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

21 days
From Bucharest to Prague
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

    Bucharest

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore trendy shops and cafés in Bucharest
    • Visit museums in Bucharest
    • Walk along Victory Avenue
    Landmarks
    Victory Avenue
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Brasov

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peles Castle
    • Visit Cantacuzino Castle
    • Local lunch
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Cantacuzino Castle
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Brasov

    Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov
    • Tour of Bran Castle
    • Dinner
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  4. Day 4

    Brasov - Bucharest - Oltenita

    Brasov - Bucharest - Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion in Bucharest
    • Visit Royal Palace Square
    • Embarkation on suite ship
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace Square
  5. Day 5

    Rousse

    Rousse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse (option 1)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and visit to Holy Trinity Church (option 2)
    • Visit to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo, UNESCO World Heritage (option 2)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi (option 3)
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
  6. Day 6

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress (option 1)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations (option 2)
    • Winery tour and tasting (option 3)
    • Guided Sightseeing of Vidin (option 3)
    • Bulgarian folklore show on board
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik rock formations
  7. Day 7

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir
    • Visit Golubac Fortress
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Golubac Fortress
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the Danube (option 1)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (option 2)
    • Visit Saint Sava Church (option 2)
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street
    • Free time in Belgrade
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
  9. Day 9

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Petrovaradin (option 1)
    • Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar with tasting (option 2)
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad (option 3)
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
  10. Day 10

    Ilok - Vukovar

    Ilok - Vukovar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Ilok (option 1)
    • Visit Ilok central church and museum (option 1)
    • Guided Tour to Principovac Castle and Estate (option 1)
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar (option 2)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting (option 1)
    • Walking tour of Vukovar (option 2)
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  11. Day 11

    Mohács - Pécs

    Mohács - Pécs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács (option 1)
    • Visit St. Nicholas Watermill (option 1)
    • Guided Tour to Pécs (option 2)
    • Visit 4th-century Christian underground tombs (option 2)
    • Organ concert (option 2)
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Christian underground tombs of Pécs
  12. Day 12

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Visit cafés and pubs
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    • Free time exploring Budapest
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  13. Day 13

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint with Adventure Host (option 1)
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square and wine cellar tasting (option 2)
    • Onboard lecture and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions (wide selection available)
    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Visit cafés and pubs
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    • Free time exploring Budapest
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  14. Day 14

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host (option 1)
    • Guided City Walk of Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral (option 2)
    • Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Bratislava
    • Discover forests and parks near the city center
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island (option 1)
    • Visit House of Strauss with immersive experience, coffee, and homemade cake (option 2)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna's landmarks (option 3)
    • Visit Imperial Palace (option 3)
    • Visit Vienna Opera House (option 3)
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral (option 3)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike through city and stop at local café
    • Free time exploring Vienna
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    House of Strauss
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
  16. Day 16

    Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk

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

    Included Activities

    • Hike to castle ruins (option 1)
    • Visit local wine cellar with tasting (option 2)
    • Guided Walk about King Richard the Lionheart (option 3)
    • Sail through Wachau Valley
    • Tour Artstetten Castle (option 1)
    • Tour Melk Benedictine Abbey (option 2)
    • Onboard wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Bike along the river with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  17. Day 17

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz historic sites (option 1)
    • Bike ride around Linz area (option 2)
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

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

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Onboard chocolate and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
    • Hike from Oberhaus to valley and Ilz River (option 1)
    • Guided City Walk into Passau (option 2)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
    • Browse Artists' Alley
    • Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  19. Day 19

    Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague

    Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy hearty lunch in Regensburg
    • Sample local beer
    • Explore historic lanes and squares
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    Porta Pretoria
  20. Day 20

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    2014
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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