Trinity Church (Activity classic option)
- Guided Tour to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo, UNESCO World Heritage Site (Activity classic option)
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi (Activity classic option)
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi Yantra River - Day 4
Vidin
Start with Adventure Host activities like a bike ride or a relaxed walk. Then take a guided tour to see the Balkan Mountains rock formations and visit Baba Vida Fortress. This evening features a Bulgarian folklore show with live music on board before sailing overnight to Donji Milanovac.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Belogradchik rock formations
- Visit Baba Vida Fortress
- Bulgarian folklore show (live entertainment on board)
Optional Activities
- Bike ride with Adventure Host
- Wander and explore Vidin
Landmarks Belogradchik rock formations Baba Vida Fortress - Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge
Before lunch, you'll sail through the Iron Gates Gorge between Serbia and Romania. Afterward, visit Lepenski Vir, an ancient Mesolithic site, and continue to Golubacki Fortress, one of Europe's best preserved medieval strongholds. The ship sails overnight to Belgrade.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit Fortress of Golubački
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Fortress of Golubački - Day 6
Belgrade
In Belgrade, pick your activity: explore the central walkway with your Adventure Host or join a guided tour to see Saint Sava Orthodox church where the Danube and Sava Rivers meet. You can also bike Knez Mihailova Street, checking out the cafés and shops. There's an onboard lecture about Balkan history before sailing overnight to Novi Sad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (Activity classic option)
- Visit Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan states history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Biking Tour
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street on your own
Landmarks Saint Sava Orthodox Church Knez Mihailova Street 
- Day 7
Novi Sad
Begin with a guided tour of Novi Sad, noticing its Austro-Hungarian and baroque architecture. Either hike up to Petrovaradin Fortress for views down narrow streets, or head to a nearby wine cellar and beekeeping museum in Sremski Karlovci. The ship sails overnight to Ilok.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad including Austro-Hungarian old town (Activity classic option)
- Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress (Activity active option)
- Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar with tasting (Activity discovery option)
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Museum of Beekeeping Živanović Wine Cellar - Day 8
Ilok to Vukovar
Start with a walking tour of Ilok and taste wine in a local cellar. Then sail a short distance to Vukovar for lunch and a walking tour of this important Danube river port. There's live entertainment on board this evening before sailing overnight to Mohacs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
- Walking tour of Vukovar
Landmarks Ilok Vukovar - Day 9
Mohács or Pécs
Choose between exploring Mohacs, a quiet harbor town with memorial parks and churches plus the St. Nicholas Watermill tour, or take a guided trip to nearby Pecs to see 4th-century underground tombs and hear an organ concert. The ship sails in the afternoon to Budapest, arriving overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács including St. Nicholas Watermill (Activity classic option)
- Guided Tour to Pécs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage) and organ concert (Activity classic option)
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Christian underground tombs 
- Day 10
Budapest
After a guided city tour including Heroes' Square, you'll have a free afternoon in Budapest. Check out the Chain Bridge, relax at a café or pub, or hike along the Danube. The ship stays docked overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit cafés and pubs
- Take a hike above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 11
Budapest
Head to the Adventure Center to choose your day: hike to a viewpoint with your Adventure Host or explore on your own. Try the famous thermal baths, take photos at the Royal Palace, or find a garden or rooftop restaurant. The ship sails overnight to Bratislava.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to viewpoint with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
Optional Activities
- Explore Royal Palace grounds
- Visit thermal bath spas
- Dine at garden or rooftop eatery
Landmarks Royal Palace - Day 12
Bratislava
Pick your Bratislava experience: hike up to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host, take a guided walk through Old Town's cobblestone streets and visit St. Martin's Cathedral, or bike along the Danube with a picnic from the ship. There's live entertainment on board this evening before sailing to Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Old Town (Activity classic option)
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Bicycle ride with picnic along the Danube
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Town Hall St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 13
Vienna
Start your Vienna day with options based on what interests you. If you're up for some activity, bike along Danube Island with your Adventure Host, or head to the House of Strauss for coffee and cake while taking in the classical music history. For a more structured approach, join a guided city tour that covers the Imperial Palace, Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. If you want to add more to your day, Schönbrunn Palace is available as an optional excursion, and you can catch a Royal Waltz Concert if that appeals to you. The Prater amusement park and nearby museums are also options if you'd rather spend time that way. Later this evening, you'll board a cruise heading to Dürnstein.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Visit to House of Strauss with interactive audio-visual experience and coffee with homemade cake
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace (summer home of the Habsburg empire)
- Tram to Vienna's Prater amusement park
- Visit museums nearby
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
Landmarks Imperial Palace (Hofburg) Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Prater Amusement Park Danube Island 
- Day 14
Dürnstein and Melk
In Durnstein, hike up to the castle ruins for views of the village and Wachau Valley, or take a guided walk to hear about King Richard the Lionheart's imprisonment here. Relax on the Sky Deck while sailing past vineyards and castles toward Melk. Then either walk along the Danube or tour Melk's Benedictine Abbey, followed by a wine tasting as you sail to Passau overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to castle ruins in Dürnstein (Activity active option)
