20 days tour

The Danube From The Black Sea To Germany With 2 Nights In Pr

The Danube From The Black Sea To Germany With 2 Nights In Pr

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The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. WELCOME ABOARD New embarkation procedures to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including: - Social distancing throughout embarkation - Mandatory health screening, including touch-free temperature-check, for all guests and crew - Luggage disinfection prior to onboarding (with crew wearing gloves and masks) FRESH AIR, INSIDE AND OUT In addition to our Open-Air staterooms, the air in our ships is not circulated between staterooms; only within an individual stateroom and mixed with fresh, outside air BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE New social distancing guidelines for guests throughout their Avalon cruise, include: - Reducing ship capacity as required for more space on board per guest - Introducing more dining venues for more dining space per person - Crew wearing masks for the duration of the cruise during any guest interaction - Providing masks for guests to wear during any event where social proximity could become an issue, including disembarkation for excursions and safety drills - Adjusting ratio of guides and coaches for excursions NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE CLEANLINESS - Electrostatic disinfecting systems - UV disinfecting systems TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS Reducing risk with hands-free service, including: - More hand-sanitizing stations throughout the ship - Required use of hand-sanitizing stations when leaving the ship, returning to the ship and entering dining venues as well as entering each public/common space - Self-serve stations, including bu ets, drinks, specialty co ees and snacks have been replaced with crew service - All buffets (breakfast and lunch) replaced by a full range of aฬ€ la carte menu choices - Hourly (or more frequent) disinfection of all public areas COMMITMENT TO THE CLEANEST SHIPS Enhanced cleaning procedures throughout each ship, including these additional steps that go above-and-beyond Avalonโ€™s already strict procedures: - Deep disinfection of each stateroom between cruises, including: - Use of disinfectants and cleaning materials that meet the highest standards - Soft goods in each stateroom (mattress, sofa, window coverings, chairs, etc.) disinfected between cruises - Disinfection of all dining areas between meals - Disinfection of all shared items like umbrellas, bicycles and other Adventure Center items - Disinfection of all goods prior to loading on the ship - Ongoing crew training in protective equipment use and hygiene FOCUS ON CREW HEALTH Ensuring a healthy crew, including: - Medical certifcate required prior to start of contract - Daily temperature checks - Social distancing in crew living quarters - Regular health screenings Avalon will continue to review and update Assurance initiatives as we make our return to the worldโ€™s waterways including adhering toโ€”and building uponโ€” the standards set forth by travel and health agencies across the globe, including the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC), Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).

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Itinerary of your trip The Danube From The Black Sea To Germany With 2 Nights In Pr

  • Day 1 Day 1: Bucharest, Romania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Bucharest, Romania

      Welcome to Bucharestโ€”The โ€œParis of the Eastโ€

      The day is yours to explore this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafรฉs, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Bucharest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Bucharest

      Beautiful Boulevards and Bold History

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Tour of the Romanian capital city of Bucharest with its tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triompheโ€”honoring WWI Romanian soldiers. See the Royal Palace Squareโ€”the scene of the cityโ€™s 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

      Travel to Oltenita to board your Avalon Suite Shipยฎ this afternoon.

      Location:
      OLTENITA (EMBARKATION)

      Your Balkan Adventure Begins

      Explore your Avalon Suite Shipยฎ this evening and enjoy a dinner on board.

      DISCOVERY After dinner, attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the Danube Delta.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ST. GHEORGHE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Dinner
  • Day 3 Day 3: St. Gheorghe. Excursion To The Danube Delta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: St. Gheorghe. Excursion To The Danube Delta

      A Riverโ€™s Entrance into the Sea

      Visit the Adventure Center for todayโ€™s activities with your Adventure Host.

      Activity classic:
      Join a small-boat Guided Tour of the best preserved of Europeโ€™s deltas -2,200 square miles of rivers, canals, marshes, tree-fringed lakes and reed islands.

      Activity discovery:
      Enjoy a Special Celebration to mark Kilometer โ€œ0โ€โ€”the end of the Danube Riverโ€™s 2,845 km journeyโ€”from the source in the Black Forest to its delta at the Black Sea.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO Hร‚Rศ˜OVA

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Hรขrศ™ova. Excursion To Constanta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Hรขrศ™ova. Excursion To Constanta

      Romaniaโ€™s Cultural Legacies

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Tour to Constanta, the most important commercial center in Romania, situated on the Black Sea. Visit the Natural History and Archeological Museum to discover the history of early Romanian cultures.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5 Day 5: Rousse, Bulgaria. Veliko Tรขrnovo & Arbanassi Excursion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Rousse, Bulgaria. Veliko Tรขrnovo & Arbanassi Excursion

      Fortresses and Fountains in โ€œLittle Viennaโ€

      Activity active:
      Join a walk through the park in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgariaโ€™s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church.

      Sail to Svistov, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Tรขrnovoโ€”with its ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yantra River. Discover one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria, as well as Bulgarian revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi.

      Later, join your ship in Svistov.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDIN

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6 Day 6: Vidin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Vidin

      Rocks, ruins and Balkan Beauty

      Ask about todayโ€™s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

      Activity active:
      Wander and discover this town, join your Adventure Host for a walk, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour in Vidin before joining a Guided Tour to Belogradchik. See the remarkable rock formations on the slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of natureโ€™s elements.

      This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DONJI MILANOVAC

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7 Day 7: Donji Milanovac, Serbiaโ€“Iron Gates Gorge. Excursion To Lepenski Vir
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Donji Milanovac, Serbiaโ€“Iron Gates Gorge. Excursion To Lepenski Vir

      Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates

      Before lunch on board, youโ€™ll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorgeโ€”forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania.

