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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Prague 2027

19 days
From Bucharest to Prague
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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
    • Visit museums
    • Walk along Victory Avenue to see beautiful homes and churches
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Oltenita

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest's boulevards and historic sites
    • Visit Royal Palace Square
    • Explore your Avalon Suite Ship
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
  3. Day 3

    Rousse, Bulgaria

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Holy Trinity Church
    • Visit rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)
    • Full-day guided tour to Veliko Târnovo
    • Explore Arbanassi with its Bulgarian revival architecture
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Yantra River
    Arbanassi
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vidin, Bulgaria

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
    • Guided sightseeing tour to Belogradchik's rock formations
    • Tour and tasting at local winery
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Vidin
    • Bulgarian folklore show on board
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik
  5. Day 5

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač, Serbia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Belgrade, Serbia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour along the Danube
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade
    • Visit Saint Sava Orthodox Church
    • Onboard lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street with cafés, shops, and cultural spots
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Novi Sad, Serbia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Ilok, Croatia - Vukovar, Croatia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour along Ilok's city walls
    • Visit Ilok's central church
    • Visit Principovac Castle and Estate
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
    • Guided walking tour of Vukovar with heritage and culture exploration
    • Beer tasting in Vukovar
    • Walking tour of Vukovar
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Ilok
    Principovac Castle and Estate
    Vukovar
  9. Day 9

    Mohács, Hungary

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács
    • Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill
    • Guided tour to Pécs
    • Visit 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage)
    • Organ concert in Pécs
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
  10. Day 10

    Budapest, Hungary

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing tour including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest, Hungary

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host

    Optional Activities

    • Explore and photograph Royal Palace grounds
    • Visit Budapest's thermal bath spas
    • Dine at garden or rooftop eatery
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
  12. Day 12

    Bratislava, Slovakia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
    • Guided city walk through Old Town
    • Visit Town Hall
    • Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bratislava's forests and parks
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  13. Day 13

    Vienna, Austria

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour along Danube Island with Adventure Host
    • Guided visit to House of Strauss with interactive experience, coffee, and homemade cake
    • Guided city tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
    • Tour of Imperial Palace complex
    • Visit Vienna Opera House
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Explore Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
    • Bike ride to local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
    • 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
  14. Day 14

    Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike up to castle ruins in Dürnstein
    • Guided walk of Dürnstein and King Richard the Lionheart legend
    • Sailing through Wachau Valley
    • Bike along the river with Adventure Host
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • View Melk's frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  15. Day 15

    Linz, Austria

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Linz's historic sites
    • Visit Hauptplatz
    • See Trinity Column
    • Bike ride along Danube cycle path with Adventure Host

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
  16. Day 16

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau, Germany

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
    • Hiking from Oberhaus with Adventure Host
    • Guided city walk of Passau
    • Explore cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley galleries
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    Passau
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  17. Day 17

    Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk in Regensburg
    • Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
    • Visit Porta Pretoria

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy lunch and local beer in Regensburg
    • Explore historic lanes and squares
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Itinerary Image 1
  18. Day 18

    Prague, Czech Republic

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk
    • Visit Hradčany Castle Grounds
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Visit Old Town's Astronomical Clock
    • Explore Wenceslas Square

    Optional Activities

    • Sample plum dumplings or Pilsner lager
    • Meet locals and watch street performers
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Astronomical Clock
    Wenceslas Square
  19. Day 19

    Prague, Czech Republic

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
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    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Czech Republic.Hungary.Serbia.Slovakia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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