Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll have the day to yourself in Bucharest. Walk along Victory Avenue checking out the shops, cafés, and museums scattered throughout the area. There are beautiful homes and churches to see as you wander around at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest's trendy shops, cafés, and museums
- Visit beautiful homes and churches along Victory Avenue
Landmarks Victory Avenue - Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
This morning includes a guided tour of Royal Palace Square, where the 1989 riots against Nicolae Ceausescu took place. After that, you'll travel to Oltenita and board your Avalon Suite Ship in the afternoon. Explore the ship this evening, have dinner on board, then sail overnight to Rousse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion in Bucharest
- Visit Royal Palace Square
Landmarks Royal Palace Square - Day 3
Rousse
In Rousse, you can pick between a bike tour or a classic guided tour to see Bulgaria's largest inland port and the Holy Trinity Church. Later, sail to Svistov or take a full-day guided tour to Veliko Tarnovo, the former Bulgarian capital, with its ancient stone houses and 15th-century Revival architecture in nearby Arbanassi. You'll rejoin the ship in Svistov for an overnight cruise to Vidin.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
- Visit Holy Trinity Church in Rousse
- Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo (former Bulgarian capital)
- Visit Bulgarian Revival architecture in Arbanassi
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Veliko Târnovo Yantra River Arbanassi - Day 4
Vidin
Choose an active day with your Adventure Host or a guided tour of Belogradchik to see rock formations sculpted over 200 million years on the Balkan Mountains. You'll also visit Baba Vida Fortress. Later, enjoy live Bulgarian folklore entertainment on board before cruising to Donji Milanovac.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride in Vidin with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Belogradchik
- Visit Baba Vida Fortress
- Bulgarian folklore show on board
Optional Activities
- Wander and discover Vidin independently
Landmarks Belogradchik Rock Formations Baba Vida Fortress Balkan Mountains - Day 5
Iron Gates to Belgrade
Before lunch, you'll sail through the Iron Gates Gorge, a narrow passage between Serbia and Romania. Then take a guided tour to Lepenski Vir, an important Mesolithic archaeological site, and visit Golubac Fortress, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval fortresses. Sail overnight to Belgrade.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir
- Visit Fortress of Golubac
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Danube Gorge Fortress of Golubac - Day 6
Belgrade
Choose an active walk along Belgrade's central walkway or a guided tour where the Danube and Sava Rivers meet. You'll see Saint Sava, one of the world's largest Orthodox churches, and other city sights. Optional bike tours and time on Knez Mihailova Street with its cafés and shops are available. An onboard lecture covers the Balkans before your overnight cruise to Novi Sad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- Visit Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Biking Tour of Belgrade
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street independently
Landmarks Saint Sava Orthodox Church Knez Mihailova Street - Day 7
Novi Sad
Take a guided tour of Novi Sad to see its Austro-Hungarian old town with baroque buildings and fortifications. Alternatively, walk through narrow streets to Petrovaradin Fortress, or visit the Museum of Beekeeping and Zivanovic Wine Cellar in nearby Sremski Karlovci. The ship docks overnight in Ilok.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad
- Admire Austro-Hungarian old town
- Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress
- Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Museum of Beekeeping Živanović Wine Cellar Sremski Karlovci - Day 8
Ilok to Vukovar
Start with a walking tour of Ilok and wine tasting in a local cellar learning about Croatian tradition. After a short sail during lunch, you'll explore Vukovar on a walking tour of this heroic Danube port town. Live entertainment happens on board this evening before your overnight cruise to Mohacs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ilok
- Wine tasting in local cellar
- Walking tour of Vukovar
Landmarks Vukovar - Day 9
Mohács to Budapest
Choose a morning guided tour of Mohacs to see historical memorial parks and the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermill. Or take a guided tour to Pécs for 4th-century Christian underground tombs with murals, Turkish architecture, and an organ concert. An afternoon cruise takes you to Budapest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács
- Visit St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided Tour to Pécs
- Explore 4th-century Christian underground tombs in Pécs
- Organ concert in Pécs
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs - Day 10
Budapest
Hike to a viewpoint with your Adventure Host or take a guided city tour including Heroes' Square. You'll have free time to check out Chain Bridge, explore cafés and pubs, or hike above the Danube. The ship docks overnight in Budapest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to viewpoint with Adventure Host
- Guided City Sightseeing
- Visit Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge independently
- Discover cafés and pubs
- Hike above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 11
Budapest
Head to the Adventure Center with your Adventure Host for today's activities. You can choose guided excursions or take a free day to explore the Royal Palace grounds and photograph the historical architecture. Try Budapest's famous thermal bath spas and have dinner at a garden or rooftop eatery. An evening cruise takes you to Bratislava.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Excursions (check Adventure Center for availability)
- Explore Royal Palace grounds independently
- Take photographs at Royal Palace
- Visit Budapest's famous thermal bath spas
- Dine in a garden or rooftop eatery
Landmarks Royal Palace - Day 12
Bratislava
Your Adventure Host leads a short hike to Bratislava Castle, or join a guided walking tour through Old Town's cobblestone streets to see Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral, Hungary's coronation church for centuries. You can also bike and picnic from the ship along the Danube. Live entertainment happens on board this evening before cruising to Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Old Town
- Visit Town Hall
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Bicycle ride with picnic along the Danube
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 13
Vienna
Bike Danube Island with your Adventure Host, or join a morning guided city tour of the Habsburg Empire's landmarks like the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Optional excursions include Schönbrunn Palace, the Prater amusement park, nearby museums, or a Royal Waltz Concert. Sail overnight to Dürnstein.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host
