Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Your first day in Prague gives you the freedom to wander around the Golden City at your own pace. The city and its surrounding countryside are yours to explore, so you can hit the highlights or take things slowly depending on what interests you.
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
- Day 2
Prague
This morning you'll join a guided walk through Prague's Gothic architecture, starting at Hradcany Castle Grounds and then heading to St. Vitus Cathedral. From there, you'll make your way to Old Town to see the Astronomical Clock and catch street performers in Wenceslas Square. After crossing the historic Charles Bridge, you'll grab lunch with some traditional Czech plum dumplings and a Pilsner lager to wash it down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk to Hradčany Castle Grounds
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- Visit Old Town's Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager
- Visit Wenceslas Square and watch street performers
- Walk across Charles Bridge
Landmarks Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town's Astronomical Clock Wenceslas Square Charles Bridge - Day 3
Prague to Vilshofen
After breakfast, you'll drive to Regensburg for a guided walk that covers the Altes Rathaus and the ancient Porta Pretoria fortress entrance. Lunch and a local beer come next, then you have time to wander the historic lanes and squares on your own. Later in the day you'll travel to Vilshofen to board your Avalon Suite Ship, where there's a welcome reception and an evening cruise to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk in Regensburg
- Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
- Visit Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Enjoy lunch and local beer in Regensburg
- Explore historic lanes and squares of Regensburg
Landmarks Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) Porta Pretoria 
- Day 4
Passau
In Passau, you'll choose your own adventure: either hike from Oberhaus down to the valley along the Ilz River or join a guided city walk focused on this 'City of Three Rivers'. You can explore cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley, and if interested, catch a concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral. This afternoon the ship sails through the dramatic Schlingen Oxbow, and you'll have live entertainment onboard in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River (option)
- Guided City Walk in Passau (option)
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
- Visit Artists' Alley galleries
- Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Schlögen Oxbow 
- Day 5
Linz
Stop by the Adventure Center in the morning to pick your activity for the day. You can bike along the Danube or take a guided walk through Linz's historic sites like Hauptplatz (Austria's largest medieval square) and the Trinity Column. For a bigger commitment, there's the option of a full-day trip to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov, or you could do a biking picnic along the Danube or hike through nature trails to Postlingberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Danube (option)
- Guided Walk through historic Linz (option)
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Biking picnic along Danube banks
- Hike through Linz nature trails to Pöstlingberg
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column Pöstlingberg - Day 6
Durnstein
In Ybbs you have choices: visit family-owned farms to sample traditional specialties, tour Artstetten Castle, or join a guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with its frescoed ceilings and ornate pipe organ. The ship then sails through Wachau Valley, passing vineyards and castles. Later in Durnstein, you can either hike up to castle ruins for valley views or take a guided walk to hear the story of King Richard the Lionheart's imprisonment during the Crusades.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to family-owned farms (option)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (option)
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey (option)
- Guided Hike to Durnstein castle ruins (option)
- Guided Walk in Durnstein (option)
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
Landmarks Artstetten Castle Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Durnstein Castle 
- Day 7
Vienna
In Vienna, you'll either bike along Danube Island or take a guided city tour of Habsburg landmarks including the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Schonbrunn Palace is optional if you're interested. You'll stroll Karntnerstrasse for shopping, relax in local cafes with Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel, and can catch a Royal Waltz Concert in the evening if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along Danube Island (option)
- Guided City Tour of Vienna (option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Visit local cafés
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse 
- Day 8
Bratislava
You'll explore Bratislava by either hiking up to the lofty Bratislava Castle or joining a guided city walk through Old Town's quaint streets, the Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral where royal coronations took place. After that, you have free time to discover Slovakia's capital on your own, checking out its history, culture, and the nearby forests and parks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle (option)
- Guided City Walk through Old Town (option)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava independently
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 9
Budapest
