2026: The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest (WODO) - Passion and Expression
17 Day River Cruise Bucharest to Vilshofen

Sail from Romania to Hungary's capital of Budapest through the Balkans, Hungary, and Austria on your European river cruise. Begin with an overnight stay in Bucharest for a guided sightseeing tour, including the Royal Palace Square. Travel to Oltenita to embark on your Danube River cruise, sail through the striking landscapes of the Balkans-Rousse, Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo, and Arbanassi, one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria. Guided sightseeing in Vidin is followed by a guided tour of Belogradchik, with its ancient fortress and tremendous 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 Kuhac music school. Tour the historic town of Pecs before sightseeing in the Hungarian capital of Budapest-the 'Pearl of the Danube.' You'll take a guided walk through Bratislava, Slovakia before cruising to Vienna-the 'City of Music.' Enjoy guided sightseeing in Vienna's historic Habsburg Empire-including the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral. Visit delightful Durnstein and Melk-charming towns in the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley. Take a guided tour and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart in Durnstein, and tour the magnificent Benedictine Abbey high above Melk. Visit Austria's lovely city of Linz with a tour of the city's historic sites, then pass through the horseshoe bend of the Danube-the beautiful Schlogen Oxbow-on your way to Passau. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Germany's 'City of Three Rivers before cruising to Vilshofen, Germany, for the conclusion of your Danube River cruise.
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- Cruise Line
- Avalon Waterways
- Offer
- Offer valid through 6/30/2025
- Duration
- 17 Days
- Cruise Ship
- Passion
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Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
Day 1 | Bucharest | ||
Day 2 | Bucharest | ||
Day 3 | Rousse | ||
Day 4 | Vidin | ||
Day 5 | IRON GATES GORGE | ||
Day 6 | Belgrade | ||
Day 7 | Novi Sad | ||
Day 8 | Ilok | ||
Day 9 | Mohacs | ||
Day 10 | Budapest | ||
Day 11 | Budapest | ||
Day 12 | Bratislava | ||
Day 13 | Vienna | ||
Day 14 | Wachau Valley | ||
Day 15 | Linz | ||
Day 16 | Passau | ||
Day 17 | Vilshofen |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- US$ Price Details
Gateway city for departures is Munich.Port charges:$495 are included.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.Travel Terms & Conditions
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- The hotels and accommodations listed are provisional and subject to change and may be substituted with properties of similar standard. Hotels are confirmed approximately 30 days prior to departure and can be found in your travel documents, but are not guaranteed until check-in.
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