The Danube from Germany to Romania with 2 Nights in Prague & 2 Nights in Transylvania

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

Start your day with a hike from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along the Ilz River, or 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. Maybe stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal. In the afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube's dramatic Schlögen Oxbow.

Take a guided walk through Linz's historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube. See Hauptplatz, Austria's largest medieval square, and the towering white-marble Trinity Column. Consider a full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg or the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. You may also choose to 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. Take a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle or a guided tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey. Later, 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 for a spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, or join a guided walk and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart.

Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host or enjoy a guided city sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes' Square. Spend your free time soaking in one of Budapest's famous thermal baths or consider a scenic hike above the Danube. Enjoy Budapest's cafés, pubs, and nightlife at your leisure.

Explore Mohács on foot with your Adventure Host or 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 or take a guided tour of 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.

Discover Belgrade's central walkway with your Adventure Host or join a guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade, where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge. See the city's many fascinating sights, including Saint Sava, one of the world's largest Orthodox churches. 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. Later, cruise to Golubac.

Visit the Fortress of Golubac, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. Learn 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. Alternatively, join a guided tour to the Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir with unique views of the Danube Gorge. Later, sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge, a natural border between Serbia and Romania, on your way to Vidin.

Wander and discover Vidin, join your Adventure Host for a walk, or 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. Alternatively, 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.