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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest, 2 Nights in Transylvania & 2 Nights in Prague 2027

21 days
From Bucharest to Prague
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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

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

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

    Bucharest to Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Guided drive into the Carpathians to Sinaia
    • Visit Peles Castle
    • Visit Cantacuzino Castle
    • Local lunch
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Cantacuzino Castle
  3. Day 3

    Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov
    • Guided tour of Bran Castle
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Brasov
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  4. Day 4

    Brasov to Oltenita

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion in Bucharest
    • Visit Royal Palace Square
    • Embarkation on Avalon Suite Ship
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace Square
  5. Day 5

    Rousse to Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church
    • Scenic drive to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
  6. Day 6

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vidin

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belogradchik rock formations
    • Winery tour and tasting at local winery
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik rock formations
  7. Day 7

    Iron Gates Gorge to Golubac

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Visit Fortress of Golubac
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Fortress of Golubac
  8. Day 8

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • Visit Saint Sava Orthodox Church

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
    • Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Orthodox Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
  9. Day 9

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
    • Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
    Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar
  10. Day 10

    Ilok to Vukovar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ilok
    • Walking tour of Vukovar

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour in Ilok along city walls
    • Wine tasting in local cellar
    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  11. Day 11

    Mohács to Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour to Pécs and 4th-century Christian underground tombs with organ concert
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian underground tombs
  12. Day 12

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Visit Budapest's cafés and pubs
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  13. Day 13

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint with Adventure Host
    • Explore Royal Palace grounds
    • Visit thermal bath spas
    • Dine in garden or rooftop restaurants
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace grounds
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  14. Day 14

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Bratislava Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
    • Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and cake
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Stroll Kärntnerstrasse (famous shopping avenue)
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
  16. Day 16

    Dürnstein - Wachau Valley to Ybbs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Dürnstein
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Artstetten Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Hike to castle ruins
    • Bike ride along river with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle ruins
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  17. Day 17

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz

    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
  18. Day 18

    Schögen Oxbow to Passau - Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Schögen Oxbow
    • Guided City Walk in Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Oberhaus with Adventure Host
    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Schögen Oxbow
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 19

    Vilshofen to Regensburg to Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk in Regensburg

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch and beer in Regensburg
    • Explore Regensburg's historic lanes and squares
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 20

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Prague
    • Visit Hradčany Castle Grounds
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
    • See Old Town's Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Sample plum dumplings or Pilsner lager
    • Explore Wenceslas Square
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  21. Day 21

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
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