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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
4.6 (234 reviews)
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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 the Suite Ship
  2. Day 2

    Passau - Linz

    Passau - Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River
    • Guided City Walk of Passau
    • Free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • St. Stephen's Cathedral concert rehearsal viewing
    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 sites
    • View Hauptplatz and Trinity Column

    Optional Activities

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

    Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein - Vienna

    Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein - Vienna
    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
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Guided Hike to Dürnstein castle ruins
    • Guided Walk in Dürnstein
    • Onboard lecture about Austrian winemaking traditions
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle Ruins
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    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 gilded landmarks
    • View Imperial Palace complex
    • View Vienna Opera House
    • View St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Free time strolling in Kärntnerstrasse
    • Bike ride through Vienna
    • Local café stops for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    House of Strauss
    Kärntnerstrasse
  6. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Guided City Walk through Old Town
    • View Town Hall
    • View St. Martin's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Bratislava independently
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Explore Fisherman's Bastion
    • Visit local cafés
    • Browse Central Market Hall
    • Hike hills above Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Central Market Hall
  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy Budapest's famed thermal baths
    • Scenic hike in hills above Danube
    • Explore city cafés and restaurants
  9. Day 9

    Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad

    Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
    • Guided City Tour of Vukovar
    • Brief cruise to Novi Sad
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting
    • Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls
    Landmarks
    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 Honey Museum with tasting
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
  11. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along Danube
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • View Saint Sava Orthodox Church
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street
    • Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Orthodox Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
  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
    • Sail 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 - Oltenita

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Rousse's old town by bike
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo
    • Visit Arbanassi
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
    • Visit Holy Trinity Church
    • Scenic drive to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    • Bulgarian folklore show onboard
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
  15. Day 15

    Oltenita - Bucharest - Brasov

    Oltenita - Bucharest - Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Bucharest
    • View Arc de Triomphe
    • View Royal Palace Square
    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
    • Drive through Carpathians

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Bucharest shops, cafés, and museums
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
  18. Day 18

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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