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

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From Bucharest to Prague
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  • Misty sunrise on Prague’s Charles Bridge lined with Baroque statues and lanterns leading toward spires and domes glowing in golden light.
  • Colorful medieval skyline of Regensburg reflected in the calm Danube River with the Stone Bridge and twin cathedral spires under blue skies.
  • Aerial view of Vilshofen an der Donau with pastel riverfront houses, church steeple and multiple docked river cruise ships along the Danube.
  • Drone view of Bratislava Castle's white walls and red roofs overlooking the Danube and the city sprawl amid lush greenery.
  • Bratislava Castle perched on a hill above the Danube River with autumn trees and soft reflections in the still water at sunset.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Bucharest
    • Shopping at trendy shops
    • Visit museums
    • Explore churches along Victory Avenue
    Landmarks
    Victory Avenue
  3. Day 2

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peles Castle
    • Visit Cantacuzino Castle
    • Local lunch
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Cantacuzino Castle
    Carpathians
  4. Day 3

    Brașov

    Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brașov
    • Tour of Bran Castle
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploration of Brașov
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  5. Day 4

    Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita

    Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion in Bucharest
    • Royal Palace Square visit
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace Square
  6. Day 5

    Rousse - Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi

    Rousse - Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse (optional choice)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse (optional choice)
    • Visit Holy Trinity Church (optional choice)
    • Tour of rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (optional choice)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo (optional choice)
    • Visit Arbanassi (optional choice)
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
    Yantra River
  7. Day 6

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress (optional choice)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik (optional choice)
    • Winery tour and tasting (optional choice)
    • Guided Sightseeing of Vidin (optional choice)
    • Bulgarian folklore show
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik
  8. Day 7

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač, Serbia

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač, Serbia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir
    • Visit Golubač Fortress
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Golubač Fortress
  9. Day 8

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the Danube (optional choice)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (optional choice)
    • Visit Saint Sava Orthodox Church
    • Onboard Lecture on Balkan history and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploration of Knez Mihailova Street
    • Exploration of Belgrade's cafés, shops, and cultural spots
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Orthodox Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Danube River
    Sava River
  10. Day 9

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Petrovaradin (optional choice)
    • Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar (optional choice)
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad (optional choice)
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
    Museum of Beekeeping
    Živanović Wine Cellar
    Sremski Karlovci
  11. Day 10

    Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia

    Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour in Ilok (optional choice)
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting (optional choice)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting (optional choice)
    • Walking tour of Vukovar (optional choice)
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
    Ilok
    Vukovar
  12. Day 11

    Baja - Pécs & Mohács, Hungary

    Baja - Pécs & Mohács, Hungary
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács (optional choice)
    • Visit St. Nicholas Watermill (optional choice)
    • Guided Tour to Pécs (optional choice)
    • Visit 4th-century Christian underground tombs in Pécs (optional choice)
    • Organ concert in Pécs (optional choice)
    Landmarks
    Mohács
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs
    Christian underground tombs in Pécs
  13. Day 12

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploration of Chain Bridge
    • Café and pub visits
    • Hiking in the hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  14. Day 13

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host (optional choice)

    Optional Activities

    • Free day to explore
    • Photography on Royal Palace grounds
    • Visit thermal bath spas
    • Dine in garden or rooftop eatery
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
  15. Day 14

    Bratislava, Slovakia

    Bratislava, Slovakia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle (optional choice)
    • Guided City Walk (optional choice)
    • St. Martin's Cathedral visit (optional choice)
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploration of Bratislava
    • Explore forests and parks
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    Town Hall
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  16. Day 15

    Vienna, Austria

    Vienna, Austria
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike (optional choice)
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and cake (optional choice)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna (optional choice)
    • Visit Imperial Palace complex (optional choice)
    • Visit Vienna Opera House (optional choice)
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral (optional choice)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Free time on Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike ride to local café
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    House of Strauss
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Danube Island
  17. Day 16

    Dürstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk

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

    Included Activities

    • Hike to castle ruins (optional choice)
    • Guided Walk about King Richard the Lionheart (optional choice)
    • Sail through Wachau Valley
    • Bike along river (optional choice)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Artstetten Castle (optional choice)
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey (optional choice)
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  18. Day 17

    Linz, Austria

    Linz, Austria
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz (optional choice)
    • Visit Hauptplatz (optional choice)
    • Visit Trinity Column (optional choice)
    • Bike ride around Linz (optional choice)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Ceský Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Salzburg
    Ceský Krumlov
  19. Day 18

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau, Germany

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau, Germany
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Hike from Oberhaus (optional choice)
    • Guided City Walk in Passau (optional choice)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
    • Visit Artists' Alley galleries
    • Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Oberhaus
    Ilz River
    Passau
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Artists' Alley
  20. Day 19

    Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague, Czech Republic

    Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague, Czech Republic
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk in Regensburg
    • Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    • Visit Porta Pretoria

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for lunch and local beer
    • Explore historic lanes and squares of Regensburg
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Regensburg
  21. Day 20

    Prague, Czech Republic

    Prague, Czech Republic
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk
    • Visit Hradčany Castle Grounds
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Visit Old Town Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Sample plum dumplings
    • Sample Pilsner lager
    • Explore Wenceslas Square
    • Meet locals and see street performers
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
  22. Day 21

    Prague, Czech Republic

    Prague, Czech Republic
    Meals
    Breakfast

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