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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania 2025

From Bucharest to Vilshofen
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Tour Itinerary

Follow the graceful waterways from Romania through the Balkans, Hungary, and Austria with stunning views along your Danube River cruise. Sail from Romania to Hungary’s capital of Budapest to experience river views like no other. Begin your European vacation before your cruise in Transylvania. Drive into the Carpathian Mountains to visit Peles Castle, visit Dracula’s Bran Castle by night, spend two nights in Brasov and enjoy a guided tour by day. Enjoy sightseeing in Bucharest, including the Royal Palace Square and Romanian soldier remembrances. Travel to Oltenita to embark on your Danube River cruise. Sail through the striking landscapes of the Balkans—Rousse, Bulgaria, Veliko Târnovo, and Arbanassi, one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria. Guided sightseeing in Vidin is followed by a guided tour of Belogradchik, with its ancient rock formations on the Balkan Mountains. After cruising through the narrow Iron Gates Gorge, visit Lepenski Vir for a guided tour with ancient archaeological finds. In Serbia, take a guided tour of Belgrade, including one of the world’s largest Orthodox churches, and see the most preserved Croatian fortress in Osijek. You’ll also attend a stirring performance by young students of the Franjo Kuhač music school. Tour the historic town of Pécs before sightseeing in the Hungarian capital of Budapest—the “Pearl of the Danube.” Enjoy guided sightseeing of Vienna’s historic Habsburg Empire—including the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Take a guided tour of delightful Dürnstein and explore Melk’s Benedictine Abbey above the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley. Visit Austria’s lovely city of Linz, then pass through the beautiful Schlögen Oxbow river bend on your way to Passau—Germany’s “City of Three Rivers.” Your Danube River cruise concludes in Vilshofen, Germany.

  1. Day 1
    BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
    Welcome to Bucharest—The “Paris of the East”

    The day is yours to relax and enjoy Bucharest. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue.

  2. Day 2
    BUCHAREST–SINAIA–BRASOV
    Castle in the Clouds

    Drive into the Carpathians to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle. On the way, enjoy a local lunch. This afternoon continue to Brasov for the night.

    (B,L)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch
  3. Day 3
    BRASOV
    Legendary Bites in Brasov

    Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov followed by free time. In the evening enjoy a tour of Bran Castle of Dracula lore followed by dinner.

    (B,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  4. Day 4
    BRASOV–BUCHAREST–OLTENITA (EMBARKATION)
    Your Suite Ship Awaits

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Excursion in Bucharest, see the Royal Palace Square—the scene of the city's 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

    Join your Avalon Suite Ship® this afternoon for embarkation in Oltenita.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSE

    (B,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  5. Day 5
    ROUSSE, BULGARIA. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION
    Fortresses and Fountains in “Little Vienna”

    ACTIVE Join a bike tour in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria’s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo—with its ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yantra River. Discover one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria, as well as Bulgarian revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi.

    Sail to Svistov or join your ship there if you opted for the full-day tour.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDIN

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  6. Day 6
    VIDIN
    Rocks, Ruins and Balkan Beauty

    Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

    ACTIVE Wander and discover this town, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride, OR:

    CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour to Belogradchik. See the remarkable rock formations on the slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of nature’s elements. Then, visit mighty Baba Vida Fortress in nearby Vidin.

    This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DONJI MILANOVAC

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  7. Day 7
    IRON GATES GORGE. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR, SERBIA
    Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates

    Before lunch on board, you’ll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania.

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir—an important Mesolithic archaeological site chronicling prehistoric cultures, settlements, and art. Marvel at the ancient discoveries and artifacts, as well as the unique views the site affords of the Danube Gorge. Continue to the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe.

    OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADE

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  8. Day 8
    BELGRADE
    Fortresses and Folklore

    Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

    ACTIVE Discover Belgrade's central walkway with your Adventure Host, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade—where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge—and see the city’s many fascinating sites, including Saint Sava—one of the world’s largest Orthodox churches.

    You may choose to spend free time in Belgrade exploring Knez Mihailova Street—Belgrade’s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots.

    DISCOVERY Attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states.

    OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NOVI SAD

    (B,L,D)



    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  9. Day 9
    NOVI SAD
    A Capital of Culture

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Novi Sad, the second largest town in Serbia. Admire its Austro-Hungarian old town, with its baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications.

    ACTIVE Enjoy a walking tour in Novi Sad along the narrow streets that climb slowly to the top of the hill above the city to Petrovaradin Fortress, OR:

    DISCOVERY Experience the sweet life in Serbia with a visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ILOK

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  10. Day 10
    ILOK, CROATIA
    Croatian Heritage and Hilltop Vintages

    DISCOVERY Take a walking tour of Ilok with a wine tasting in a local cellar with stories of Croatian tradition.

    Enjoy a short sailing to Vukovar during lunchtime

    VUKOVAR, CROATIA

    The Heroic Town on the Danube

    CLASSIC Enjoy a walking tour of Vukovar, the city the largest river port in Croatia.

    This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.

    OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MOHÁCS

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  11. Day 11
    MOHÁCS, HUNGARY. EXCURSION TO PÉCS
    Underground Tombs and Heavenly Music

    CLASSIC Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács—the quiet Danube harbor town with its historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches. Tour the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermill—one of only a few remaining watermills performing stone-ground grain processing, OR:

    CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour to nearby Pécs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with fascinating murals. You’ll also enjoy an organ concert on your tour.

    AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  12. Day 12
    BUDAPEST
    Hungary’s Captivating Capital

    CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.

    Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  13. Day 13
    BUDAPEST
    The Pearl of the Danube

    ACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host.

    Alternatively, take a free day to explore, with time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Try Budapest’s famous thermal bath spas, then dine in a garden or rooftop eatery.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  14. Day 14
    BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
    Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle

    ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:

    CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the site of royal coronations at fantastic St. Martin’s Cathedral.

    This afternoon, 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.

    OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  15. Day 15
    VIENNA, AUSTRIA
    Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte

    ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

    CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—Winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.

    You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—summer home of the Habsburg Empire.

    Spend free time strolling in the Kärntnerstrasse—the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna or take a bike ride to a local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.

    This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.

    OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜRNSTEIN

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  16. Day 16
    DÜRNSTEIN–WACHAU VALLEY
    A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins

    ACTIVE Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle during the Crusades.

    Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Ybbs.

    ACTIVE Alternatively join your Adventure Host for a bike along the river.

    YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK

    Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below

    CLASSIC Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle, OR:

    CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  17. Day 17
    LINZ
    Legendary, Lovely Linz

    Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

    CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk through the city’s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz—Austria’s largest medieval square—and the towering white-marble Trinity Column.

    ACTIVE Experience Danube's cycle path, follow your Adventure Host for a bike ride around the area of Linz.

    Alternatively, consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg-the city of Mozart-or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  18. Day 18
    SCHLÖGEN OXBOW–PASSAU, GERMANY
    Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet

    This morning, cruise through the Schlögen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river.

    ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:

    CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk into Passau, the beautiful “City of Three Rivers".

    Before sailing to Vilshofen, take a little free time to explore Passau’s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists’ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephen’s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal.

    Enjoy a short sailing to Vilshofen.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VILSHOFEN

    (B,L,D)


    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  19. Day 19
    VILSHOFEN (DISEMBARKATION)
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

    Flights should not leave Munich airport before 8 am.

    (B)


    Meals:   Breakfast

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Inclusions

  • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
  • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

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Accommodations

Gateway city for departures is Munich.

Port charges:
$450

Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).

Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

Bucharest: Intercontinental Athenee Palace
Explore Bucharest from the glorious Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest hotel, one of the city's most sophisticated and prestigious landmarks. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city and enjoys views of Revolution Square and is close to Bucharest's many local attractions.
Address:
1-3 Episcopiei
Bucharest , Romania
Brasov: Qosmo Brasov Hotel
Perfect for travelers seeking a modern and comfortable stay in Brasov, Qosmo Brasov Hotel offers an informal atmosphere with understated elegance in its rooms. Each space features a minimalist aesthetic, allowing the contemporary hospitality services to take center stage. An ideal location for exploring Transylvania, Qosmo Brasov caters to your needs with amenities such as Free Wi-Fi and in-room TVs. For a relaxing evening, unwind at the hotel's restaurant, or socialize with a handcrafted cocktail at the on-site bar.
Address:
5 Turnului Street
Brasov , Romania
Brasov: Kronwell Brasov Hotel
The Kronwell hotel in Brasov boasts stylishly luxurious guestrooms equipped with state-of-the art facilities, as well as free of charge wireless internet access that will satisfy the hotel's most exclusive guests. This centrally located hotel offers a stylish à la carte restaurant, a casual bar, a sleek European/Asian bistro and formal dining with a terrace. The spa has an indoor pool, a fitness studio and sauna.
Address:
Bulevardul Garii Nr 7A
Brasov , Romania

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Globus Tours Customer Trip Reviews

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3.9
Itinerary
4.3
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4.5
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SB Stanley on Apr 08, 2025  
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3
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5
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5
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3

This was our sixth Globus tour. Three with Avalon. We have always had a great time and cannot wait for our next one in October.

GC Gloria on Mar 01, 2025  
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5
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5
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5

Globus service is exceptional.

MT Melodia on Feb 23, 2025  
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5
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5

I have traveled numerous times with Globus and I am very satisfied with their service and tour packages. I also have recommended Globus Tours to family and friends, and they tell me how grateful they are for the recommendation. Globus make travelling an unforgettable experience. The hotels are beautiful and modern. The activities are exciting, and the places visited are fantastic which makes a trip memorable.

RM Richard on Feb 15, 2025  
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This Globus Independent tour of Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangkok exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed the included itinerary, and the optional excursions were exceptional. The tour guides who cared for us in each city were top of their profession. We learned so much and they were fun, caring and extremely helpful.

NW Nancy on Feb 15, 2025  
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Some rooms lacked A/C and hotel gym.

RK Robert on Feb 10, 2025  
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5
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5
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5
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5

We had a great time on this trip!

BF Benjamin on Jan 23, 2025  
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3
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3

Iguassu Host/Guide didn't speak English very well. Said he had learned English two months ago. He was prompt and courteous but didn't totally understand everything we were asking and discussed. All the South American destinations we had difficulties with communications when dealing with the locals (not guide or host). There appears to be less people that speak English than in Europe.

DD Deborah on Jan 17, 2025  
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5
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Affordable Tours was easy to work with and helped me make my trip what I wanted it to be. Globus Tours provided well managed trip to Portugal -our guide Beatriz was very informative and gave us an inspirational time exploring almost all of Portugal -the experiences were unforgettable, and I loved learning about and experiencing Portugal!

LG Linda on Dec 11, 2024  
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3
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3
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3
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3

This was my first trip with Affordable tours.  Iwas very impressed. I personally didn't appreciate that I had to fight with multiple suitcase and having to walk long distances. Future trips i will definitely pack light because of all of the walking and transferring from plane, bus and trains.

LT Linda on Nov 30, 2024  
Accommodations
5
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5
Professional Staff
5
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5
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5

You cannot beat Globus Escape tours for the price. They've become more and more popular as this is the 2nd or 3rd time they've opened a parallel tour to go with the one we've chosen. This tour was fast paced and would give a first time visitor a taste of the area. Globus tour directors are excellent and all of the hotels were located conveniently.

CM Christine on Nov 17, 2024  
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Super trip. Great tour director and super coach driver! We had a significant weather issue outside of their control and they did an outstanding job to deal with situation! Sites, hotels etc great!!

LT Lynn on Nov 16, 2024  
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5
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5
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Some of the hotels were outdated but accessible to the city center. So you are trading one option for another.

GK Gerard on Nov 10, 2024  
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5
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Everything and everyone was great. Tracy and Francesco are the best tour guides I have ever met.

AM Ana on Nov 10, 2024  
Accommodations
5
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3
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5
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We had good tour director Mauricio. My only comment was that we booked it as a smaller group however we were integrated with a bigger group in total we were 24 in the group good thing the people in the tour were really nice people.

LT Laura on Nov 09, 2024  
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Karen is so helpful when booking our trips.

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