Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
You arrive in Prague, the City of 100 Spires, and have the whole day to yourself. Wander through the Golden City at your own pace, checking out the surrounding countryside whenever you feel like it. This is your chance to get a feel for the place without a fixed schedule.
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
Landmarks Prague Town Hall - Day 2
Prague
This morning you can pick your own adventure. Either join a guided city walk hitting up Hrad¤any Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral with their Gothic architecture, or take an exclusive tour of Outlander filming locations with author Diana Gabaldon if that interests you more. Later, grab lunch and check out street performers in Wenceslas Square, or browse the market stalls at Charles Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk to Hradčany Castle Grounds
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- Visit Old Town's Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Exclusive tour of Outlander filming locations with Diana Gabaldon
- Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River
- Discover street performers in Wenceslas Square
- Browse market stalls at Charles Bridge
Landmarks Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town Astronomical Clock Wenceslas Square Charles Bridge - Day 3
Prague to Vilshofen
After breakfast, you'll drive to Regensburg for a guided walk through the Old Town Hall and see the Porta Pretoria, a fortress entrance dating back to 179 AD. Stop for lunch and a local beer in the historic lanes before heading to Vilshofen to board your Avalon Suite Ship. You'll wrap up the evening with a welcome reception onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Regensburg
- Guided City Walk in Regensburg
- Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
- Visit Porta Pretoria
- Board Avalon Suite Ship at Vilshofen
- Welcome reception onboard
Optional Activities
- Enjoy hearty lunch and local beer in Regensburg
Landmarks Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) Porta Pretoria - Day 4
Passau
You have options for how to spend your day in Passau. Take a hiking adventure from Oberhaus down to the valley and along the Ilz River, or do a guided city walk through this City of Three Rivers instead. Either way, you'll explore the cobblestone streets and artists' galleries. Later you'll cruise to Linz through the dramatic Schl¶gen Oxbow, then catch a book-signing by Diana Gabaldon and live entertainment onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise from Passau to Linz through Schlögen Oxbow
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along trail to Ilz River
- Guided City Walk in Passau
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
- Visit Artists' Alley galleries
- Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch concert rehearsal
- Book-signing with Diana Gabaldon
Landmarks Oberhaus Ilz River St. Stephen's Cathedral Schlögen Oxbow - Day 5
Linz
Head to the Adventure Center this morning to plan what you want to do. Join a guided walk through Linz's historic sites along the Danube to see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column, or take a full-day trip to Mozart's Salzburg or the Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov instead. If you'd rather stay local, bike along the Danube banks for a picnic or hike up to P¶stlingberg for city views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through historic sites along Danube
- Visit Hauptplatz (Austria's largest medieval square)
- Visit Trinity Column
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Biking picnic along Danube banks
- Hike through nature trails to Pöstlingberg
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column Pöstlingberg - Day 6
Ybbs to Dürnstein
Start the day choosing between exploring Artstetten Castle or touring Melk's Benedictine Abbey with its frescoed ceilings and ornate pipe organ. From there, relax on the Sky Deck while sailing through the Wachau Valley past vineyards and charming villages. In D¼rnstein, hike up to castle ruins for valley views or take a guided walk to hear about King Richard the Lionheart's imprisonment. You'll have live entertainment onboard before the overnight cruise to Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Wachau Valley
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
- Guided Hike to Dürnstein castle ruins
- Guided Walk in Dürnstein to learn about King Richard the Lionheart
Landmarks Artstetten Castle Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle - Day 7
Vienna
Several options are available today. Bike through Danube Island, join a guided tour of the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral, or visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum. There's an optional full-day trip to Sch¶nbrunn Palace if you want. Later, stroll K¬rntnerstrasse for shopping, grab local pastries at a caf¬, and consider attending a Royal Waltz Concert this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's landmarks
- Visit Imperial Palace complex
- Visit Vienna Opera House
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike
- Guided Visit of Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts)
- Full-day Guided Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel at a local café
- Bike ride through city
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Kunsthistorisches Museum Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse Danube Island - Day 8
Bratislava
In Bratislava, you can hike up to the castle or take a guided city walk through the Old Town streets to see the Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral where kings were crowned. Explore the forests and parks on your own if you prefer. Before cruising to Budapest, you'll have a Q&A session with author Diana Gabaldon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk through Old Town
- Visit Town Hall
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle
- Explore Bratislava's cobblestone streets
- Discover forests and parks
- Q&A session with Diana Gabaldon
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Old Town Town Hall St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 9
