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The Danube from Germany to Romania with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania 2027

18 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Bucharest
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore your ship
    • Dinner onboard
  2. Day 2

    Passau - Linz

    Passau - Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along the Ilz River valley
    • Guided City Walk of Passau
    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

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

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube
    • Guided Walk through historic Linz and Hauptplatz

    Optional Activities

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

    Ybbs - Durnstein - Vienna

    Ybbs - Durnstein - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to family-owned farms
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Bike ride along Wachau bike trails
    • Guided Hike up castle ruins in Durnstein
    • Guided Walk in Durnstein
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard lecture on Austrian winemaking traditions
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Durnstein Castle Ruins
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride through Vienna's Danube Island
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Danube Island
  6. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint in Budapest
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Guided Excursions (range available)
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Thermal baths
    • Scenic hike in hills above the Danube
  9. Day 9

    Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad

    Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard during cruise to Novi Sad), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
    • Guided City Tour of Vukovar
    • Cruise to Novi Sad with lunch onboard
    • Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting
    • Guided Bike Tour in Ilok
    Landmarks
    Ilok Medieval Fortress
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  10. Day 10

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike Tour to Petrovaradin
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad with Honey Museum and honey tastings
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
    Honey Museum
  11. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, culture, and destinations
    • Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Skadarlija Quarter
  12. Day 12

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fortress of Golubac
    • Visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Cruise through Iron Gates Gorge
    Landmarks
    Fortress of Golubac
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates Gorge
  13. Day 13

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi

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

    Included Activities

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

    Oltenita - Bucharest

    Oltenita - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Bucharest
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Brasov

    Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Bran Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Brasov
    • Guided Tour of Bran Castle
    • Dinner at Bran Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Peles Castle
    • Local lunch
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Victory Avenue
  18. Day 18

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Vaccines
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    • 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.
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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