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The Danube from Romania to Germany

16 days
From Oltenita 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

    Oltenita

    Oltenita
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Avalon Suite Ship
  3. Day 2

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Svistov

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Svistov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church
    • Visit rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
    • Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Ivanovo Rock-hewn Churches
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
  4. Day 3

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations
    • Winery tour and tasting at local winery with guided sightseeing of Vidin
    • Bulgarian folklore show onboard
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
  5. Day 4

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Visit to Golubac Fortress
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Golubac Fortress
  6. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade with visit to Saint Sava
    • Onboard Lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
  7. Day 6

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
    • Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
    Museum of Beekeeping
    Živanović Wine Cellar
  8. Day 7

    Ilok - Vukovar

    Ilok - Vukovar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour in Ilok along city walls, central church, museum, and Principovac Castle
    • Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
    • Walking tour of Vukovar
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  9. Day 8

    Baja - Mohacs - Pecs

    Baja - Mohacs - Pecs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács and St. Nicholas Watermill
    • Guided Tour to Pécs underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with organ concert
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
  10. Day 9

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  11. Day 10

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to viewpoint with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
  12. Day 11

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Guided City Walk of Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
  13. Day 12

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna with Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Danube Island
    House of Strauss
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärnterstrasse
  14. Day 13

    Dürnsein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to castle ruins with views of Dürnsein, Danube, and Wachau Valley
    • Guided walk and King Richard the Lionheart story
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings, library, and pipe organ
    • Bike ride along river with Adventure Host
    Landmarks
    Dürnsein Castle Ruins
    Wachau Valley
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
  15. Day 14

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz's historic sites along the Danube
    • Bike ride around Linz 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 15

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau

    Schlögen Oxbow - Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Oberhaus down trail to valley and along Ilz River
    • Guided City Walk of Passau
    Landmarks
    Schlögen Oxbow
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Artists' Alley
  17. Day 16

    Vilshofen

    Vilshofen
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Passion
    Avalon Passion
    Offering splendid river views, the Avalon Passion offers an exciting array of state-of-the-art amenities. Each Panorama Suite is fitted w… Read more
    Built
    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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