Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest to Rousse
You'll arrive in Bucharest by 2 pm and head straight to board your ship by 5 pm. Spend the evening checking out your Avalon Suite accommodations and getting settled in. Dinner happens onboard before the ship sets sail overnight toward Rousse.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Rousse
Rousse gives you several options for the day. You can join a bike tour with your Adventure Host, take a guided tour of Bulgaria's largest inland port plus Holy Trinity Church and the UNESCO rock-hewn churches at Ivanovo, or go on a full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo to see ancient stone houses and 15th-century revival architecture in Arbanassi. After exploring, the ship cruises overnight to either Svistov or Vidin.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse with Holy Trinity Church visit
- Scenic drive to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo
- Exploration of Arbanassi - 15th-century Bulgarian revival architecture
Landmarks/POIs Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi Yantra River - Day 3
Vidin
In Vidin, you can wander around on your own, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride, or take a guided tour to Belogradchik to see rock formations that formed over 200 million years ago, followed by a stop at Baba Vida Fortress. Back onboard this evening, there's a live Bulgarian folklore show for entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Belogradchik rock formations
- Visit to Baba Vida Fortress
- Live Bulgarian folklore show onboard
Optional Activities
- Wander and discover Vidin independently
- Bike ride with Adventure Host
Landmarks/POIs Belogradchik rock formations Baba Vida Fortress Balkan Mountains - Day 4
Donji Milanovac
The ship sails through the Iron Gates Gorge, a narrow passage forming the natural border between Serbia and Romania. You'll take a guided tour to Lepenski Vir, an important Mesolithic archaeological site where you can see prehistoric artifacts and learn about ancient cultures. From there, you head to Golubac Fortress, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval structures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Iron Gates Gorge
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Tour of Fortress of Golubac
Landmarks/POIs Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Fortress of Golubac Danube Gorge - Day 5
Belgrade
Belgrade awaits where the Danube and Sava Rivers meet. You have choices: walk through the central walkway with your Adventure Host, join a guided sightseeing tour to see Saint Sava, one of the world's largest Orthodox churches, or check out Knez Mihailova Street on your own. There's also an onboard lecture about Balkan history and culture if you prefer to stay on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- Visit to Saint Sava Church
- Onboard Lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Walk Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
Landmarks/POIs Saint Sava Church Knez Mihailova Street Danube River Sava River - Day 6
Novi Sad
Novi Sad, Serbia's second largest town, offers multiple activities. You can take a guided tour of the Austro-Hungarian old town with its baroque buildings and ancient fortifications, walk through narrow streets up to Petrovaradin Fortress, or visit the Museum of Beekeeping and do a wine tasting at Zivanovic Wine Cellar in nearby Sremski Karlovci.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad
- Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress
- Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar
Landmarks/POIs Petrovaradin Fortress Museum of Beekeeping Živanović Wine Cellar Sremski Karlovci - Day 7
Ilok to Vukovar
Begin with a walking tour of Ilok and wine tasting in a local cellar. You'll sail during lunchtime toward Vukovar, Croatia's largest river port, where you'll take another walking tour of this historic Danube river town. The evening features live entertainment on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
- Walking tour of Vukovar
Landmarks/POIs Ilok Vukovar - Day 8
Mohács
In Mohacs, a quiet Danube harbor town, you'll explore historical memorial parks and distinctive churches with a guided sightseeing tour. For the afternoon, choose between touring the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermill with its stone-grinding grain processing, or heading to nearby Pecs for a guided tour of 4th-century Christian underground tombs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site with fascinating murals and an organ concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács
- Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided Tour to Pécs Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Organ concert
Landmarks/POIs St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Christian underground tombs - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest's guided city tour includes the iconic Heroes' Square and other major sights. The afternoon is yours to explore freely. You can check out the Chain Bridge, discover local cafes and pubs, or hike through the hills above the Danube with views across the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing of Budapest
- Visit to Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit Budapest's cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above the Danube
Landmarks/POIs Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 10
Budapest
You can hike to a magnificent viewpoint with your Adventure Host, or spend a free day however you like. Take photos at the Royal Palace grounds, try Budapest's famous thermal bath spas, and later head to a garden or rooftop restaurant for dinner with a view.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Free day to explore
- Photography at Royal Palace grounds
- Visit Budapest's thermal bath spas
- Dine in garden or rooftop eatery
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace - Day 11
Bratislava
Bratislava offers choices: hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host, or join a guided city walk through Old Town streets, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral where royal coronations took place. The afternoon is free for you to explore the capital of Slovakia and discover its history, culture, forests and parks. Live entertainment happens on board this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike to Bratislava Castle
- Guided City Walk of Old Town
- Visit to Town Hall
- Visit to St. Martin's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Free time exploring Bratislava
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Castle Old Town St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 12
Vienna
Vienna's options include a bike tour of Danube Island with your Adventure Host, or a guided city tour visiting the Imperial Palace complex, the Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. You'll have free time to walk along famous Kärntnerstrasse for shopping, or bike to a local cafe for Austrian pastries like Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Vienna
- Visit to Imperial Palace complex
- Visit to Vienna Opera House
- Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Bike tour of Danube Island with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride to local café
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Palace complex Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse Danube Island - Day 13
Dürnstein to Ybbs - Melk
In Dürnstein, choose a guided hike to castle ruins for views of the village and Wachau Valley, or a guided walk learning about King Richard the Lionheart's imprisonment during the Crusades. Later, relax on the Sky Deck while sailing through Wachau Valley past vineyards and villages. At Ybbs, you can take a pastry-baking workshop and visit an Austrian bee farm with tastings, tour Artstetten Castle, or see Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey with its frescoed ceilings and ornate organ.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike to castle ruins
- Guided Walk with King Richard the Lionheart legend
- Sailing through Wachau Valley
- Bike tour along river with Adventure Host
- Pastry-baking workshop and Austrian bee farm with tastings
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
Landmarks/POIs Dürnstein Castle ruins Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 14
Linz
A guided walk through Linz takes you along the Danube shore to see Hauptplatz, Austria's largest medieval square, and the towering white-marble Trinity Column. Or bike around Linz on the Danube's cycle path with your Adventure Host. If you want a longer excursion, optional full-day tours go to Salzburg, Mozart's city, or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through Linz's historic sites
- Visit to Hauptplatz
- Visit to Trinity Column
- Bike ride with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks/POIs Hauptplatz Trinity Column Salzburg Cesky Krumlov - Day 15
Passau to Vilshofen
The ship cruises through the Schögen Oxbow, a beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river. In Passau, you can take a guided hike from Oberhaus down to the valley and along the Ilz River, or join a guided city walk through the 'City of Three Rivers.' There's free time to walk through cobblestone streets, check out Artists' Alley galleries, or catch a concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral. After that, a short sail continues to Vilshofen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Schlögen Oxbow
- Guided Hike from Oberhaus down to valley and along Ilz River
- Guided City Walk into Passau
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
- Visit Artists' Alley galleries
- Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Schlögen Oxbow Passau St. Stephen's Cathedral Ilz River - Day 16
Vilshofen to Munich
Your trip ends this morning with breakfast. You'll disembark and can arrange your transfer to Munich airport or stay longer to continue exploring the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