- Guided Walk in Dürnstein (Activity classic option)
- Sail through Wachau Valley
- Walk along Danube River and around Melk with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey (Activity classic option)
- Wine tasting on board
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Benedictine Abbey 
- Day 15
Passau
Take an afternoon guided walk to learn about Passau where three rivers meet. Or choose a full-day guided trip to either Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg or the Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. The ship sails overnight to Regensburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon Guided City Walk of Passau
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks Salzburg Cesky Krumlov - Day 16
Regensburg
Either bike to Walhalla with your Adventure Host or take a guided walk to see the Old Town Hall and Porta Pretoria from the ancient fortress. Optionally visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. You'll have a free afternoon to explore on foot or by bike, with live entertainment after dinner before sailing overnight to Roth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Walhalla by bike with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
- Guided City Walk of Regensburg (Activity classic option)
- See Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
Landmarks Walhalla Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg - Day 17
Roth or Nuremberg
After an onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal, choose between touring Roth with its half-timbered houses and Schloss Ratibor hunting lodge, exploring Nuremberg's medieval sites and Kaiserburg Castle, or visiting the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. Relax on board with live entertainment as you sail overnight to Bamberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Lecture about Main-Danube Canal
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Roth (Activity classic option)
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg (Activity classic option)
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds (Activity classic option)
Landmarks Schloss Ratibor Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Cathedral Nuremberg Rally Grounds 
- Day 18
Bamberg
Take a guided walking tour of this seven-hills city to see the Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and churches on the hilltops. Attend an onboard lecture about European history. Then sail in the afternoon and overnight to Wurzburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg
- See Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills with churches
- Onboard lecture about European history and culture
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Old Town Hall - Day 19
Würzburg
Either take an easy bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host or join a guided tour to see the Old Main Bridge, fortress, and the baroque Bishop's Residenz with its enormous ceiling fresco. Spend the afternoon leisurely sailing before docking overnight in Miltenberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Easy bike ride along river with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg (Activity classic option)
- See Old Main Bridge, fortress, and Bishop's Residenz
Landmarks Old Main Bridge Bishop's Residenz 
- Day 20
Miltenberg
Discover Miltenberg by bike with your Adventure Host or take a guided walking tour of its medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn. There's entertainment on board this evening as you cruise to Rudesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Miltenberg by bike with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg (Activity classic option)
- See Germany's oldest inn
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 21
Rüdesheim
Hike through vineyards with your Adventure Host, visit Johannisberg Castle's 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar for wine tasting, or explore the Mechanical Music Museum. In the afternoon, cruise through the Rhine Gorge past the famous Lorelei rock. There's a classical music concert at Engers Castle this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through vineyards with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
- Guided Visit to Johannisberg Castle with wine tasting (Activity discovery option)
- Tour Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (Activity classic option)
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge past Lorelei rock
- Classical music concert at Engers Castle
Landmarks Johannisberg Castle Mechanical Music Museum Rhine Gorge Lorelei rock Engers Castle - Day 22
Cologne
Choose your Cologne activity: bike like a local with your Adventure Host, join a guided tour of Jewish heritage sites, or take a walking tour of the Old City and gothic cathedral. Spend free time enjoying Kolsch pale lager, locally brewed for over a century. The ship sails in the afternoon and overnight to Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Cologne with Adventure Host (Activity active option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites (Activity discovery option)
- Guided City Walk of Cologne (Activity classic option)
- See Gothic cathedral with twin steeples
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 23
Amsterdam
You'll start your day in Amsterdam with a choice of morning activities. Join an early walk with your Adventure Host, take a guided walking tour through the cobblestone streets, or hop on a canal cruise to see the Golden Age mansions from the water. After that, the afternoon opens up with different options as well. You could do a culinary walk sampling Dutch specialties like cheese and stroopwafels, or take a biking tour out into the surrounding countryside. Later in the day, spend some free time wandering through the city's cafés, checking out galleries, crossing the bridges, and exploring the canals on your own. By evening, you'll be back at your boat for the night, docked right in Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host (Active option)
- Guided walking tour through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets (Classic option)
- Guided canal cruise past Golden Age mansions (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Culinary walk through Amsterdam sampling Dutch specialties
- Biking tour to discover the countryside
- Free time to explore Amsterdam's cafés, galleries, bridges, and canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 24
Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
Your river journey ends after breakfast this morning as you disembark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