      Activity active:
      Stretch your legs, ease your mind and enjoy a walk lead by your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Virโ€”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.

      Enjoy a brief sailing to Golubaฤ.

      Location:
      GOLUBAฤŒ

      A Formidable Fortress

      Activity classic:
      Visit the Fortress of Golubaฤ, one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. Youโ€™ll hear about its tumultuous history as a border control defense in the Middle Ages, and a source of conflict between Serbia, the Habsburg Monarchy and the Ottoman Empire.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8 Day 8: Belgrade
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Belgrade

      Fortresses and Folklore

      Join your Adventure Host for todayโ€™s special activities.

      Activity active:
      Discover Belgradeโ€™s central walkway with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgradeโ€”where the Danube and Sava Rivers convergeโ€”and see the cityโ€™s many fascinating sites, including Saint Savaโ€”one of the worldโ€™s largest Orthodox churches.

      You may choose to spend free time in Belgrade exploring Knez Mihailova Streetโ€”Belgradeโ€™s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafรฉs, shops, and cultural spots.

      Activity discovery:
      Attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NOVI SAD

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9 Day 9: Novi Sad
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Novi Sad

      A Capital of Culture

      Activity active:
      Get your daily dose of exercise, join your Adventure Host on this walk in and around town, OR

      Activity classic:
      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.

      Enjoy a brief cruise to Ilok while having lunch onboard.

      Location:
      ILOK, CROATIA

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Tour of Ilok, with its 1,000-year-old winemaking tradition still thriving and its medieval fortress protected for its Croatian cultural heritage.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MOHรCS

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10 Day 10: Mohรกcs, Hungary. Excursion To Pรฉcs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Mohรกcs, Hungary. Excursion To Pรฉcs

      Underground Tombs and Heavenly Music

      Activity classic:
      Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohรกcsโ€”the quiet Danube harbor town with its historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches. Tour the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermillโ€”one of only a few remaining watermills performing stone-ground grain processing, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Tour to nearby Pรฉcs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with fascinating murals. Youโ€™ll also enjoy an organ concert on your tour.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11 Day 11: Budapest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Budapest

      Hungaryโ€™s Captivating Capital

      Activity active:
      Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroesโ€™ Square.

      Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the cityโ€™s cafรฉs and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12 Day 12: Budapest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Budapest

      The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe

      Visit the Adventure Center for todayโ€™s activities with your Adventure Host.

      This afternoon choose among a wide offer of Optional Guided Excursions 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 Budapestโ€™s famous thermal bath spas, then dine in a garden or rooftop eatery.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13 Day 13: Bratislava, Slovakia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Bratislava, Slovakia

      Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle

      Activity active:
      Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the sight of royal coronations at St. Martinโ€™s Cathedral.

      This afternoon, enjoy free time to discover on your own Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, rich in history and culture, but also a green city with its forests and parks just a hop away from the city center.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14 Day 14: Vienna, Austria
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Vienna, Austria

      Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte

      Activity active:
      Explore Viennaโ€™s Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Explore the Habsburg empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Viennaโ€™s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complexโ€”Winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephenโ€™s Cathedral.

      You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schรถnbrunn Palaceโ€”summer home of the Habsburg Empire.

      Spend free time strolling in the Kรคrntnerstrasseโ€”the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna, or take a bike ride to a local cafรฉ for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel.

      This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DรœRNSTEIN

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15 Day 15: Dรผrnsteinโ€“Wachau Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Dรผrnsteinโ€“Wachau Valley

      A Kingโ€™s Ransom and Castle Ruins

      Activity active:
      Join 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 Lionheartโ€”who was imprisoned in the castle 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 Ybbs.

      Location:
      YBBS. EXCURSION TO MELK

      Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below

      Activity classic:
      Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Walk through the doors of Austrian history with a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Tour of Melkโ€™s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LINZ

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 16 Day 16: Linz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Linz

      Legendary, Lovely Linz

      Ask about todayโ€™s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Walk through the cityโ€™s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatzโ€”Austriaโ€™s largest medieval squareโ€”and the towering white-marble Trinity Column.

      Consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg-the city of Mozart-or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.

      You may otherwise spend the afternoon on a biking picnic along the banks of the Danube, or hike through Linzโ€™s beautiful nature trails to Pรถstlingberg for a birdโ€™s-eye view of the city and river below.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 17 Day 17: Schlรถgen Oxbowโ€“Passau, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Schlรถgen Oxbowโ€“Passau, Germany

      Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet

      This morning, cruise through the Schlรถgen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river.

      Activity active:
      Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided City Walk into Passau, the beautiful โ€œCity of Three Rivers.โ€

      Before sailing to Vilshofen, take a little free time to explore Passauโ€™s cobblestone streets and galleries of Artistsโ€™ Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephenโ€™s Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 18 Day 18: Vilshofen (Disembarkation)โ€“Regensburgโ€“Prague, Czech Republic
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Vilshofen (Disembarkation)โ€“Regensburgโ€“Prague, Czech Republic

      Bavariaโ€™s Medieval Miracle

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided City Walk in Regensburg and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoriaโ€”built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.

      Take free time to enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then step back in time through historic lanes and squares of todayโ€™s modern and vibrant Regensburg.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
  • Day 19 Day 19: Prague, Czech Republic
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Prague, Czech Republic

      Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided City Walk to visit the Hradฤany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Townโ€™s Astronomical Clock.

      Sample plum dumplings or Pilsner lager by the Vltava River, meet the locals, and see street performers in Wenceslas Square.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
  • Day 20 Day 20: Prague
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Prague

      Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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