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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Prague 2026

19 days
From Bucharest to Prague
4.6 (234 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. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore trendy shops and cafés
    • Visit museums
    • Explore beautiful homes and churches along Victory Avenue
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Oltenita

    Bucharest to Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner onboard)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest featuring tree-lined boulevards, Arc de Triomphe, and Royal Palace Square
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
  3. Day 3

    Rousse

    Rousse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Holy Trinity Church in Rousse
    • Visit to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)
    • Guided tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
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  4. Day 4

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Belogradchik featuring rock formations on Balkan Mountain slopes
    • Visit to Baba Vida Fortress
    • Bulgarian folklore show onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride with Adventure Host
    • Wander and discover Vidin independently
    Landmarks
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
    Baba Vida Fortress
  5. Day 5

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Lepenski Vir Mesolithic archaeological site
    • Visit to Fortress of Golubač
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Fortress of Golubač
  6. Day 6

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade
    • Visit to Saint Sava Orthodox church
    • Onboard lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Walk Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street independently
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
  7. Day 7

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Novi Sad featuring Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications

    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
  8. Day 8

    Ilok to Vukovar

    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
  9. Day 9

    Mohács - Pécs

    Mohács - Pécs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács
    • Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill
    • Guided tour to Pécs featuring 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage)
    • Organ concert in Pécs
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing tour including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chain Bridge independently
    • Visit cafés and pubs
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  11. Day 11

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to a magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host
    • Explore Royal Palace grounds independently and take photographs
    • Visit thermal bath spas
    • Dine in garden or rooftop eatery
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
  12. Day 12

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk of Bratislava Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
    • Explore Bratislava independently
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to House of Strauss with audio-visual experience and coffee with homemade cake
    • Guided city tour of Vienna featuring Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Bike through Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host
    • Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Shop on Kärntnerstrasse
    • Visit a local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
    • Optional excursion to attend Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    Landmarks
    House of Strauss
    Imperial Palace Complex
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk

    Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk of Dürnstein featuring King Richard the Lionheart legend
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Bike along the river with Adventure Host
    • Visit pastry-baking workshop
    • Visit Austrian bee farm with tasting
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Linz's historic sites along Danube shore, Hauptplatz, and Trinity Column

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride around Linz with Adventure Host
    • Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
  16. Day 16

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk of Passau featuring the "City of Three Rivers"

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along trail to valley and along Ilz River with Adventure Host
    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley galleries
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague

    Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk in Regensburg featuring Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Regensburg's historic lanes and squares independently
    • Enjoy local beer and hearty lunch
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Sample plum dumplings and Pilsner lager
    • Explore Wenceslas Square and watch street performers
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
  19. Day 19

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

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