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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest 2027

17 days
From Bucharest to Vilshofen an der Donau
4.6
234 traveler 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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore trendy shops and cafés in Bucharest
    • Visit museums in Bucharest
    • Walk along Victory Avenue to see beautiful homes and churches
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Oltenita

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest's boulevards and Arc de Triomphe
    • Visit to Royal Palace Square
    • Ship exploration and orientation
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
  3. Day 3

    Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host (one option)
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church (one option)
    • Visit to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo UNESCO World Heritage site (one option)
    • Full-day guided tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi (one option)
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
  4. Day 4

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host (one option)
    • Guided sightseeing tour to Belogradchik rock formations (one option)
    • Winery tour and tasting with guided sightseeing of Vidin (one option)
    • Bulgarian folklore show on board
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
  5. Day 5

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Visit to Fortress of Golubac
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Fortress of Golubac
  6. Day 6

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour along the Danube (one option)
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava church (one option)
    • Onboard lecture about Balkan history and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street's cafés, shops, and cultural spots
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
  7. Day 7

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host (one option)
    • Visit to Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar with tasting (one option)
    • Guided tour of Novi Sad's Austro-Hungarian old town (one option)
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
    Museum of Beekeeping
    Živanović Wine Cellar
  8. Day 8

    Ilok to Vukovar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Ilok along city walls to Principovac Castle (one option)
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting (one option)
    • Guided walking tour of Vukovar with heritage and culture discovery (one option)
    • Walking tour of Vukovar (one option)
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  9. Day 9

    Mohács

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács including St. Nicholas Watermill (one option)
    • Guided tour to Pécs with underground tombs UNESCO site and organ concert (one option)
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Early Christian Tombs of Pécs
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing tour including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Chain Bridge
    • Discover cafés and pubs in Budapest
    • Hike through the hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host (one option)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Royal Palace grounds and photograph historical architecture
    • Try Budapest's famous thermal bath spas
    • Dine in a garden or rooftop eatery
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
  12. Day 12

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host (one option)
    • Guided city walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral (one option)
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bratislava's history and culture independently
    • Visit nearby forests and parks
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  13. Day 13

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride around Danube Island with Adventure Host (one option)
    • Guided visit to House of Strauss with interactive experience, coffee and cake (one option)
    • Guided city tour of Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (one option)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Stroll Kärntnerstrasse, Vienna's famous shopping avenue
    • Bike to a local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
    • Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
  14. Day 14

    Dürnstein – Wachau Valley – Ybbs – Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to castle ruins with views of Wachau Valley (one option)
    • Guided walk about King Richard the Lionheart at Dürnstein Castle (one option)
    • Bike along the river with Adventure Host (one option)
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (one option)
    • Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey (one option)
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on Sky Deck during Wachau Valley sailing
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
  15. Day 15

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Linz's historic sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column (one option)
    • Bike ride around Linz area with Adventure Host (one option)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart
    • Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov, Bohemian town
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
  16. Day 16

    Schlögen Oxbow to Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Hike from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and Ilz River (one option)
    • Guided city walk into Passau (one option)
    • Explore Artists' Alley and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Catch a concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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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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