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

19 days
From Bucharest to Vilshofen an der Donau
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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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue
    Landmarks
    Victory Avenue
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Brasov

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia
    • Visit Cantacuzino Castle
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Cantacuzino Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Brasov

    Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Brasov - Bucharest - Oltenita

    Brasov - Bucharest - Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion in Bucharest to Royal Palace Square
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace Square
  6. Day 5

    Rousse

    Rousse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church
    • Explore rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Ivanovo Rock Churches
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
  7. Day 6

    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 Tour of Vidin
    • Bulgarian folklore show on board
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
  8. Day 7

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Visit Golubac Fortress
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Golubac Fortress
  9. Day 8

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
  10. Day 9

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Petrovaradin
    • Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar with tasting
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
    Sremski Karlovci
  11. Day 10

    Ilok - Vukovar

    Ilok - Vukovar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls, central church, museum, and Principovac Castle and Estate
    • Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting in a local cellar
    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with heritage, culture, and tradition focus and beer tasting
    • Walking tour of Vukovar
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
    Ilok City Walls
    St. Nicholas Watermill
  12. Day 11

    Baja - Mohács - Pécs - Budapest

    Baja - Mohács - Pécs - Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács with historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches
    • Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill (stone-ground grain processing)
    • Guided Tour to Pécs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs and organ concert
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
  13. Day 12

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing of Budapest including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Discover cafés and pubs
    • Hike through the hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  14. Day 13

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Royal Palace grounds
    • Visit thermal bath spas
    • Dine at garden or rooftop eatery
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bratislava's forests and parks
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  16. Day 15

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour along Danube Island
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Stroll Kärntnerstrasse
    • Bike ride to local café
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    House of Strauss
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 16

    Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike to castle ruins in Dürnstein
    • Guided Walk in Dürnstein
    • Bike ride along the river
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Sail through Wachau Valley
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  18. Day 17

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz's historic sites

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride around Linz
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
  19. Day 18

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike from Oberhaus along Ilz River
    • Guided City Walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Oberhaus
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 19

    Vilshofen

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    2016
    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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