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15 Night The Danube from Germany to Romania with 1 Night in Bucharest and Land Tour

From Vilshofen to Bucharest

Avalon Illumination

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13949926
  • Departs: Fri, Apr 24, 2026
  • Returns: Sat, May 9, 2026
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    Suite $10,457
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Apr 24, 2026
    Day
    1
    Vilshofen, Germany
    • Vilshofen, Germany
    Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Munich must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be onboard ship by 5 pm. Explore your ship and enjoy dinner on your first evening onboard. (Dinner)
    Saturday - Apr 25, 2026
    Day
    2
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    • Schlogener Schlinge, Austria
    • Linz, Germany
    Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. Before sailing to Linz, take a little free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephan's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal. This afternoon, cruise to Linz through the Danube's dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlogen Oxbow. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Sunday - Apr 26, 2026
    Day
    3
    Linz, Germany
    • Linz, Germany
    Legendary and Lovely Linz. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg-the city of Mozart, or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. You may otherwise spend the afternoon on a biking picnic along the banks of the Danube or hike through Linz's beautiful nature trails to Postlingberg for a bird's-eye view of the city and river below. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Monday - Apr 27, 2026
    Day
    4
    • Cruising the Wachau Valley, Austria
    • Durnstein, Austria
    A King's Ransom and Castle Ruins. This morning, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Durnstein. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Apr 28, 2026
    Day
    5
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube. You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-the former imperial summer home of the Habsburg monarchy. Spend free time strolling in the pedestrian Karntner Strasse-the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna. Take a bike ride through the city and stop in a local cafe to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel. This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Wednesday - Apr 29, 2026
    Day
    6
    Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle. Enjoy free time to discover on your own Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, rich in history and culture, but also a green city with its forests and parks just a hop away from the city center. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Thursday - Apr 30, 2026
    Day
    7
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    War Heroes and Hot Water. This afternoon, select from a variety of Guided Optional Excursions or spend free time soaking in one of Budapest's famous thermal baths. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube, or enjoy Budapest's cafes, pubs, and nightlife. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - May 1, 2026
    Day
    8
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe. Take free time to enjoy Budapest's famed thermal baths. You can also take a scenic hike in the hills above the Danube. Take time to explore the city's cafes and restaurants. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - May 2, 2026
    Day
    9
    Vukovar, Croatia
    • Vukovar, Croatia
    • Ilok, Croatia
    • Novi Sad, Serbia
    History and Beer. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. ILOK, CROATIA: History and Culture in Croatia. Enjoy a brief cruise to Novi Sad while having lunch onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - May 3, 2026
    Day
    10
    Novi Sad, Serbia
    • Novi Sad, Serbia
    The Athens of Serbia. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - May 4, 2026
    Day
    11
    Belgrade, Serbia
    • Belgrade, Serbia
    Fortresses and Folklore. Spend your free time exploring the city on your own this afternoon on Knez Mihailova Street-Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafes, shops, and cultural spots. Alternatively, enjoy one of the Optional Excursions on offer. This evening, you might like to join an authentic Optional Bohemian Dinner in the quarter of Skadarlija. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Tuesday - May 5, 2026
    Day
    12
    Golubac Fortress, Serbia
    • Golubac Fortress, Serbia
    • Donji Milanovac, Serbia
    Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates. Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge-a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Wednesday - May 6, 2026
    Day
    13
    • Vidin, Bulgaria
    Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Thursday - May 7, 2026
    Day
    14
    Rousse, Bulgaria
    • Rousse, Bulgaria
    • Bus Travel
    • Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
    • Bus Travel
    • Arbanasi, Bulgaria
    • Bus Travel
    • Rousse, Bulgaria
    Fortresses and Folklore. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard with a Bulgarian folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - May 8, 2026
    Day
    15
    • Oltenita, Romania
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 15 - Friday - May 8, 2026
    Day
    15
    • Bus Travel
    • Bucharest, Romania
    The "Paris of the East". Spend some free time exploring on your own to visit shops and museums. See the beautiful home, and churches along Victory Avenue. You might consider joining one of the Optional Excursions available. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - May 9, 2026
    Day
    16
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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