Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional Activities
- Explore trendy shops and cafés
- Visit museums
- Walk along Victory Avenue to see beautiful homes and churches
- Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
Bucharest to Oltenita- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest with tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe
- Visit Royal Palace Square
- Explore Avalon Suite Ship
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Royal Palace Square - Day 3
Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Svistov
Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Svistov- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Holy Trinity Church in Rousse
- Visit rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Full-day guided tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo Veliko Tarnovo Arbanassi - Day 4
Vidin
Vidin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour to Belogradchik rock formations and western Balkan Mountains slopes
- Tour and tasting at local winery
- Guided sightseeing of Vidin port town
- Live entertainment: Bulgarian folklore show
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik rock formations - Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac - Lepenski Vir
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac - Lepenski Vir- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit Golubac Fortress
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Golubac Fortress - Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour along the Danube exploring Belgrade's neighborhoods
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
- Onboard lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Landmarks Saint Sava Knez Mihailova Street - Day 7
Novi Sad
Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
- Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Zidanovic Wine Cellar with tasting in Sremski Karlovci
- Guided tour of Novi Sad's Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and fortifications
Landmarks Petrovaradin Sremski Karlovci - Day 8
Ilok - Vukovar
Ilok - Vukovar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour along Ilok's city walls to central church, town museum, and Principovac Castle and Estate
- Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
- Guided walking tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
- Walking tour of Vukovar
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Principovac Castle and Estate - Day 9
Baja - Mohacs - Pecs
Baja - Mohacs - Pecs- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mohacs with memorial parks, statues, churches, and St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided tour to Pecs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and organ concert
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Pecs Christian underground tombs - Day 10
Budapest
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 - Day 11
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host
- Explore and photograph Royal Palace grounds
- Try thermal bath spas
- Dine at garden or rooftop eatery
Landmarks Royal Palace - Day 12
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
- Guided city walk of Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
- Free time exploring Bratislava and nearby green spaces
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 13
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Danube Island with Adventure Host
- Guided visit to House of Strauss with audio-visual experience, coffee, and homemade cake
- Guided city tour of Imperial Palace (Winter residence), Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Free time strolling Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride to local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
Landmarks House of Strauss Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 14
Durnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk
Durnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Durnstein castle ruins
- Guided walk at Durnstein with King Richard the Lionheart history
- Relax on Sky Deck during Wachau Valley sail-through
- Bike along river with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing of Artstetten Castle
- Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with frescoes, statues, library, and organ
Landmarks Durnstein Castle Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 15
Linz
Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Linz's historic sites along Danube, Hauptplatz, and Trinity Column
- Bike ride around Linz area with Adventure Host
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column - Day 16
Schlingen Oxbow - Passau
Schlingen Oxbow - Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River with Adventure Host
- Guided city walk of Passau
- Explore cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley galleries
- Possible concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks Schlingen Oxbow St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 17
Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague
Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city walk in Regensburg viewing Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch and exploring Regensburg's historic lanes and squares
Landmarks Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria - Day 18
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city walk visiting Hradcany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Sample plum dumplings or Pilsner lager
- Meet locals and see street performers in Wenceslas Square
Landmarks Hradcany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town Astronomical Clock Wenceslas Square - Day 19
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
