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

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

From Vilshofen, (Germany) to Bucharest, (Romania)

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Avalon Expression
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars

Cruise #: 13949970

Sail Date: Saturday, Jul 26, 2025

Return Date: Sunday, Aug 10, 2025

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Room Types & Rates:

Riverview		$8,717
Suite		$12,015

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy

Includes taxes & fees

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

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Jul 26, 2025

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1

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)

Sunday - Jul 27, 2025

Day
2

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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Monday - Jul 28, 2025

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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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Tuesday - Jul 29, 2025

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Ybbs an der Donau, Austria

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Melk, Austria

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Ybbs an der Donau, Austria

Durnstein, Austria

Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Durnstein. DURNSTEIN: A King's Ransom and Castle Ruins. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Wednesday - Jul 30, 2025

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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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Thursday - Jul 31, 2025

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6

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)

Friday - Aug 1, 2025

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Budapest, Hungary

War Heroes and Hot Water. This afternoon, select from a variety of Guided Optional 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)

Saturday - Aug 2, 2025

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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)

Sunday - Aug 3, 2025

Day
9

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)

Monday - Aug 4, 2025

Day
10

Novi Sad, Serbia

Heritage and Hilltop Vintages. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - Aug 5, 2025

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11

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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Wednesday - Aug 6, 2025

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12

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)

Thursday - Aug 7, 2025

Day
13

Vidin, Bulgaria

Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday - Aug 8, 2025

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14

Rousse, Bulgaria

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Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

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Arbanasi, Bulgaria

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Rousse, Bulgaria

Fortresses and Folklore. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard with a Bulgarian folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday - Aug 9, 2025

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15

Oltenita, Romania

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Day 15 - Saturday - Aug 9, 2025

Day
15

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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 partaking one of the Optional Excursions available. (Breakfast)

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Sunday - Aug 10, 2025

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Bucharest, Romania

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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