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17 Night The Danube from Germany to Romania with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania Cruise and Land Tour from Vilshofen

Ship: Avalon Passion
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Monday, Apr 21, 2025 from Vilshofen, Germany
Ended: Thursday, May 8, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Apr 21, 2025 departure of the Avalon Passion. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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17 Night The Danube from Germany to Romania with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania Cruise and Land Tour from Vilshofen
Day 1 - Monday - Apr 21, 2025
Vilshofen, Germany
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)
Day 2 - Tuesday - Apr 22, 2025
Passau, Germany
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)
Day 3 - Wednesday - Apr 23, 2025
Linz, Germany
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)
Day 4 - Thursday - Apr 24, 2025
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)
Day 5 - Friday - Apr 25, 2025
Vienna, Austria
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)
Day 6 - Saturday - Apr 26, 2025
Bratislava, Slovakia
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)
Day 7 - Sunday - Apr 27, 2025
Budapest, Hungary
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)
Day 8 - Monday - Apr 28, 2025
Budapest, Hungary
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)
Day 9 - Tuesday - Apr 29, 2025
Vukovar, Croatia
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)
Day 10 - Wednesday - Apr 30, 2025
Novi Sad, Serbia
Novi Sad, Serbia
Heritage and Hilltop Vintages. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 - Thursday - May 1, 2025
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 authentic Optional Bohemian Dinner in the quarter of Skadarlija. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Friday - May 2, 2025
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)
Day 13 - Saturday - May 3, 2025
Vidin, Bulgaria
Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 14 - Sunday - May 4, 2025
Rousse, Bulgaria
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)
Day 15 - Monday - May 5, 2025
Oltenita, Romania
Cruise Ends
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Bucharest, Romania
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Brasov, Romania
Disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest. After the visit, drive to Brasov for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 16 - Tuesday - May 6, 2025
Brasov, Romania
Brasov, Romania
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Bran Castle, Romania
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Brasov, Romania
Dracula Bites & Castle Sights. In the evening, depart for Bran Castle of Dracula lore. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 17 - Wednesday - May 7, 2025
Brasov, Romania
Brasov, Romania
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Sinaia, Romania
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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, Lunch)
Day 18 - Thursday - May 8, 2025
Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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