Embark on a 22-day journey from Germany to Romania, beginning with two nights in Berlin and two nights in dazzling Prague. After your cruise, experience the mysterious beauty of Transylvania for a 2-night stay. Your escorted tour of these three incredible destinations include superior accommodations, sightseeing, and complimentary transfer to and from your Avalon Suite Ship®.

Begin your Danube River cruise in Deggendorf, Germany and sail to Passau-the "City of Three Rivers." In Austria, visit its lovely towns along the Danube, including Linz, Melk, Dürnstein, and Vienna. See the gilded sights and indulge in Austrian specialties and sweets. Explore picturesque vineyards and ancient castles of the "Blue Danube" with a Viennese Waltz lilting in the air. Explore the incredible Habsburg Empire and see the royal family’s Imperial Palace, the historic Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. Visit Budapest-the "Pearl of the Danube," and experience the beauty and history of the Balkan States of Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania-from ancient archaeological sites to amazing architecture and art. Your cruise concludes with a visit to the Romanian capital of Bucharest. Called the "Paris of the East," its lovely tree-lined boulevards include the Arc de Triomphe and the Royal Palace Square. Disembark from your Suite Ship® and enter the beautiful Romanian region of Transylvania. This amazing odyssey through history and legendary beauty on a European river cruise, including a guided vacation in Berlin, Prague, and Transylvania is the trip of a lifetime!


Included Features:

Day 1 Berlin: Welcome to Germany

Day 2 Berlin: Guided sightseeing, see the Brandenburg Gate, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

Day 3 Berlin-Dresden-Prague: Guided walk in Dresden, visit the courtyard of the Zwinger Palace; motorcoach transfer to Prague

Day 4 Prague: Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds

Day 5 Prague-Regensburg-Deggendorf (Embarkation): Travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; transfer to Deggendorf; onboard welcome reception

Day 6 Passau: Choice of guided walk or guided hike with your Adventure Host

Day 7 Linz: Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column

Day 8 Ybbs-Wachau Valley-Dürnstein: Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or guided tour in Ybbs; cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein

Day 9 Vienna: Guided sightseeing

Day 10 Hainburg-Bratislava: Free time in Hainburg; guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin's Cathedral

Day 11 Budapest: Guided tour, see Heroes' Square

Day 12 Budapest: Free time

Day 13 Mohács. Excursion to Pécs: Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs, or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill

Day 14 Ilok-Novi sad: Guided tours

Day 15 Belgrade: Guided tour; lecture on board

Day 16 Golubac-Donji Milanovac-Iron Gates: Visit to Golubac fortress; visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site; scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge

Day 17 Vidin. Excursion to Belogradchik: Guided tour in Vidin, excursion to Belogradchik, see the rock formations

Day 18 Rousse-Excursion to Veliko Trnovo and Arbanassi: Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Trnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse, or a walk in the park with your Adventure Host

Day 19 Oltenita (Disembarkation)-Bucharest: Guided sightseeing in Bucharest

Day 20 Brasov: Brasov guided tour; visit Bran Castle

Day 21 Brasov-Sinaia-Bucharest: Visit Peles Castle

Day 22 Bucharest: Your vacation ends this morning

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