Summary
Embark on a 15-day Danube River cruise from Germany to Romania. This amazing odyssey through the history and beauty of Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania is the trip of a lifetime! Begin in Vilshofen, Germany and sail to Passau—the “City of Three Rivers.” On your way to Linz cruise through the Danube’s dramatic horseshoe bend called Schlögen Oxbow. In Austria, visit its lovely towns along the Danube, including Linz, Melk, Dürnstein, and Vienna. See the gilded sights and indulge in Austrian specialties and sweets. Explore picturesque vineyards and ancient castles of the “Blue Danube” with a Viennese Waltz lilting in the air. Explore the incredible Habsburg Empire and see the royal family’s Imperial Palace, the historic Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. Visit Budapest—the “Pearl of the Danube,” and experience the beauty and history of the Balkan States of Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania—from ancient archaeological sites to amazing architecture and art. Your cruise ends in Oltenita. We look forward to sharing this fantastic journey with you on the Danube River from Germany to Romania.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Vilshofen, Germany
- Day 2
- Passau–Schlögen Oxbow
- Day 3
- Linz, Austria
- Day 4
- Ybbs. Excursion To Melk–Wachau Valley
- Day 5
- Vienna
- Day 6
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Day 7
- Budapest, Hungary
- Day 8
- Budapest
- Day 9
- Vukovar
- Day 10
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Day 11
- Belgrade
- Day 12
- Golubač–Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir...
- Day 13
- Vidin, Bulgaria
- Day 14
- Rousse. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion
- Day 15
- Oltenita, Romania
Countries (6): Austria, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia
Travel Cities (8): Belgrade, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Linz, Munich, Novi Sad, Vienna