Budapest
You've got choices for Budapest today. Either hike to a viewpoint or join a guided sightseeing tour that includes Heroes' Square and other iconic spots. This afternoon, explore the city at your own pace and visit the famous Chain Bridge, find local caf¬s and pubs, or hike through the hills above the Danube. Guided excursions are also available if you want them.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest
- Visit Chain Bridge
- Explore local cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above Danube
- Optional Guided Excursions
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 10
Budapest
Take a leisurely day in Budapest. You can visit the famous thermal baths or take a scenic hike through the hills above the Danube. Discover the city's charming caf¬s and restaurants whenever you want before the overnight cruise to Moh¬cs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Budapest's thermal baths
- Scenic hike in hills above Danube
- Explore city cafés and restaurants
- Day 11
Mohács
Stop by the Adventure Center to figure out your day. You can explore Moh¬cs on foot with your Adventure Host, join a guided tour of this quiet Danube harbor town with its historical parks and churches, or tour the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermill. Alternatively, head to nearby P¬cs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs and catch an organ concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács
- Visit St. Nicholas Watermill
Optional Activities
- Explore Mohács by foot with Adventure Host
- Visit historical memorial parks and statues
- Visit distinctive churches in Mohács
- Guided Tour of Pécs
- Visit 4th-century Christian underground tombs
- Organ concert in Pécs
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Christian Underground Tombs - Day 12
Ilok to Novi Sad
Join a guided tour of Ilok to discover its 1,000-year-old winemaking tradition and medieval fortress with Croatian cultural heritage. After lunch onboard during a brief cruise, you'll reach Novi Sad. There you can walk the town with your Adventure Host or join a guided tour to see the Austro-Hungarian old town with baroque buildings and ancient fortifications.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard during cruise to Novi Sad), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Ilok
- Cruise to Novi Sad
Optional Activities
- Walk in and around Novi Sad with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad
Landmarks Ilok Medieval Fortress Novi Sad Old Town - Day 13
Belgrade
Discover Belgrade's central walkway with your Adventure Host or join a guided sightseeing tour to see where the Danube and Sava Rivers meet and visit Saint Sava, one of the world's largest Orthodox churches. You'll attend an onboard lecture about Balkan history and culture. Later, explore Knez Mihailova Street with its caf¬s and shops, or consider an optional authentic Bohemian dinner in Skadarlija Quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- Visit Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture
Optional Activities
- Walk Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street
- Discover local cafés and shops
- Optional Excursions
- Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
Landmarks Saint Sava Knez Mihailova Street Skadarlija Quarter - Day 14
Golubac to Vidin
Choose between visiting the Fortress of Golubac, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval fortresses with a complex history, or joining a guided tour to the Lepenski Vir Mesolithic archaeological site with unique Danube Gorge views. Either way, you'll sail through the spectacular Iron Gates Gorge, a natural border between Serbia and Romania.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
Optional Activities
- Visit Fortress of Golubac
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
Landmarks Fortress of Golubac Lepenski Vir Iron Gates Gorge - Day 15
Vidin to Rousse
You have several ways to spend your time. Wander to Baba Vida Fortress with your Adventure Host, join a guided tour in Vidin and Belogradchik to see remarkable rock formations sculpted over 200 million years, or discover Bulgarian winemaking with a tour and tasting at a local winery. Later you'll cruise to Rousse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing in Vidin
- Guided Tour of Belogradchik
- Wine tasting at local Bulgarian winery
- Tour of winery cellars
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik - Day 16
Rousse
Take a walk in Rousse park with your Adventure Host, or join a full-day guided tour to Veliko T¸rnovo, the former Bulgarian capital, with ancient stone houses clinging to cliffs above the Yantra River. Visit Bulgarian Revival architecture in 15th-century Arbanassi, or take a guided sightseeing tour of Rousse, Bulgaria's largest inland port. The evening wraps up with a Bulgarian folklore show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bulgarian folklore show onboard
Optional Activities
- Walk in Rousse park with Adventure Host
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo
- Visit Arbanassi for Bulgarian Revival architecture
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
- Visit Holy Trinity Church
Landmarks Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi Holy Trinity Church Yantra River - Day 17
Bucharest
Join a guided tour of Bucharest, known as the 'Paris of the East,' with its tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe honoring WWI soldiers. You'll see Royal Palace Square, the site of the 1989 riots that ended communist rule under Nicolae Ceausescu. Explore shops and museums on your own, visit churches along Victory Avenue, or look into optional excursions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Bucharest
- Visit Arc de Triomphe
- Visit Royal Palace Square
Optional Activities
- Explore shops and museums
- Visit churches along Victory Avenue
- Optional Excursions
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Royal Palace Square Victory Avenue - Day 18
Bucharest
Your vacation ends this morning after breakfast. It's time to head home with memories from your Danube river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
