Tour The Danube From Germany To Romania 2025

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Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship Panoramic windows throughout the ship Elegant, contemporary design & decor Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges Covered Observation Lounge Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day Elevator Non-smoking interior and staterooms Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections

Accommodation

14 nights onboard cruise ships

Guide

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

Meals

Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge. Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro’s tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

Transport

Avalon Passion or Avalon Expression or similar

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Insurance

Insurance not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation)

Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

Flights into Munich must arrive by 2 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

Explore your ship and enjoy dinner on your first evening onboard.

Overnight:
EVENING CRUISE TO PASSAU

Meals:
Dinner

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Day 2 Day 2: Passau–Schlögen Oxbow
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Passau–Schlögen Oxbow

Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet

Activity active:
Follow your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers".

Before sailing to Linz, take a little free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists’ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephen’s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal.

This afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube’s dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlögen Oxbow.

Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 3 Day 3: Linz, Austria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Linz, Austria

Legendary and Lovely Linz

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Activity classic:
Take a Guided Walk through the city’s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz—Austria’s largest medieval square—and the towering white-marble Trinity Column.

Consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart, or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.

You may otherwise spend the afternoon on a biking picnic along the banks of the Danube or hike through Linz’s beautiful nature trails to Pöstlingberg for a bird’s-eye view of the city and river below.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO YBBS

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 4 Day 4: Ybbs. Excursion To Melk–Wachau Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ybbs. Excursion To Melk–Wachau Valley

Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below

Activity classic:
Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle, OR:

CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.

Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Dürnstein.

Activity active:
Alternatively, experience the Wachau Valley from a unique perspective, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along some of Wachau’s bike trails.

Location:
DÜRNSTEIN

A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins

Activity active:
Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle during the Crusades.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 5 Day 5: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Vienna

Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube

Activity active:
Explore Vienna’s Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity classic:
Explore the Habsburg empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex-the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the grand historic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral, OR:

CLASSIC
After a short walk of Vienna, join a Guided Visit of Austria’s largest museum, the legendary Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts).

You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—the former imperial summer home of the Habsburg monarchy.

Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse—the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna. Take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local café to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.

This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT SAILING TO BRATISLAVA

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 6 Day 6: Bratislava, Slovakia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Bratislava, Slovakia

Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle

Activity active:
Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:

Activity classic:
Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the sight of royal coronations at St. Martin’s Cathedral.

Enjoy free time to discover on your own Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, rich in history and culture, but also a green city with its forests and parks just a hop away from the city center.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 7 Day 7: Budapest, Hungary
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Budapest, Hungary

War Heroes and Hot Water

Activity active:
Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity classic:
Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.

This afternoon, select from a variety of Guided Optional or spend free time soaking in one of Budapest’s famous thermal baths. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube, or enjoy Budapest’s cafés, pubs and nightlife.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 8 Day 8: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Budapest

The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe

Take free time to enjoy Budapest’s famed thermal baths. You can also take a scenic hike in the hills above the Danube. Take time to explore the city’s cafés and restaurants.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VUKOVAR

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 9 Day 9: Vukovar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Vukovar

History and Beer

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Activity discovery:
Join a Guided Walking Tour to discover the heritage, culture, and tradition of Vukovar and enjoy a beer tasting, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided City Tour to discover the captivating culture and tradition of Vukovar and learn about its rich history and heritage.

Enjoy a brief cruise to Novi Sad while having lunch onboard.

Location:
ILOK, CROATIA

History and Culture in Croatia

Activity classic:
Join a Guided tour of Ilok, with its 1,000-year-old wine making traditions still thriving and its medieval fortress protected for its Croatian cultural heritage. Refresh your spirit with a wine tasting in a local cellar and hear the stories of culture and tradition in the natural beauty of Eastern Croatia, OR:

Activity active:
Explore more of Croatia on a Guided Bike Tour along Ilok’s city walls, into the central church, and the towns’ museum on your way to Principovac Castle and Estate.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NOVI SAD

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 10 Day 10: Novi Sad, Serbia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Novi Sad, Serbia

The Athens of Serbia

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour of Novi Sad, the second largest town in Serbia. Admire its Austro-Hungarian old town, with its baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications.

Activity active:
Enjoy a Guided Hike Tour to the Petrovaradin part of the town. Located on the right bank of the Danube, across from the main part of Novi Sad, this area will amaze you for its scenic views, OR:

Activity discovery:
Get to learn more about the beekeeper profession on this Guided Tour of Novi Sad by stopping to the Honey Museum and by tasting local honey specialties.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADE

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 11 Day 11: Belgrade
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Belgrade

Fortresses and Folklore

Activity active:
Discover Belgrade’s central walkway with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade—where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge—and see the city’s many fascinating sights, including Saint Sava—one of the world’s largest Orthodox churches.

Activity discovery:
Attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states.

Spend your free time exploring the city on your own this afternoon on Knez Mihailova Street—Belgrade’s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots. Alternatively, enjoy one of the Optional Excursions on offer.

This evening, you might like to join an Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in the Quarter of Skadarlija.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GOLUBAČ

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 12 Day 12: Golubač–Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir–Iron Gates Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Golubač–Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir–Iron Gates Gorge

Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates

Activity classic:
Visit the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. You’ll hear about its tumultuous history as a border control defense in the Middle Ages, and a source of conflict between Serbia, the Habsburg Monarchy and the Ottoman Empire, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour to the Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir—with unique views of the Danube Gorge.

Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—a natural border between Serbia and Romania.

Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDIN

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 13 Day 13: Vidin, Bulgaria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Vidin, Bulgaria

Rocks, ruins and Balkan Beauty

Activity active:
Join your Adventure Host for a bike tour around the city, OR:

Activity classic:
Join Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress, followed by a Guided Tour of Belogradchik. Marvel at the remarkable rock formations on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of natural elements, OR:

Activity discovery:
Discover more than two centuries of a proud family history of Bulgarian winemaking with a tour and tasting at a local winery. Here, you’ll enjoy a wine tasting in the cellars.
Overnight:

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSE

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 14 Day 14: Rousse. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Rousse. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion

Fortresses and Folklore

Activity active:
Explore Rousse’s old town by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo—with its ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yantra River. Discover one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria (circa 4300 BC), as well as the Bulgarian Revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria’s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO OLTENITA

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 15 Day 15: Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Flights should not leave Bucharest airport before noon.

Meals:
Breakfast

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The Danube From Germany To Romania 2025

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Itinerary of your trip The Danube From Germany To Romania 2025

Day 1: Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation)

Day 2: Passau–Schlögen Oxbow

Day 3: Linz, Austria

Day 4: Ybbs. Excursion To Melk–Wachau Valley

Day 5: Vienna

Day 6: Bratislava, Slovakia

Day 7: Budapest, Hungary

Day 8: Budapest

Day 9: Vukovar

Day 10: Novi Sad, Serbia

Day 11: Belgrade

Day 12: Golubač–Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir–Iron Gates Gorge

Day 13: Vidin, Bulgaria

Day 14: Rousse. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion

Day 15: Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)

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