Welcome to the Golden City of Prague-Explore the City of 100 Spires. Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City and its surrounding countryside at your leisure.
Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River. Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square, or browse the market stalls at Charles Bridge. (Breakfast)
Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. After breakfast this morning, you'll drive to Regensburg. Take free time to enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then step back in time through historic lanes and squares of today's modern and vibrant Regensburg. Continue on to Vilshofen to board your Avalon Suite Ship for a welcome reception. (Breakfast, Dinner) ... Read More
Monday - Oct 13, 2025
Day 4
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) ... Read More
Tuesday - Oct 14, 2025
Day 5
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) ... Read More
Wednesday - Oct 15, 2025
Day 6
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) ... Read More
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) ... Read More
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)
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 a Budapest's cafes, pubs, and nightlife. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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)
Monday - Oct 20, 2025
Day 11
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)
Tuesday - Oct 21, 2025
Day 12
Novi Sad, Serbia
Heritage and Hilltop Vintages. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wednesday - Oct 22, 2025
Day 13
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) ... Read More
Thursday - Oct 23, 2025
Day 14
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)
Friday - Oct 24, 2025
Day 15
Vidin, Bulgaria
Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - Oct 25, 2025
Day 16
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)
Sunday - Oct 26, 2025
Day 17
Oltenita, Romania
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 17 - Sunday - Oct 26, 2025
Day 17
Bus Travel
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)
Monday - Oct 27, 2025
Day 18
Bucharest, Romania
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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