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The Danube from Germany to Romania with 1 Night in Bucharest 2026

16 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Bucharest
4.6
231 traveler reviews
The Danube from Germany to Romania with 1 Night in Bucharest 2026 - Avalon Waterways
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Plan your adventure:
  • River Cruise
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Age range 8 to 99
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Highlights

  • Board your Suite Ship in Munich
  • Hike trails along the Ilz River
  • Explore Vienna's historic landmarks
  • Tour the medieval fortress in Ilok
  • Attend a Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 VILSHOFEN, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 PASSAU–SCHLÖGEN OXBOW
  3. Day 3 LINZ, AUSTRIA
  4. Day 4 YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK–WACHAU VALLEY
  5. Day 5 VIENNA
  6. Day 6 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
  7. Day 7 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
  8. Day 8 BUDAPEST
  9. Day 9 VUKOVAR
  10. Day 10 NOVI SAD, SERBIA
  11. Day 11 BELGRADE
  12. Day 12 GOLUBAČ–DONJI MILANOVAC. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR–IRON GATES GORGE
  13. Day 13 VIDIN, BULGARIA
  14. Day 14 ROUSSE. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION
  15. Day 15 OLTENITA, ROMANIA (DISEMBARKATION)–BUCHAREST
  16. Day 16 BUCHAREST
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

Number of tours

515

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

73%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Passion
    Avalon Passion
    Offering splendid river views, the Avalon Passion offers an exciting array of state-of-the-art amenities. Each Panorama Suite is fitted w… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

Customer Reviews

  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely friendly and helpful. One person was outstanding and needs to be mentioned: our cruise director GAYLE. She was just outstanding and the best we ever experienced.
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  • Laurence
    · June 18th, 2024
    Although we did not actually do the river cruise because of high water levels, we were taken on excursions by coach.
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  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food
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Dates & Availability

16 days
The Danube from Germany to Romania with 1 Night in Bucharest 2026
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Bucharest

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  • From Sunday
    17 May, 2026
    To Monday
    1 Jun, 2026
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    Taxes
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 288047

  • Currencies
    Euro
    Austria and Germany
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    kn
    Kuna
    Croatia
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia
    Type E
    Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia
    Type F
    Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Avalon Waterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.