From Romania to the North Sea with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania 2025

Drive into the Carpathians to Sinaia to visit the majestic Peles Castle. Enjoy a local lunch on the way. In the afternoon, continue to the charming city of Brasov for the night.

Join a morning guided sightseeing tour of Brasov followed by free time. In the evening, enjoy a tour of the legendary Bran Castle, famously associated with the Dracula lore, followed by dinner.

Join a guided excursion in Bucharest, see the Royal Palace Square, the scene of the city's 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. In the afternoon, embark on your Avalon Suite Ship in Oltenita.

Join a guided tour of Belogradchik, see the remarkable rock formations on the slopes of the Balkan Mountains. Then, visit the mighty Baba Vida Fortress in nearby Vidin. In the evening, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show.

Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Join a guided tour to Lepenski Vir, an important Mesolithic archaeological site. Later, visit the Fortress of Golubac, one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe.

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 remaining free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street, Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafes, shops, and cultural spots.

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

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. Alternatively, take a guided tour to nearby Pécs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs, murals, and Turkish architecture.

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 cafes and pubs, or take a hike above the Danube.

Spend the day exploring Budapest. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities. You may choose to explore the Royal Palace grounds, try Budapest's famous thermal bath spas, or dine in a garden or rooftop eatery. Later, cruise to Bratislava.

Join a guided city walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria, built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. You may choose to join a guided optional excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Later, cruise to Roth.

Enjoy an onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the Bavarian town of Roth, with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge, Schloss Ratibor. Alternatively, choose a guided tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, or join a guided tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds used by the Third Reich.

Take a guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz, with the largest known ceiling fresco. This afternoon enjoy a leisurely sailing afternoon. Later, cruise to Miltenberg.

Join a guided walking tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany’s oldest inn. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment as you cruise to Rüdesheim.

Join a guided walking tour of Cologne, explore the Old City and see its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager, locally brewed for over 100 years. Later, cruise to Amsterdam.

Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam with a guided canal cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's 'Golden Age'. In the afternoon you may join an optional culinary walk through Amsterdam to sample savory and sweet Dutch specialties. Or choose an optional biking tour to discover the countryside.