Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional Activities
- Explore Bucharest independently - discover trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue
- Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
Bucharest to Oltenita- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest - tree-lined boulevards, Arc de Triomphe honoring WWI Romanian soldiers, and Royal Palace Square (scene of 1989 riots)
- Ship orientation and exploration
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Royal Palace Square - Day 3
Rousse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanassi - Svistov
Rousse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanassi - Svistov- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse - Bulgaria's largest inland port and Holy Trinity Church
- Guided tour of rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Full-day guided tour to Veliko Târnovo - ancient capital with stone houses clinging to cliffs above Yantra River (circa 4300 BC)
- Full-day guided tour to Arbanassi - 15th-century town with Bulgarian Revival architecture
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches Veliko Târnovo Yantra River Arbanassi - Day 4
Vidin
Vidin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host bike ride in Vidin
- Guided tour of Belogradchik - remarkable rock formations on Balkan Mountains slopes (200 million years of natural sculpting)
- Guided visit to Baba Vida Fortress in Vidin
- Bulgarian folklore show on board
Optional Activities
- Wander and discover Vidin independently
Landmarks Belogradchik Rock Formations Baba Vida Fortress - Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Iron Gates Gorge
- Guided tour to Lepenski Vir - Mesolithic archaeological site with prehistoric cultures, settlements, art and ancient discoveries
- Guided visit to Fortress of Golubac - well-preserved medieval fortress with views of Danube Gorge
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Fortress of Golubac - Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host-led walk through Belgrade's central walkway
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade - Danube and Sava River convergence
- Guided visit to Saint Sava - one of world's largest Orthodox churches
- Onboard lecture about rich history, destinations, and culture of Balkan states
Optional Activities
- Optional guided biking tour
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street independently - Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with cafés, shops, and cultural spots
Landmarks Saint Sava Church Knez Mihailova Street - Day 7
Novi Sad
Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad - second largest Serbian town with Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications
- Walking tour in Novi Sad - narrow streets climbing 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 - Day 8
Ilok - Vukovar
Ilok - Vukovar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar - stories of Croatian tradition
- Walking tour of Vukovar - Croatia's largest river port
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Ilok Vukovar - Day 9
Mohács - Pécs
Mohács - Pécs- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács - quiet Danube harbor town with historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches
- Guided visit to medieval St. Nicholas Watermill in Mohács - one of few remaining stone-ground grain processing watermills
- Guided tour to Pécs - 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with fascinating murals
- Organ concert in Pécs
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Christian Underground Tombs - Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Budapest - includes iconic Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge independently
- Visit Budapest's cafés and pubs
- Hike above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 11
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host-led hike to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest independently
- Photograph Royal Palace grounds
- Visit Budapest's famous thermal bath spas
- Dine in garden or rooftop eateries
Landmarks Royal Palace - Day 12
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host-led short hike to Bratislava Castle
- Guided walking tour of Old Town - cobblestone streets, Town Hall, and Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral (centuries-old Hungarian coronation church)
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Bicycle tour with ship-provided picnic exploring local sights along the Danube
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 13
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host-led bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island
- Guided visit to House of Strauss - immersive audio-visual experience with coffee and homemade cake
- Guided city tour of Vienna - gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace (winter residence of Imperial Family), Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Optional guided excursion to Schönbrunn Palace - summer home of Habsburg empire
- Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
- Tram to Vienna's Prater amusement park
- Visit nearby museums
Landmarks Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Prater Amusement Park - Day 14
Dürnstein - Melk
Dürnstein - Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike up to castle ruins in Dürnstein - spectacular views of village, Danube, and Wachau Valley
- Guided walk in Dürnstein - legend of King Richard the Lionheart imprisoned during Crusades
- Sailing through Wachau Valley - vineyards, castles, and charming villages
- Walk along Danube River in Melk with Adventure Host
- Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey - frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ
- Wine tasting on board
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Ruins Wachau Valley Melk Abbey - Day 15
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon guided city walk of Passau - 'City of Three Rivers' (Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers convergence)
Optional Activities
- Optional full-day guided excursion to Salzburg - city of Mozart
- Optional full-day guided excursion to Cesky Krumlov - picturesque Bohemian town
Landmarks Passau - Day 16
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host-led bike tour to Walhalla
- Guided city walk of Regensburg - Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria (built 179 AD as entrance to Castra Regina fortress)
- Live entertainment after dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional guided excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
- Free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through charming streets
Landmarks Walhalla Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg - Day 17
Roth - Nuremberg
Roth - Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard lecture about Main-Danube Canal - linking the two rivers for vital navigation connection between North and Black Seas
- Guided sightseeing tour of Roth - Bavarian town with half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor
- Guided tour of Nuremberg - medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
- Guided tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds - used by Third Reich
Landmarks Schloss Ratibor Nuremberg Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral Nuremberg Rally Grounds - Day 18
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bamberg - former imperial dynasties home with Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches
- Onboard lecture about European history and culture
Landmarks Bamberg Romanesque Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 19
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host-led easy bike ride along river
- Guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg - Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz (with largest known ceiling fresco)
Landmarks Würzburg Bishop's Residenz - Day 20
Miltenberg
Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host-led bike tour of Miltenberg
- Guided walking tour of Miltenberg - medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn
- Onboard entertainment
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 21
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Engers
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Engers- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host-led hike through picturesque Rüdesheim vineyards
- Guided visit to Johannisberg Castle - 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar with wine tasting
- Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Sailing through Rhine Gorge - famous Lorelei rock (mythological siren lured sailors to shore)
- Classical music concert at Engers Castle - Villa Musica Rhineland-Palatinate National Foundation (one of Germany's largest music institutions)
Landmarks Johannisberg Castle Mechanical Music Museum Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rock Engers Castle - Day 22
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host-led bike ride in Cologne
- Guided walking tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
- Guided city walk of Cologne - Old City and soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral
Optional Activities
- Sample Kölsch pale lager - locally brewed over 100 years
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 23
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host-led early morning walk in Amsterdam
- Guided off-the-beaten-path walking tour of Amsterdam - cobblestone streets with legendary city insights
- Guided canal cruise of Amsterdam - stately homes of Amsterdam's 'Golden Age'
Optional Activities
- Optional culinary walk through Amsterdam - savory and sweet Dutch specialties
- Optional biking tour to discover countryside
- Explore colorful cafés, galleries, bridges, and canals independently
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 24
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
