
From Romania to the North Sea 2026
О туре
This enchanting European river cruise from Romania to Amsterdam is truly an adventure. Glide past quaint towns, beautiful views, and historic buildings along the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers—and onshore enjoy guided sightseeing and free time to explore. Explore with guided sightseeing in Bulgaria’s ancient capital of Veliko Târnovo. Visit the Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi and take pictures of Belogradchik’s eclectic group of rock formations and the spectacular views of the Iron Gates. Your Danube River cruise takes you to the capitals of three countries: Belgrade, Serbia; Budapest, Hungary; and Vienna, Austria, where Local Guides will show you the highlights with time to explore on your own. In the heart of the Wachau wine region, take a guided walk in charming Dürnstein, and later visit Melk’s famous Benedictine Abbey. In Germany, enjoy guided sightseeing in Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, and Würzburg. Cruise the Main Danube Canal and pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. This extraordinary European river cruise concludes in Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam. Get a unique perspective of the city on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.” Experience the Danube River like never before, with the special experiences and discoveries revealed from Romania to the North Sea.
Программа тура
OLTENITA, ROMANIA (EMBARKATION)
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSEMeals:
Dinner
ROUSSE, BULGARIA. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION
Join a bike tour in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria’s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church. Later, enjoy a short scenic drive to explore the rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo, a UNESCO World Heritage, OR:Activity classic:
Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo—with its ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yantra River. Discover one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria (circa 4300 BC), as well as Bulgarian Revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi. Later, join your ship in Svistov. Sail to Svistov or join your ship there if you opted for the full-day tour.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDINMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
VIDIN
Wander and discover this town, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour of Belogradchik. See the remarkable rock formations on the slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of nature’s elements. Then, visit the mighty Baba Vida Fortress in nearby Vidin.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DONJI MILANOVACMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
IRON GATES GORGE–GOLUBAČ, SERBIA. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR
Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir—an important Mesolithic archaeological site chronicling prehistoric cultures, settlements, and art. Marvel at the ancient discoveries and artifacts, as well as the unique views the site affords of the Danube Gorge. Continue to the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADEMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
BELGRADE, SERBIA
See Belgrade's central walkway with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade—where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge— and see the city’s many fascinating sights, including Saint Sava, one of the world’s largest Orthodox churches.You may choose to join an Optional Guided Biking Tour or spend your remaining free time in Belgrade exploring Knez Mihailova Street—Belgrade’s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots.Activity discovery:
Attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NOVI SADMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
NOVI SAD
Join a Guided Tour of Novi Sad, the second largest town in Serbia. Admire its Austro-Hungarian old town, with its baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications.Activity active:
Enjoy a walking tour in Novi Sad along the narrow streets that climb slowly to the top of the hill above the city to Petrovaradin Fortress, OR:Activity discovery:
Experience the sweet life in Serbia with a visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ILOKMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ILOK, CROATIA
Take a walking tour of Ilok with a wine tasting in a local cellar with stories of Croatian tradition.Enjoy a short sailing to Vukovar during lunchtimeLocation:
VUKOVAR, CROATIAThe Heroic Town on the DanubeActivity classic:
Enjoy a walking tour of Vukovar, the city the largest river port in Croatia.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MOHÁCSMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MOHÁCS, HUNGARY. EXCURSION TO PÉCS
Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács—the quiet Danube harbor town with its historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches. Tour the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermill—one of only a few remaining watermills performing stone-ground grain processing, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided Tour to nearby Pécs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with fascinating murals. You’ll also enjoy an organ concert on your tour.Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPESTMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
BUDAPEST
Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square. 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 cafés and pubs or take a hike above the Danube.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
BUDAPEST
Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host.Alternatively, 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. Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVAMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR: Activity classic:
Join a Guided Walking Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the Gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral—Hungary’s centuries-old coronation church.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. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNAMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Explore the Habsburg Empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn 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 a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜRNSTEINMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DÜRNSTEIN—WACHAU VALLEY
Take a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle above the village during the Crusades. 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.Location:
MELK Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below Activity active:
Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube River and around Melk, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided Tour of the frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey.Activity discovery:
Later, enjoy a Wine Tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Passau.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAUMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
PASSAU, GERMANY
Join an afternoon Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” 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.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
REGENSBURG
Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. 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. Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTHMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG
Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal—linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas. Activity classic:
Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Roth—with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge, Schloss Ratibor, OR:Activity classic:
Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich. Tonight, relax onboard with live entertainment as you sail to Bamberg.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERGMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
BAMBERG
Take a Guided Walking Tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches. Activity discovery:
Attend an onboard lecture to learn about European history and culture.Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
WÜRZBURG
Enjoy an easy bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco. This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing.Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MILTENBERGMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MILTENBERG
Discover Miltenberg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany’s oldest inn.Later, enjoy onboard entertainment as you cruise to Rüdesheim. Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:Activity discovery:
Take a Guided Visit to the historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle and enjoy a delicious wine tasting, OR:Activity classic:
Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.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. Activity discovery:
Enjoy a remarkable classical music concert in a lovely baroque venue at Engers Castle, home to the Villa Musica Rhineland-Palatinate National Foundation, one of Germany’s largest music institutions.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ENGERSMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
COLOGNE
Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity discovery:
Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—explore the Old City and see its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral.Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAMMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:Activity classic:
Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR:Activity classic:
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam with a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.” 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 cafés, galleries, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAMMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Breakfast
Детали тура
Размещение / проживание
Open–Air Balconies® and Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows in all Panorama SuitesSM
Comfort Collection BedsSM with choice of mattress firmness
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
Bathrobes & slippers
Premium L'Occitane® bath products & hairdryer
Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door
Wide selection of free movie channels and English-speaking TV
Individual climate control and in-room safe
Full-size closet and mirror
Additional under-bed storage
Well-stocked mini-bar
Перелет
Flights are not included.
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Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites
Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal
Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room
Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials
Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.
Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats
Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese
Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro's tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere
Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options
Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections
Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor
Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés
New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day
Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck
Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day
Опционально
Other activities and services are not included.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Panoramic windows throughout the ship
Elegant, contemporary design & decor
Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges
Covered Observation Lounge
Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day
Elevator
Non-smoking interior and staterooms
Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections
Other activities and services are not includedТранспорт
Avalon Illumination or similar
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