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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
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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

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

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

    Bucharest to Oltenita

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest with tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe
    • Visit Royal Palace Square
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe, Bucharest
    Royal Palace Square
  3. Day 3

    Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Holy Trinity Church in Rousse
    • Guided tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
    • Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Full-day guided tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church, Rousse
    Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
  4. Day 4

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Belogradchik's rock formations
    • Winery tour and tasting at local winery
    • Guided sightseeing of port town Vidin
    • Bulgarian folklore show on board

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
    • Winery tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
  5. Day 5

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade
    • Visit to Saint Sava Orthodox church
    • Optional onboard lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour along the Danube with Adventure Host
    • Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
    • Onboard lecture about Balkan history and culture
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Orthodox Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
  7. Day 7

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Novi Sad with Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications
    • Visit to Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
    • Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar with tasting
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
    Museum of Beekeeping
  8. Day 8

    Ilok to Vukovar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ilok with medieval fortress and winemaking traditions
    • Wine tasting in local cellar
    • Guided walking tour of Vukovar
    • Beer tasting in Vukovar
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour along Ilok's city walls to Principovac Castle and Estate
    • Walking tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
    Landmarks
    Ilok Medieval Fortress
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  9. Day 9

    Mohács

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács
    • Visit to St. Nicholas Watermill
    • Guided tour to Pécs with underground tombs
    • Organ concert in Pécs

    Optional Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács
    • Guided tour to Pécs
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill, Mohács
    Pécs Underground Tombs
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing tour of Budapest
    • Visit to Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to a magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host
    • Explore Royal Palace grounds and photograph historical architecture
    • Visit Budapest's thermal bath spas
    • Dine at garden or rooftop restaurants
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace, Budapest
  12. Day 12

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk of Old Town
    • Visit to Town Hall
    • Visit to St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
    • Free time exploring Bratislava
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  13. Day 13

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided city tour of Vienna's landmarks including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour on Danube Island with Adventure Host
    • Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    • Free time on Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike ride to local café
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
    Schönbrunn Palace
  14. Day 14

    Dürnstein - Ybbs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk about King Richard the Lionheart legend
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings, library, and organ
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to castle ruins in Dürnstein
    • Bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle Ruins
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
  15. Day 15

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Linz's historic sites

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride around Linz area with Adventure Host
    • Full-day optional excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz, Linz
    Trinity Column, Linz
  16. Day 16

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River with Adventure Host
    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    2014
    Guests
    84 - 166
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    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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    • 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.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Croatia.Hungary.Serbia.Slovakia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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