In Budapest, you can either hike to a magnificent viewpoint with your Adventure Host or join a guided city sightseeing tour that includes the iconic Heroes' Square. The afternoon is for exploring on your own, so you might check out Chain Bridge and Fisherman's Bastion, browse the Central Market Hall, or hike the hills above the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to viewpoint (option)
- Guided City Sightseeing (option)
Optional Activities
- Visit Chain Bridge
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion
- Browse Central Market Hall
- Hike hills above Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion Central Market Hall 
- Day 10
Budapest
This day in Budapest is yours to use however you like. You could spend time at the famous thermal baths, hike in the hills above the Danube, or just explore the city's cafes and restaurants at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths
- Hike in hills above Danube
- Explore cafés and restaurants
- Day 11
Ilok - Novi Sad
Head to the Adventure Center in Vukovar to pick your morning activity. Either join a guided walking tour discovering the heritage and culture with beer tasting, or take a guided city tour learning about its history and tradition. Later there's a brief cruise to Novi Sad with lunch onboard. Once in Ilok, Croatia, you can either explore 1,000-year-old wine-making traditions with a guided tour and wine tasting, or bike along the city walls to Principovac Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting (option)
- Guided City Tour of Vukovar (option)
- Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting (option)
- Guided Bike Tour along Ilok city walls (option)
Landmarks Ilok Fortress Principovac Castle and Estate - Day 12
Novi Sad
In Novi Sad, Serbia's second largest town, you have options: join a guided tour of the Austro-Hungarian old town with baroque buildings and ancient fortifications, take a guided hike to Petrovaradin for scenic Danube views, or visit the Honey Museum to learn about beekeeping and sample local honey specialties. There's live entertainment onboard later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad (option)
- Guided Hike Tour to Petrovaradin (option)
- Guided Tour including Honey Museum (option)
Landmarks Petrovaradin - Day 13
Belgrade
In Belgrade, you can walk the central Danube Island with your Adventure Host or join a guided sightseeing tour of where the Danube and Sava Rivers meet, seeing Saint Sava Orthodox church and other sights. There's an optional onboard lecture about Balkan history and culture. You'll explore Knez Mihailova Street with its cafes and shops, and can optionally join an authentic Bohemian dinner in the Quarter of Skadarlija.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Danube Island by Adventure Host (option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (option)
Optional Activities
- Attend onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street
- Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in Quarter of Skadarlija
Landmarks Saint Sava Knez Mihailova Street - Day 14
Vidin
You'll visit the Fortress of Golubac, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval fortresses, and learn about its history as a border control defense and source of conflict between Serbia, the Habsburg Monarchy, and the Ottoman Empire. Next is the Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir for unique Danube Gorge views. The ship then sails through the spectacular Iron Gates Gorge, which forms the natural border between Serbia and Romania.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fortress of Golubač
- Visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
Landmarks Fortress of Golubač Lepenski Vir Iron Gates Gorge - Day 15
Rousse
In Vidin, you can explore the city by bike, join a guided sightseeing tour to Baba Vida Fortress followed by a tour of Belogradchik's remarkable rock formations (sculpted over 200 million years), or discover Bulgarian winemaking traditions with a tour and tasting at a local winery. Wine tasting in the cellars is also on the agenda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour around city (option)
- Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress (option)
- Guided Tour of Belogradchik (option)
- Tour and tasting at local winery (option)
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik 
- Day 16
Rousse
In Rousse, you can explore the old town by bike or take a full-day guided tour to Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria's former capital) with ancient stone houses clinging to cliffs above the Yantra River, plus the Bulgarian Revival architecture in 15th-century Arbanassi. Another option is a guided tour of Bulgaria's largest inland port, Holy Trinity Church, and the UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo. Evening brings a Bulgarian folklore show onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of old town (option)
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi (option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse (option)
- Visit rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (option)
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Arbanassi Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo 
- Day 17
Bucharest
Take a guided tour of Bucharest, Romania's capital, walking tree-lined boulevards and seeing the Arc de Triomphe honoring WWI soldiers. You'll visit Royal Palace Square, the scene of the 1989 riots against communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Stop by beautiful homes and churches along Victory Avenue, then have free time to explore shops and museums on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Visit shops and museums
- Explore Victory Avenue independently
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Royal Palace Square 
- Day 18
Bucharest
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
