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

19 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
    • Walk along Victory Avenue
    Landmarks
    Victory Avenue
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peles Castle
    • Visit Cantacuzino Castle
    • Local lunch
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Cantacuzino Castle
  3. Day 3

    Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov
    • Visit Bran Castle
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Brasov during free time
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  4. Day 4

    Brasov - Bucharest - Oltenita

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion in Bucharest to Royal Palace Square
    • Ship embarkation in Oltenita
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace Square
  5. Day 5

    Rousse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanassi - Svistov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations
    • Local winery tour and tasting
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vidin
    • Bulgarian folklore show (live entertainment onboard)
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik
  7. Day 7

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • Visit Saint Sava Church
    • Onboard Lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street during free time
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
  9. Day 9

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Ilok - Vukovar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour in Ilok with Principovac Castle visit
    • Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
    • Walking tour of Vukovar
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  11. Day 11

    Mohács - Pécs - Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to viewpoint in Budapest
    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    • Visit unique wine cellar with Hungarian wine tasting
    • Onboard lecture and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursions
    • Explore Chain Bridge during free time
    • Visit local cafés and pubs
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  14. Day 14

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Guided City Walk of Old Town
    • Visit Town Hall
    • Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Onboard cheese and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bratislava during free time
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island
    • Visit House of Strauss with immersive audio-visual experience
    • Coffee and homemade cake at House of Strauss
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna
    • Visit Imperial Palace complex
    • Visit Vienna Opera House
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Explore Kärtnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike through the city
    • Enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in local café
    • Royal Waltz Concert (Optional Excursion)
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Imperial Palace
    House of Strauss
    Schönbrunn Palace
  16. Day 16

    Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to castle ruins
    • Wine cellar visit and wine tasting
    • Guided Walk about King Richard the Lionheart
    • Sail through Wachau Valley
    • Bike ride along the river
    • Visit Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
    • Onboard wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  17. Day 17

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz
    • Visit Hauptplatz
    • Visit Trinity Column
    • Bike ride around Linz area
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner with Certified Sommelier
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

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

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Onboard chocolate and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
    • Hike from Oberhaus along Ilz River
    • Guided City Walk of Passau
    • Explore Artists' Alley

    Optional Activities

    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  19. Day 19

    Vilshofen

    Meals
    Breakfast
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