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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
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
    • Stroll along Victory Avenue to view beautiful homes and churches
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Drive into the Carpathians to visit Peles Castle
    • Visit Cantacuzino Castle
    • Local lunch
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Cantacuzino Castle
  3. Day 3

    Brașov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress (Activity Active option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik (Activity Classic option)
    • Tour and tasting at local winery (Activity Discovery option)
    • Guided Sightseeing of Vidin (Activity Discovery option)
    • Bulgarian folklore show evening entertainment
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
  7. Day 7

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač, Serbia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Iron Gates Gorge
    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir
    • Visit to Fortress of Golubač
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Fortress of Golubač
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the Danube (Activity Active option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (Activity Classic option)
    • Visit to Saint Sava Orthodox Church (Activity Classic option)
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture (Activity Discovery option)

    Optional Activities

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

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Petrovaradin (Activity Active option)
    • Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci (Activity Discovery option)
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad (Activity Classic option)
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
  10. Day 10

    Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour in Ilok (Activity Active option)
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting (Activity Discovery option)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting (Activity Discovery option)
    • Walking tour of Vukovar (Activity Classic option)
    • Evening entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  11. Day 11

    Mohács - Pécs, Hungary

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács (Activity Classic option)
    • Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided Tour to Pécs (Activity Classic option)
    • Organ concert in Pécs (Activity Classic option)
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
  12. Day 12

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the 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 (Activity Active option)
    • Guided City Sightseeing with wine tasting in wine cellar (Activity Discovery option)
    • Onboard lecture and tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier (Activity Discovery option)

    Optional Activities

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

    Bratislava, Slovakia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle (Activity Active option)
    • Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral (Activity Classic option)
    • Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier (Activity Discovery option)
    • Evening live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bratislava freely
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Vienna, Austria

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour exploring Vienna's Danube Island (Activity Active option)
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with audio-visual experience, coffee and cake (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

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

    Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike to castle ruins (Activity Active option)
    • Visit to local wine cellar (Activity Discovery option)
    • Guided Walk with King Richard the Lionheart legend (Activity Classic option)
    • Sailing through Wachau Valley past vineyards and villages (Activity Discovery option)
    • Bike tour along the river (Activity Active option)
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey (Activity Classic option)
    • Onboard wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier (Activity Discovery option)
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  17. Day 17

    Linz, Austria

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through historic Linz sites (Activity Classic option)
    • Bike ride around Linz area (Activity Active option)
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier (Activity Discovery option)
    • Evening 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, Germany

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Onboard chocolate and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier (Activity Discovery option)
    • Hike from Oberhaus (Activity Active option)
    • Guided City Walk into Passau (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

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

    Vilshofen

    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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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Croatia.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Czech Republic.Hungary.Serbia.Slovakia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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