Tour The Danube From Romania To Germany With 1 Night In Bucharest

Guide

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

Others

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

Transport

Avalon Expression or Avalon Passion or similar

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

Accommodation

1 night in Bucharest 15 nights onboard cruise ship 2 nights in Prague

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance not included.

Others

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Day 1 Day 1: Bucharest, Romania
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Bucharest, Romania

Welcome to Bucharest—The “Paris of the East”

The day is yours to explore this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue.

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Day 2 Day 2: Bucharest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bucharest

Beautiful Boulevards and Bold History

Activity classic:
Take a Guided Tour of the Romanian capital city of Bucharest with its tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe—honoring WWI Romanian soldiers. See the Royal Palace Square—the scene of the city’s 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Travel to Oltenita to board your Avalon Suite Ship® this afternoon.

Location:
OLTENITA (EMBARKATION)

Your Balkan Adventure Begins

Explore your Avalon Suite Ship® this evening and enjoy a dinner on board.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSE

Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 3 Day 3: Rousse, Bulgaria. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Rousse, Bulgaria. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion

Fortresses and Fountains in “Little Vienna”

Activity active:
Join a bike tour in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria’s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church, 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, as well as Bulgarian revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi.

Sail to Svistov or join your ship there if you opted for the full-day tour.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDIN

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 4 Day 4: Vidin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Vidin

Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty

Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

Activity active:
Wander and discover this town, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride, OR:

Activity classic:
Take a Guided Tour to Belogradchik. See the remarkable rock formations on the slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of nature’s elements. Then, visit mighty Baba Vida Fortress in nearby Vidin.

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

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DONJI MILANOVAC

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 5 Day 5: Donji Milanovac, Serbia–Iron Gates Gorge. Excursion To Lepenski Vir
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Donji Milanovac, Serbia–Iron Gates Gorge. Excursion To Lepenski Vir

Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates

Before lunch on board, you’ll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania.

Activity active:
Stretch your legs, ease your mind, and enjoy a walk lead by your Adventure Host, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir—an important Mesolithic archaeological site chronicling prehistoric cultures, settlements, and art. Marvel at the ancient discoveries and artifacts, as well as the unique views the site affords of the Danube Gorge.

Enjoy a brief sailing to Golubač.

Location:
GOLUBAČ

A Formidable Fortress

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.

Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADE

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 6 Day 6: Belgrade
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Belgrade

Fortresses and Folklore

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

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 sites, including Saint Sava—one of the world’s largest Orthodox churches.

You may choose to spend free time in Belgrade exploring Knez Mihailova Street—Belgrade’s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots.

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

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NOVI SAD

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 7 Day 7: Novi Sad
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Novi Sad

A Capital of Culture

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 walking tour in Novi Sad along the narrow streets that climb slowly to the top of the hill above the city to Petrovaradin Fortress, OR:

DISCOVERY Experience the sweet life in Serbia with a visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ILOK

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 8 Day 8: Ilok, Croatia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Ilok, Croatia

Croatian Heritage and Hilltop Vintages

Activity discovery:
Take a walking tour of Ilok with a wine tasting in a local cellar with stories of Croatian tradition.

Enjoy a short sailing to Vukovar during lunchtime

Location:
VUKOVAR, CROATIA

The Heroic Town on the Danube

Activity classic:
Enjoy a walking tour of Vukovar, the city the largest river port in Croatia.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MOHÁCS

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 9 Day 9: Mohács, Hungary. Excursion To Pécs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Mohács, Hungary. Excursion To Pécs

Underground Tombs and Heavenly Music

Activity classic:
Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács—the quiet Danube harbor town with its historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches. Tour the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermill—one of only a few remaining watermills performing stone-ground grain processing, OR:

Activity classic:
Take a Guided Tour to nearby Pécs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with fascinating murals. You’ll also enjoy an organ concert on your tour.

Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 10 Day 10: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Budapest

Hungary’s Captivating Capital

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

Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

Day 11: Budapest

The Pearl of the Danube

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

Alternatively, take a free day to explore, with time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Try Budapest’s famous thermal bath spas, then dine in a garden or rooftop eatery.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

Day 12: 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 fantastic St. Martin’s Cathedral.

This afternoon, 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 VIENNA

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 13 Day 13: Vienna, Austria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Vienna, Austria

Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte

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—Winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.

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

Spend free time strolling in the Kärntnerstrasse—the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna or take a bike ride to a local café for 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 CRUISE TO DÜRNSTEIN

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 14 Day 14: Dürnstein–Wachau Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Dürnstein–Wachau Valley

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

Activity active:
Alternatively join your Adventure Host for a bike along the river.

Location:
YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK

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:

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

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 15 Day 15: Linz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Linz

Legendary, Lovely Linz

Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

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.

Activity active:
Experience Danube’s cycle path, follow your Adventure Host for a bike ride around the area of Linz.

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

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 16 Day 16: Schlögen Oxbow–Passau, Germany
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Schlögen Oxbow–Passau, Germany

Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet

This morning, cruise through the Schlögen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river.

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

Activity classic:
Take a Guided City Walk into Passau, the beautiful “City of Three Rivers.”

Before sailing to Vilshofen, 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.

Overnight:
EVENING CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 17 Day 17: Vilshofen (Disembarkation)–Regensburg–Prague, Czech Republic
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Vilshofen (Disembarkation)–Regensburg–Prague, Czech Republic

Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle

Activity classic:
Join a Guided City Walk in Regensburg and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.

Take free time to enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then step back in time through historic lanes and squares of today’s modern and vibrant Regensburg.

Meals:
Breakfast

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Day 18 Day 18: Prague, Czech Republic
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Prague, Czech Republic

Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine

Activity classic:
Take a Guided City Walk to visit the Hradčany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock.

Sample plum dumplings or Pilsner lager, meet the locals, and see street performers in Wenceslas Square.

Meals:
Breakfast

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Day 19 Day 19: Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Prague

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Meals:
Breakfast

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The Danube From Romania To Germany With 1 Night In Bucharest

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Itinerary of your trip The Danube From Romania To Germany With 1 Night In Bucharest

Day 1: Bucharest, Romania

Day 2: Bucharest

Day 3: Rousse, Bulgaria. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion

Day 4: Vidin

Day 5: Donji Milanovac, Serbia–Iron Gates Gorge. Excursion To Lepenski Vir

Day 6: Belgrade

Day 7: Novi Sad

Day 8: Ilok, Croatia

Day 9: Mohács, Hungary. Excursion To Pécs

Day 10: Budapest

Day 11: Budapest

Day 12: Bratislava, Slovakia

Day 13: Vienna, Austria

Day 14: Dürnstein–Wachau Valley

Day 15: Linz

Day 16: Schlögen Oxbow–Passau, Germany

Day 17: Vilshofen (Disembarkation)–Regensburg–Prague, Czech Republic

Day 18: Prague, Czech Republic

Day 19: Prague

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