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Discovery of the Danube 2026

16 days
From Munich to Bucharest
4.1
31 traveler reviews

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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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Munich to Passau

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Passau

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian Countryside Experience
    • Hike to Veste Oberhaus

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to local farm with homemade specialities tasting
    • Hike to Mariahilf and St. Severin church
    • Bavaria Live (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Veste Oberhaus
    St. Severin
    Mariahilf
  3. Day 3

    Passau to Český Krumlov

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Český Krumlov

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Linz with Linzer Torte tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov
    St. Vitus' Church
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Český Krumlov to Weissenkirchen

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on the Danube River
    • Tour of Melk Abbey
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube
    • Guided hike in Weissenkirchen

    Optional Activities

    • Wachau Valley Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna
    • Guided bike tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Exclusive Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Vienna Historic Centre
    Danube Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Vienna to Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on the Danube River
    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Local Slovakian entertainment on board
    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Skoda tour of Post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)
    • Carpathian Wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Slovak National Theatre
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Budapest tour with Grand Market visit
    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
    • Hike to Gellert Hill

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Grand Market
    Gellert Hill
    Buda Castle
    Budapest UNESCO World Heritage City Centre
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Hungarian dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
    • Traditional dinner on board
  9. Day 9

    Ordas

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner & Reception)

    Included Activities

    • Puszta Equestrian Heritage - Traditional performance showcasing Magyar cowboy equestrian skills, horse parade and exercise drills
    Landmarks
    Puszta (Great Hungarian Plain)
  10. Day 10

    Vukovar

    Meals
    Lunch (Home-hosted lunch with a Croatian family)

    Included Activities

    • Home-hosted lunch with a Croatian family

    Optional Activities

    • Vucedol Culture Museum visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Vucedol Culture Museum
    Baranja wine region
  11. Day 11

    Serbia - Belgrade

    Included Activities

    • Highlights of Belgrade
    • Serbian folklore evening show on board
    • Guided bike tour in Belgrade

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of the Museum of Yugoslavia
    • Routes of Nikola Tesla (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Church of Saint Sava
    Museum of Yugoslavia
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Serbia - Iron Gates

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site and museum
    • Sail through the Iron Gates

    Optional Activities

    • Golubac Castle visit (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Bulgaria - Vidin

    Included Activities

    • Visit to a local vineyard with wine tasting
    • Visit to Baba Vida Fortress
    • Guided hike to Belogradchik Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Bulgarian pastry making (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Fortress
  14. Day 14

    Bulgaria - Rousse to Ivanovo

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rousse
    • Choir performance on board
    • Guided hike to Ivanovo Church
    • Farewell dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Full day tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
  15. Day 15

    Rousse to Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided drive through Bucharest with visit to the Spring Palace
    Landmarks
    Spring Palace
    Palace of Parliament
  16. Day 16

    Bucharest to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Food, service, programs above and beyond. Wonderful team!

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