The Danube from Germany to Romania with 2 Nights in Prague, 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Transylvania 2025

After breakfast, drive to Regensburg. Join a guided city walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria. Enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then explore the historic lanes and squares of Regensburg. Continue on to Vilshofen to board your Avalon Suite Ship® for a welcome reception.

Follow your Avalon Adventure Host for hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along the Ilz River. Join a guided city walk to learn more about Passau, the beautiful 'City of Three Rivers'. Before sailing to Linz, take some free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists’ Alley. Later, cruise to Linz through the Danube’s dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlögen Oxbow.

Take a guided walk through Linz’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.

Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle. 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. Join a guided hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below.

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

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.

Join a guided walking tour to discover the heritage, culture, and tradition of Vukovar and enjoy a beer tasting. 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. 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.

Power walk in Novi Sad with your Adventure Host. 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. 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.

Discover Belgrade’s central walkway with your Adventure Host. 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. 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.

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. 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.

Join your Adventure Host for a bike tour around the city. 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. Discover more than two centuries of a proud family history of Bulgarian winemaking with a tour and tasting at a local winery.

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. After the visit drive to Brasov for the night.

Enjoy a guided tour of Brasov and admire its gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture. In the evening, depart for Bran Castle of Dracula lore. Take a guided tour of Bran Castle—the 1377 legendary home of the famed Romanian vampire, followed by a dinner in this amazing location.

Enjoy a guided tour of Visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of the royal family until 1947. Drive out the Carpathians to Bucharest; On the way, enjoy a local lunch. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue.