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The Danube from Romania to Germany 2026

16 days
From Oltenita to Vilshofen an der Donau
4.6
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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

    Bucharest to Rousse

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse with Holy Trinity Church visit
    • Scenic drive to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo
    • Exploration of Arbanassi - 15th-century Bulgarian revival architecture
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
    Yantra River
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  3. Day 3

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Belogradchik rock formations
    • Visit to Baba Vida Fortress
    • Live Bulgarian folklore show onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Wander and discover Vidin independently
    • Bike ride with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Belogradchik rock formations
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Balkan Mountains
  4. Day 4

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia

    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials), Lunch (Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef's features including carving & pasta stations), Dinner (Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Visit Fortress of Golubac
    • Sailing through Iron Gates Gorge
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Fortress of Golubac
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • Visit to Saint Sava Church
    • Onboard Lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Walk Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
    • Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Danube River
    Sava River
  6. Day 6

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Ilok to Vukovar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Mohács

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács
    • Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill
    • Guided Tour to Pécs Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Organ concert
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian underground tombs
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing of Budapest
    • Visit to Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Visit Budapest's cafés and pubs
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host

    Optional Activities

    • Free day to explore
    • Photography at Royal Palace grounds
    • Visit Budapest's 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
    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Bratislava Old Town
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  12. Day 12

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace complex and Vienna Opera House
    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    • Stroll in Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike ride to local café to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Danube Island
    House of Strauss
  13. Day 13

    Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike to castle ruins
    • Guided Walk with King Richard the Lionheart legend
    • Sailing through Wachau Valley
    • Bike tour along river with Adventure Host
    • Pastry-baking workshop and Austrian bee farm with tastings
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein 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 Linz's historic sites
    • Visit to Hauptplatz
    • Visit to Trinity Column
    • Bike ride with Adventure Host

    Optional Activities

    • 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

    Passau to Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Guided Hike from Oberhaus down to valley and along Ilz River
    • Guided City Walk into Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
    • Visit Artists' Alley galleries
    • Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Passau
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Ilz River
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Vilshofen to Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast
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