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

20 days
From Prague 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

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague's historic city center
    • Visit surrounding countryside
    Landmarks
    Prague
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager
    • Watch street performers in Wenceslas Square
    • Explore Charles Bridge
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town's Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
    Charles Bridge
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  3. Day 3

    Prague to Regensburg - Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy hearty lunch and local beer in Regensburg
    • Explore historic lanes and squares of Regensburg
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
  4. Day 4

    Passau - Schlögen Oxbow

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River (Activity Active option)
    • Guided City Walk in Passau (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
    • Browse Artists' Alley galleries
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral for concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    Oberhaus
    Ilz River
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
  5. Day 5

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube (Activity Active option)
    • Guided Walk through city's historic sites along Danube shore (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Biking picnic along Danube banks
    • Hike through nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
  6. Day 6

    Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to family-owned farms discovering traditional specialties (Activity Discovery option)
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins (Activity Active option)
    • Guided Walk in Dürnstein about King Richard the Lionheart (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley's bike trails (Activity Active option)
    • Onboard lecture about Austrian winemaking traditions
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle Ruins
  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike (Activity Active option)
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Explore Kärtnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Visit local cafés for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
    • Bike ride through Vienna with café stop
    • Optional Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    House of Strauss
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Danube Island
    Kärtnerstrasse
  8. Day 8

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle (Activity Active option)
    • Guided City Walk through Old Town (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bratislava's quaint streets
    • Visit Town Hall
    • Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Old Town
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint (Activity Active option)
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Visit Fisherman's Bastion
    • Browse Central Market Hall
    • Hike hills above Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Budapest's thermal baths
    • Scenic hike in hills above Danube
    • Explore city's cafés and restaurants
  11. Day 11

    Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting (Activity Discovery option)
    • Guided City Tour of Vukovar (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls (Activity Active option)
    Landmarks
    Ilok Medieval Fortress
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  12. Day 12

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike Tour to Petrovaradin with scenic views (Activity Active option)
    • Guided Tour of Honey Museum with honey tastings (Activity Discovery option)
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad (Activity Classic option)
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Honey Museum
  13. Day 13

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along Danube (Activity Active option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (Activity Classic option)
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture (Activity Discovery option)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street
    • Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in Quarter of Skadarlija
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Quarter of Skadarlija
  14. Day 14

    Golubač - Donji Milanovac - Lepenski Vir - Iron Gates Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fortress of Golubač
    • Visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Fortress of Golubač
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates Gorge
  15. Day 15

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress (Activity Active option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations (Activity Classic option)
    • Tour and tasting at local winery (Activity Discovery option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing of Vidin
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
  16. Day 16

    Rousse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanassi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Rousse's old town by bike (Activity Active option)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church (Activity Classic option)
    • Short scenic drive to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (Activity Classic option)
    Landmarks
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
  17. Day 17

    Oltenita - Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Bucharest
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
  18. Day 18

    Brașov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Bran Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Brașov
    • Guided Tour of Bran Castle
    • Dinner at Bran Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  19. Day 19

    Brașov - Sinaia - Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Peles Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bucharest's shops, cafés, museums, and churches
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
  20. Day 20

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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