The Danube from Germany to Romania (Expression)

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14 nights

The Danube from Germany to Romania (Expression)

£6919 pp excluding flights £494 per night
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Embark on a 15-day Danube River cruise from Germany to Romania. This amazing odyssey through the history and beauty of Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania is the trip of a lifetime! Begin in Vilshofen, Germany and sail to Passau—the “City of Three Rivers.” On your way to Linz cruise through the Danube’s dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlogen Oxbow. In Austria, visit its lovely towns along the Danube, including Linz, Melk, Durnstein, and Vienna. See the gilded sights and indulge in Austrian specialties and sweets. Explore picturesque vineyards and ancient castles of the “Blue Danube” with a Viennese Waltz lilting in the air. Explore the incredible Habsburg Empire and see the royal family’s Imperial Palace, the historic Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. Visit Budapest—the “Pearl of the Danube,” and experience the beauty and history of the Balkan States of Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania—from ancient archaeological sites to amazing architecture and art. Your cruise ends in Oltenita. We look forward to sharing this fantastic journey with you on the Danube River from Germany to Romania.
  • Day 1 Vilshofen (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
  • Day 2 Passau: Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlogen Oxbow scenic cruising
  • Day 3 Linz: Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column
  • Day 5 Vienna: Choice of guided sightseeing, or Kunsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Day 4 Ybbs. Excursion to Melk-Wachau Valley-Durnstein: Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit; cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Durnstein
  • Day 6 Bratislava: Choice of guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
  • Day 7 Budapest: Scenic cruising into Budapest; choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
  • Day 8 Budapest: Free time
  • Day 9 Vukovar-Ilok-Novi Sad: Choice of beer experience or guided tour in Vukovar; choice of guided tour with wine tasting or guided bike tour in Ilok
  • Day 10 Novi sad: Choice of Novi Sad guided tour with hike to Petrovaradin Fortress or honey and wine tasting
  • Day 11 Belgrade: Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
  • Day 13 Vidin. Excursion to Belogradchik: Choice of guided tour in Vidin, excursion to Belogradchik, see the rock formations or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Day 14 Rousse-Excursion to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi: Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse
  • Day 15 Oltenita (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
  • Day 12 Golubac-Donji Milanovac-Iron Gates: Visit to Golubac fortress; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site; scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge
  • Day 4 Ybbs. Excursion to Melk-Wachau Valley-Durnstein: Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit; cruise through the Wachau Valley or biking with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Durnstein
  • Day 10 Novi Sad: Choice of highlights of Novi Sad with hike to Petrovaradin Fortress or honey and wine tasting or walk in Novi Sad with your Adventure Host
  • Day 12 Golubac-Donji Milanovac-Iron Gates: Choice of visit to Golubac fortress or visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site; scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge
  • Day 13 Vidin. Excursion to Belogradchik: Choice of guided tour in Vidin, excursion to Belogradchik, see the rock formations or visit a local winery with wine tasting or biking in Vidin with your Adventure Host
  • Day 14 Rousse-Excursion to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi: Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse or bike with your Adventure Host
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