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The Danube from Romania to Germany 2026

16 days
From Oltenita to Vilshofen an der Donau
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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

    Oltenita

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Avalon Suite Ship
  2. Day 2

    Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church
    • Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
    • Short scenic drive to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
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  3. Day 3

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bulgarian folklore show

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride in Vidin with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Belogradchik and Baba Vida Fortress
    Landmarks
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
    Baba Vida Fortress
  4. Day 4

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Visit Fortress of Golubac
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Fortress of Golubac
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade with Saint Sava church
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
    • Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad with Austro-Hungarian old town

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress
    • Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Museum of Beekeeping
    Živanović Wine Cellar
  7. Day 7

    Ilok - Vukovar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Vukovar
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
    Landmarks
    Ilok
    Vukovar
  8. Day 8

    Mohács - Pécs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács with historical memorial parks

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill
    • Guided Tour to Pécs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs and organ concert
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing tour including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Free afternoon exploring Chain Bridge and other sights
    • Hiking through the hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host
    • Free day to explore and photograph Royal Palace grounds
    • Visit famous thermal bath spas
    • Dine in garden or rooftop eatery
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
  11. Day 11

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
    • Free time to explore Bratislava
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour along Danube Island with Adventure Host
    • Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike ride to local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
    • 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
  13. Day 13

    Dürrnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk about King Richard the Lionheart
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings and organ

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Hike up to castle ruins in Dürrnstein
    • Bike tour along the river with Adventure Host
    • Pastry-baking workshop and Austrian bee farm visit
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    Landmarks
    Dürrnstein Castle Ruins
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through historic sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride around Linz area with Adventure Host
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Salzburg
    Cesky Krumlov
  15. Day 15

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk into Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus down valley and along Ilz River with Adventure Host
    • Free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
    • Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral for concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Oberhaus
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Artists' Alley
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast

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