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The Danube from Germany to Romania 2027

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From Vilshofen an der Donau to Bucharest
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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Vilshofen

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Passau - Linz

    Passau - Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk - Passau
    • Hiking from Oberhaus - Passau
    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow

    Optional Activities

    • Free exploration of Passau's cobblestone streets
    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral for concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz
    • Bike ride along the Danube

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Biking picnic along the Danube
    • Hiking through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
  5. Day 4

    Ybbs - Dürnstein - Vienna

    Ybbs - Dürnstein - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to family-owned farms in Wachau Valley
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Guided Hike to Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Guided Walk in Dürnstein
    • Onboard lecture about Austrian winemaking
    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along Danube Island
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Free time strolling Kärntnerstrasse
    • Bike ride through Vienna
    • Optional Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Guided City Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Free exploration of Bratislava
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Old Town
    Town Hall
  8. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint
    • Guided City Sightseeing

    Optional Activities

    • Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
    • Free exploration of Chain Bridge
    • Free exploration of Fisherman's Bastion
    • Central Market Hall browsing
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Free time at Budapest's thermal baths
    • Scenic hike in hills above the Danube
    • Exploration of cafés and restaurants
  10. Day 9

    Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad

    Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar
    • Beer tasting in Vukovar
    • Guided City Tour of Vukovar
    • Cruise to Novi Sad
    • Guided tour of Ilok
    • Wine tasting in Ilok
    • Guided Bike Tour in Ilok
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  11. Day 10

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike Tour to Petrovaradin
    • Guided Tour of Honey Museum
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
  12. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan states

    Optional Activities

    • Free exploration of Knez Mihailova Street
    • Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Skadarlija Quarter
  13. Day 12

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Fortress of Golubac
    • Visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Cruise through Iron Gates Gorge
    Landmarks
    Fortress of Golubac
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 13

    Vidin

    Vidin
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik
    • Guided tour and tasting at local winery
    • Guided Sightseeing of Vidin
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
  15. Day 14

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Rousse's old town
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
    • Guided tour of Holy Trinity Church
    • Guided tour of rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    • Bulgarian folklore show
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
  16. Day 15

    Oltenita

    Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast

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