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

18 days
From Munich 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

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Passau - Schl\u00f6gen Oxbow - Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau
    • Hiking from Oberhaus along Ilz River trail
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schl\u00f6gen Oxbow
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Danube
    • Guided Walk through historic Linz sites

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Biking picnic along the Danube
    • Hiking through nature trails to P\u00f6stlingberg
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    P\u00f6stlingberg
  4. Day 4

    Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - D\u00fcrnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to family-owned farms
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
    • Guided Hike to D\u00fcrnstein castle ruins
    • Guided Walk in D\u00fcrnstein
    • Onboard lecture on Austrian winemaking traditions
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
    Wachau Valley
    D\u00fcrnstein Castle ruins
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's landmarks

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schl\u00f6nbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schl\u00f6nbrunn Palace
    K\u00e4rntnerstrasse
  6. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Guided City Walk of Old Town
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Thermal baths
    • Scenic hike in hills above the Danube
    • Exploring caf\u00e9s and restaurants
  9. Day 9

    Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
    • Guided City Tour of Vukovar
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting
    • Guided Bike Tour of Ilok
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle
  10. Day 10

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Belgrade
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • Onboard Lecture on Balkan history and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Skadarlija Quarter
  12. Day 12

    Goluba\u010d - Donji Milanovac - Lepenski Vir - Iron Gates Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Fortress of Goluba\u010d
    • Visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Fortress of Goluba\u010d
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates Gorge
  13. Day 13

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations
    • Winery tour and tasting with guided sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik rock formations
  14. Day 14

    Rousse - Veliko T\u00e2rnovo - Arbanassi - Ivanovo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike exploration of Rousse's old town
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko T\u00e2rnovo and Arbanassi
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church
    • Scenic drive to Ivanovo rock-hewn churches
    • Bulgarian folklore show onboard
    Landmarks
    Veliko T\u00e2rnovo
    Arbanassi
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
  15. Day 15

    Oltenita - Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    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

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of P\u00e9les Castle
    • Local lunch en route
    Landmarks
    P\u00e9les Castle
  18. Day 18

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Croatia.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Slovakia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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