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The Danube from Romania to Germany for Wine Lovers 2027

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From Bucharest to Vilshofen an der Donau
4.6 (236 reviews)
  • Scenic view of Veliko Tarnovo’s old town with a wooden bridge crossing a winding river.
  • Hilltop settlement with red-roofed houses overlooking forested valleys under a clear blue sky.
  • Ruined red-brick arches and towers of an abandoned church framed by greenery.
  • Evening blue-hour shot of the domed Saint Sava Temple in Belgrade beautifully illuminated.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Oltenita

    Oltenita
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Avalon Suite Ship
  3. Day 2

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Svistov

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

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church
    • Visit to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
  4. Day 3

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations
    • Guided Tour and tasting at local winery with exploration of Vidin
    • Bulgarian folklore show (live entertainment)
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
  5. Day 4

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Visit to Fortress of Golubac
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Fortress of Golubac
  6. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • Visit to Saint Sava Orthodox Church
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
  7. Day 6

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
    • Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Museum of Beekeeping
  8. Day 7

    Ilok - Vukovar

    Ilok - Vukovar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour in Ilok
    • Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
    • Walking tour of Vukovar
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  9. Day 8

    Mohacs - Pecs

    Mohacs - Pecs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohacs
    • Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill
    • Guided Tour to Pécs underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Organ concert in Pécs
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Underground Tombs
  10. Day 9

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  11. Day 10

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    • Visit to Hungarian wine cellar with tasting
    • Onboard wine lecture and tasting with Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  12. Day 11

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk of Old Town
    • Visit to St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Onboard cheese and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  13. Day 12

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with audio-visual experience, coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna
    • Visit to Imperial Palace complex
    • Visit to Vienna Opera House
    • Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    House of Strauss
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
  14. Day 13

    Durnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike to castle ruins
    • Wine cellar visit and tasting
    • Guided Walk about King Richard the Lionheart
    • Sailing through Wachau Valley
    • Bike ride along the river
    • Guided tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
    • Onboard wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Durnstein Castle
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  15. Day 14

    Linz

    Linz
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz
    • Visit to Hauptplatz
    • View of Trinity Column
    • Bike ride around Linz area
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner with Certified Sommelier
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
  16. Day 15

    Schlogen Oxbow - Passau

    Schlogen Oxbow - Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Schlogen Oxbow
    • Onboard chocolate and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
    • Hiking from Oberhaus with Adventure Host
    • Guided City Walk of Passau
    • Exploration of Artists' Alley
    Landmarks
    Schlogen Oxbow
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  17. Day 16

    Vilshofen

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Illumination came onto the river cruising scene with a bang. This… Read more
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    2014
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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