The Danube from Germany to Romania with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania 2025

Welcome to Germany! Arrive in Munich by 2 pm and board your Suite Ship. Spend the rest of the day exploring the ship and enjoy a delightful dinner on your first evening on board. Overnight cruise to Passau.

Begin your day with a guided city walk in Passau, the beautiful 'City of Three Rivers'. Take some free time to explore the cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley, or catch a concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral. In the afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube's dramatic Schlögen Oxbow. Enjoy live entertainment onboard as you dock overnight in Linz.

Discover Linz's historic sites along the Danube with a guided walk. Visit Hauptplatz, Austria's largest medieval square, and the white-marble Trinity Column. Consider a full-day excursion to Salzburg or the Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. Alternatively, enjoy a biking picnic along the Danube or hike through Linz's nature trails for a bird's-eye view of the city. Overnight cruise to Ybbs.

Visit the charming town of Ybbs and take a guided tour of Artstetten Castle or Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey. Sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley, past vineyards, castles, and charming villages. In Dürnstein, join a guided hike to the castle ruins for a spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley. Overnight cruise to Vienna.

Explore Vienna's gilded landmarks with a morning guided city tour. Visit the Imperial Palace, the historic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral. Consider a guided visit to Austria's largest museum, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, or an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse, the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna. Overnight in Vienna.

Follow your guide on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle or take a guided city walk through the quaint streets of Old Town and visit St. Martin's Cathedral. Enjoy free time to explore Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, rich in history and culture. Overnight cruise to Budapest.

Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest or enjoy a guided city sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes' Square. Spend the afternoon soaking in one of Budapest's famous thermal baths or enjoy the city's cafés, pubs, and nightlife. Overnight in Budapest.

Enjoy a free day in Budapest. Take time to explore the city's cafés and restaurants or enjoy Budapest's famed thermal baths. You can also take a scenic hike in the hills above the Danube. Overnight cruise to Vukovar.

Discover the heritage, culture, and tradition of Vukovar with a guided walking tour and enjoy a beer tasting. Cruise to Ilok and join a guided tour to learn about its 1,000-year-old wine making traditions. Refresh your spirit with a wine tasting in a local cellar. Overnight docking in Novi Sad.

Power walk in Novi Sad or learn more about the beekeeper profession with a guided tour, stopping at the Honey Museum and tasting local honey specialties. Join a guided tour of Novi Sad, the second largest town in Serbia, and admire its Austro-Hungarian old town and ancient fortifications. Overnight cruise to Belgrade.

Discover Belgrade's central walkway or 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. Spend your free time exploring the city on your own. Overnight cruise to Golubac.

Visit the Fortress of Golubac, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe, or join a guided tour to the Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir. Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge, a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Overnight cruise to Vidin.

Join a bike tour around Vidin 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. Discover more than two centuries of a proud family history of Bulgarian winemaking with a tour and tasting at a local winery. Overnight cruise to Rousse.

Explore Rousse's old town by bike or join a full-day guided tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo and the 15th-century town of Arbanassi. Alternatively, join a guided sightseeing tour of Bulgaria's largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church. Enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show. Overnight cruise to Oltenita.

Disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest. Take a guided tour of the Romanian capital city of Bucharest with its tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe. 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 Peles Castle, the summer residence of the royal family until 1947. Drive out the Carpathians to Bucharest and 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.

Your memorable vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Prepare for your onward journey with beautiful memories of your multi-day tour through the heart of Europe.