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24 Night Iconic Rivers of Europe the Rhine Main and Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania and Land Tour

From Amsterdam to Bucharest
  • Avalon Expression
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Avalon Expression

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13955445
  • Departs: Thu, May 8, 2025
  • Returns: Sun, Jun 1, 2025
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    Thursday - May 8, 2025
    Day
    1
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to the gardens at Keukenhof-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Spend free time exploring the colorful streets, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam-with its many cafes and art galleries. (Dinner) ...
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    Friday - May 9, 2025
    Day
    2
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. This afternoon, choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - May 10, 2025
    Day
    3
    Cologne, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Don't miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - May 11, 2025
    Day
    4
    Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Rudesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei-where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors. Later, local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Monday - May 12, 2025
    Day
    5
    Miltenberg, Germany
    • Miltenberg, Germany
    Beauty on the Main River. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. Spend free time riding a bike through the beautiful villages on the Main River shores. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - May 13, 2025
    Day
    6
    Wurzburg, Germany
    • Wurzburg, Germany
    A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road. Enjoy the city on your own or visit a local winery. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Wednesday - May 14, 2025
    Day
    7
    Wurzburg, Germany
    • Wurzburg, Germany
    • Volkach, Germany
    Storybook Settings. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists. Sail to Volkach and get ready for your afternoon activity. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Thursday - May 15, 2025
    Day
    8
    Bamberg, Germany
    • Bamberg, Germany
    The City of Seven Hills. Later, enjoy live entertainment performance while sailing this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - May 16, 2025
    Day
    9
    Roth, Germany
    • Roth, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Roth, Germany
    Legends and History Lessons. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - May 17, 2025
    Day
    10
    Regensburg, Germany
    • Regensburg, Germany
    Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Alternatively, spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - May 18, 2025
    Day
    11
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    • Linz, Germany
    Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. You may join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. Alternatively, cruise to the lovely town of Linz. LINZ, AUSTRIA: Legendary, Lovely Linz. This evening, feel free to explore Linz on your own. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Monday - May 19, 2025
    Day
    12
    Melk, Austria
    • Melk, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. Enjoy a coffee or cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to wonderful Vienna this afternoon. VIENNA: Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube. Consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Tuesday - May 20, 2025
    Day
    13
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-summer home of the Habsburg family or choose a Guided Optional Excursion to fascinating Bratislava. Consider a tram ride to Vienna's Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby. Later, enjoy live entertainment as you sail to Budapest. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Wednesday - May 21, 2025
    Day
    14
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    The Pearl of the Danube. This afternoon, choose among the Optional Guided Excursions available or enjoy Budapest on your own. Indulge in a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafes. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Thursday - May 22, 2025
    Day
    15
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Time to Capture Photographs, Coffee, and Confections. Take free time to shop in the Great Market Hall, take photos on the Royal Palace grounds, or visit Budapest's famous thermal bath spas. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - May 23, 2025
    Day
    16
    Vukovar, Croatia
    • Vukovar, Croatia
    • Ilok, Croatia
    History and Beer. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Enjoy a brief cruise to Ilok while having lunch onboard. ILOK, CROATIA: History and Culture in Croatia. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - May 24, 2025
    Day
    17
    Novi Sad, Serbia
    • Novi Sad, Serbia
    The Athens of Serbia. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - May 25, 2025
    Day
    18
    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 Optional Excursion for an authentic Bohemian Dinner in the quarter of Skadarlija. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Monday - May 26, 2025
    Day
    19
    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)
    Tuesday - May 27, 2025
    Day
    20
    • Vidin, Bulgaria
    Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Wednesday - May 28, 2025
    Day
    21
    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)
    Thursday - May 29, 2025
    Day
    22
    • Oltenita, Romania
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 22 - Thursday - May 29, 2025
    Day
    22
    • Bus Travel
    • Bucharest, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Brasov, Romania
    Disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest. After the visit, drive to Brasov for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - May 30, 2025
    Day
    23
    Brasov, Romania
    • Brasov, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Bran Castle, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Brasov, Romania
    In the evening, depart for Bran Castle of Dracula lore. (Breakfast, Lunch)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - May 31, 2025
    Day
    24
    Brasov, Romania
    • Brasov, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Sinaia, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Bucharest, Romania
    The "Paris of the East". Drive out the Carpathians to Bucharest; On the way, enjoy a local lunch. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafes, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Jun 1, 2025
    Day
    25
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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