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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - May 2, 2025
Day 1
Bucharest, Romania
Welcome to Bucharest-the "Paris of the East". The day is yours to relax and enjoy Bucharest. 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.
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Saturday - May 3, 2025
Day 2
Bucharest, Romania
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Sinaia, Romania
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Brasov, Romania
Drive into the Carpathians to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle. On the way, enjoy a local lunch. This afternoon, continue to Brasov for the night. (Breakfast, Lunch)
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Sunday - May 4, 2025
Day 3
Brasov, Romania
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Bran Castle, Romania
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Brasov, Romania
Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov followed by free time. In the evening, enjoy a tour of Bran Castle of Dracula lore followed by dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Monday - May 5, 2025
Day 4
Brasov, Romania
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Bucharest, Romania
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Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 4 - Monday - May 5, 2025
Day 4
Cruise Begins
Oltenita, Romania
Join your Avalon Suite Ship this afternoon for embarkation in Oltenita. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Tuesday - May 6, 2025
Day 5
Rousse, Bulgaria
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Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
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Arbanasi, Bulgaria
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Svishtov, Bulgaria
Fortresses and Fountains in "Little Vienna". Sail to Svistov, or later, join your ship in Svistov. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wednesday - May 7, 2025
Day 6
Vidin, Bulgaria
Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard with a Bulgarian folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - May 8, 2025
Day 7
Iron Gates
Donji Milanovac, Serbia
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Lepenski Vir
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Donji Milanovac, Serbia
Golubac Fortress, Serbia
Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates. Before lunch onboard, you'll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge-forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Enjoy a brief sailing to Golubac. GOLUBAC: A Formidable Fortress. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - May 9, 2025
Day 8
Belgrade, Serbia
Fortresses and Folklore. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. You may choose to join an Optional Guided Biking Tour or spend remaining free time in Belgrade exploring Knez Mihailova Street-Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafes, shops, and cultural spots. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Saturday - May 10, 2025
Day 9
Novi Sad, Serbia
A Capital of Culture. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - May 11, 2025
Day 10
Ilok, Croatia
Vukovar, Croatia
Croatian Heritage and Hilltop Vintages. Enjoy a short sailing to Vukovar during lunchtime. VUKOVAR, CROATIA: The Heroic Town on the Danube. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - May 12, 2025
Day 11
Mohacs, Hungary
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Pecs, Hungary
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Mohacs, Hungary
Underground Tombs and Heavenly Music. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tuesday - May 13, 2025
Day 12
Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest-Hungary's Captivating Capital. Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city's cafes and pubs, or take a hike above the Danube. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wednesday - May 14, 2025
Day 13
Budapest, Hungary
War Heroes and Hot Water. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This afternoon, choose among the Optional Guided Excursions available or take a free day to explore, with time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Try Budapest's famous thermal bath spas, then dine in a garden or rooftop eatery. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Thursday - May 15, 2025
Day 14
Bratislava, Slovakia
Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle. Alternatively, in your free time take a bicycle and a picnic from the ship to explore the local sights along the Danube. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - May 16, 2025
Day 15
Vienna, Austria
Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-summer home of the Habsburg empire. You may also take a tram to Vienna's Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby. Later, consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Saturday - May 17, 2025
Day 16
Durnstein, Austria
Melk, Austria
A King's Ransom and Castle Ruins. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Melk. MELK: Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - May 18, 2025
Day 17
Passau, Germany
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. Alternatively, you may join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - May 19, 2025
Day 18
Regensburg, Germany
Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Roth. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Tuesday - May 20, 2025
Day 19
Roth, Germany
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Nuremberg, Germany
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Roth, Germany
Legends and History Lessons. Tonight, relax onboard with live entertainment as you sail to Bamberg. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wednesday - May 21, 2025
Day 20
Bamberg, Germany
The City of Seven Hills. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - May 22, 2025
Day 21
Volkach, Germany
Kitzingen, Germany
Storybook Settings. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing afternoon while cruising to Kitzingen. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - May 23, 2025
Day 22
Wurzburg, Germany
A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road. This afternoon, enjoy a leisurely sailing. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - May 24, 2025
Day 23
Miltenberg, Germany
Beauty on the Main River. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment as you cruise to Rudesheim. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - May 25, 2025
Day 24
Rudesheim, Germany
Rhine Gorge, Germany
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. This afternoon cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and see the famous rock of the Lorelei-where mythological siren lured ill-fated sailors to shore. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - May 26, 2025
Day 25
Cologne, Germany
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tuesday - May 27, 2025
Day 26
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Colorful Canals of Amsterdam. In the afternoon, you may join an Optional Culinary Walk through Amsterdam to sample savory and sweet Dutch specialties. Or choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. You might also consider a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Spend free time on your own to explore the colorful cafes, galleries, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Wednesday - May 28, 2025
Day 27
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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