- Guided City Tour of Vienna
- Visit Imperial Palace complex
- Visit Vienna Opera House
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Visit Prater amusement park
- Visit nearby museums
- Optional Excursion to attend Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Prater - Day 14
Dürnstein to Melk
Take a guided hike to castle ruins above Dürnstein for views of the village and Danube, or hear about King Richard the Lionheart's imprisonment. Relax on the Sky Deck sailing through Wachau Valley past vineyards and castles. In Melk, walk along the Danube or take a guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey. A wine tasting happens on board before cruising to Passau.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike to castle ruins above Dürnstein
- Guided Walk with King Richard the Lionheart history
- Sail through Wachau Valley
- Walk along Danube in Melk with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
- Wine Tasting on board
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Ruins Wachau Valley Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 15
Passau
Join an afternoon guided walk to learn about this 'City of Three Rivers' where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz converge. Or choose a full-day optional excursion to Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, or to Cesky Krumlov in Bohemia. An evening cruise takes you to Regensburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Passau
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks Salzburg Cesky Krumlov - Day 16
Regensburg
Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host or take a guided walk to see Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria from 179 AD. A guided optional excursion to the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg is available. Spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg's charming streets. Live entertainment happens after dinner as you cruise toward Roth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Walhalla with Adventure Host
- Guided City Walk of Regensburg
- Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
- Visit Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
- Explore Regensburg independently by foot or bike
Landmarks Walhalla Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg - Day 17
Roth
An onboard lecture covers the Main-Danube Canal linking two rivers to create a vital connection. Choose from a guided tour of Roth with its half-timbered houses and Schloss Ratibor hunting lodge, Nuremberg's medieval architecture, or the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. Live entertainment plays as you sail to Bamberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Lecture about Main-Danube Canal
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Roth
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Landmarks Schloss Ratibor Nuremberg Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds - Day 18
Bamberg
Bike along Bamberg's canals with your Adventure Host, or take a guided walking tour to see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches. An onboard lecture covers European history and culture. Afternoon sailing takes you to Volkach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour along canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg
- Visit Romanesque cathedral
- Visit Old Town Hall
- Onboard lecture about European history and culture
Landmarks Bamberg Romanesque Cathedral Old Town Hall (Bamberg) - Day 19
Volkach
Bike along the Main Danube Canal with your Adventure Host, or join a walking tour of Volkach with its half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets. Optionally take a guided excursion to Rothenburg to see its fairytale atmosphere, or enjoy a relaxing afternoon sail to Kitzingen. The ship docks overnight in Kitzingen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along Main Danube Canal with Adventure Host
- Walking Tour of Volkach
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
Landmarks Rothenburg - Day 20
Kitzingen to Würzburg
Take an easy bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, or join a guided tour of Würzburg to see the Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz with its massive ceiling fresco. A leisurely sailing afternoon precedes an overnight cruise to Miltenberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg
- Visit Old Main Bridge
- Visit fortress
- Visit baroque Bishop's Residenz
Landmarks Old Main Bridge Würzburg fortress Bishop's Residenz - Day 21
Miltenberg
Join a guided walking tour of Miltenberg to see its medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn. Onboard entertainment plays as you cruise to Rüdesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg
- Visit Germany's oldest inn
Landmarks Germany's oldest inn - Day 22
Rüdesheim
Hike through Rüdesheim's vineyards with your Adventure Host, take an open-air cable car to the Niederwald Monument and walk back through vineyards, or visit the Mechanical Music Museum with authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting. You'll cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge seeing the Lorelei rock. A classical music concert happens in a baroque venue at Engers Castle. Overnight docking in Engers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with Adventure Host
- Open-air cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Walk back through vineyards
- Tour Mechanical Music Museum
- Authentic Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- See the rock of Lorelei
- Classical music concert at Engers Castle
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Mechanical Music Museum Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rock Engers Castle - Day 23
Cologne
Bike like the locals with your Adventure Host, join a guided tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites, or take a guided walk of the Old City to see the soaring Gothic cathedral. Spend free time enjoying Kölsch pale lager, locally brewed for over 100 years. An afternoon cruise takes you to Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Cologne with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites
- Guided City Walk of Cologne
- Visit Gothic cathedral
Optional Activities
- Sample Kölsch pale lager independently
Landmarks Cologne Gothic Cathedral - Day 24
Amsterdam
Start with an early morning walk in Amsterdam with your Adventure Host, take an off-the-beaten-path guided tour along cobblestone streets, or explore iconic waterways on a guided canal cruise past Golden Age homes. Optional afternoon activities include a culinary walk for Dutch specialties, a biking tour, or Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills. Spend free time in colorful cafés, galleries, and along canals. Overnight docking in Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host
- Off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour
- Guided Canal Cruise
Optional Activities
- Optional Culinary Walk through Amsterdam
- Optional Biking Tour
- Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans
Landmarks Zaanse Schans - Day 25
Tour Ends
Your vacation ends this morning after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
