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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania

Summary:

From Holland to Romania, with a host of exciting stops along the way, this river cruise vacation across Europe is truly an adventure! Amsterdam, Holland’s lively capital, is set amongst sophisticated architecture and classic squares and canals with countl...

Duration
25 Days
Countries
6
Next Departure
09-Jul-2026
Starting at
USD 13,280.00
USD 10,280.00
Price per day
USD 411.00

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  • Avalon
Operator
Avalon Waterways
Ship
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Tour
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania

Summary

From Holland to Romania, with a host of exciting stops along the way, this river cruise vacation across Europe is truly an adventure! Amsterdam, Holland’s lively capital, is set amongst sophisticated architecture and classic squares and canals with countless museums, cafés, shops, and restaurants to explore. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten. On to Germany for a guided city walk in the 2,000-year-old Cologne. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water and stop in delightful Rüdesheim. There’s guided sightseeing in Würzburg, Bamberg, and Nuremberg, and you’ll sail the Main Danube Canal connecting the Main and Danube Rivers. In Melk, Austria, visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey, then sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley. Guided sightseeing in each city introduces you to two capitals: Vienna, Austria; and Budapest, Hungary. Continue your river cruise adventure on the Lower Danube with a guided sightseeing in Vukovar and discover Ilok with its 1,000-year-old winemaking tradition. Stop in Serbia’s Belgrade and cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates Gorge. In Bulgaria, visit Belogradchik’s eclectic rock formations, the ancient capital of Veliko Tarnovo, and Arbanassi—with its Church of the Nativity housing an outstanding collection of frescoes. To round out this timeless European River Cruise, enjoy guided sightseeing in Bucharest, known as the “Paris of the East” and a stay in Transylvania with a visit to Dracula’s Bran Castle.

Map: Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania (Avalon)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1.
Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)
Day 2.
Amsterdam
Day 3.
Cologne, Germany
Day 4.
Rhine Gorge–Rüdesheim
Day 5.
Miltenberg
Day 6.
Würzburg
Day 7.
Volkach
Day 8.
Bamberg
Day 9.
Roth. Excursion To Nuremberg
Day 10.
Regensburg
Day 11.
Passau
Day 12.
Melk–Wachau Valley
Day 13.
Vienna
Day 14.
Budapest, Hungary
Day 15.
Budapest
Day 16.
Vukovar
Day 17.
Novi Sad, Serbia
Day 18.
Belgrade
Day 19.
Golubač—Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir...
Day 20.
Vidin, Bulgaria
Day 21.
Rousse. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion
Day 22.
Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)–Bucharest
Day 23.
Brasov
Day 24.
Brasov–Sinaia–Bucharest
Day 25.
Bucharest

Travel Countries (6): Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Romania, Serbia

Ports of call (17): Amsterdam, Bamberg, Belgrade, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Cologne, Linz, Novi Sad, Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rüdesheim, Salzburg, Vienna, Würzburg

Ship Information

Ship Name
Expression
Ship Type
River Cruise Ship

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Cruise...

Amsterdam

Arrow Going To

Bucharest

River CruisesThis is an Organised River Cruise: you will eat and sleep on-board of the ship. The cruise operator set the itinerary, the destinations, duration and departure dates as well as the price per cabin type/deck. Excursions and activities can be included or optional. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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