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The Danube from Germany to Romania 2027

15 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Bucharest
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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

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore the ship
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Passau - Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River
    • Guided City Walk of Passau
    • Free exploration of Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube
    • Guided Walk through Linz's historic and beautiful sites
    • Free time to explore

    Optional Activities

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

    Ybbs - Dürnstein - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to family-owned farms and traditional specialties
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Sailing through the Wachau Valley
    • Bike ride along Wachau's bike trails
    • Guided Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Guided Walk of Dürnstein with King Richard the Lionheart story
    • Onboard lecture about Austrian winemaking traditions
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike exploration of Vienna's Danube Island
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Free time strolling Kärnterstrasse shopping avenue
    • Free time in local cafés

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Danube Island
    House of Strauss
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Kärnterstrasse
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Guided City Walk of Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Free time to explore Bratislava
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    Town Hall
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    • Free time to explore Chain Bridge
    • Free time to explore Fisherman's Bastion
    • Free time in cafés
    • Free time browsing Central Market Hall
    • Free time hiking the hills above the Danube

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Free time to enjoy Budapest's thermal baths
    • Free time for scenic hike in the hills above the Danube
    • Free time to explore cafés and restaurants
  9. Day 9

    Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
    • Guided City Tour of Vukovar
    • Cruise to Novi Sad
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in a local cellar
    • Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls
    Landmarks
    Ilok Fortress
    Principovac Castle
  10. Day 10

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike Tour to Petrovaradin
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad including Honey Museum and local honey tastings
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Honey Museum
  11. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
    • Free time on Knez Mihailova Street

    Optional Activities

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

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Rousse's old town
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
    • Visit Holy Trinity Church
    • Scenic drive to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    • Live entertainment with Bulgarian folklore show
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Yantra River
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
  15. Day 15

    Oltenita

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia
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    Type F
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Croatia.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Czech Republic.Hungary.Serbia.Slovakia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Croatia.Czech Republic.Hungary.Serbia.Slovakia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before August 28th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 28th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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