Unabridged Danube, Main & Rhine: Bucharest to Amsterdam

📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026 🏁 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 🌙 22 Nights Giurgiu 🚢 Riverside Debussy
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Giurgiu Romania Wander through centuries of Ottoman and Habsburg architecture in this charming Danube riverside town where history whispers from every cobblestone street.
Arrive 2026-09-22 00:00:00 Depart 2026-09-22 19:00:00
Day 1
Ruse Bulgaria Explore majestic Ottoman fortresses and stroll through charming Danube riverfront squares steeped in centuries of Austro-Hungarian architectural splendor.
Arrive 2026-09-22 20:00:00 Depart 2026-09-22 23:59:00
Day 2
Ruse Bulgaria Explore majestic Ottoman fortresses and stroll through charming Danube riverfront squares steeped in centuries of Austro-Hungarian architectural splendor.
Arrive 2026-09-23 00:00:00 Depart 2026-09-23 08:30:00
Day 2
Svishtov Bulgaria Wander through centuries of Danube River history in this charming riverside town where Ottoman fortresses meet medieval Bulgarian heritage.
Arrive 2026-09-23 13:00:00 Depart 2026-09-23 19:00:00
Day 3
Vidin Bulgaria Explore the imposing Baba Vida Fortress, a magnificent medieval stronghold rising majestically from the Danube River with centuries of history.
Arrive 2026-09-24 11:00:00 Depart 2026-09-24 18:30:00
Day 4
Kladovo Serbia Navigate the dramatic Iron Gates gorge where towering cliffs frame the mighty Danube River's most breathtaking passage.
Arrive 2026-09-25 06:00:00 Depart 2026-09-25 12:30:00
Day 5
Belgrade Serbia Explore centuries of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian history while wandering the charming cobblestone streets of Kalemegdan Fortress overlooking the Danube.
Arrive 2026-09-26 09:00:00 Depart 2026-09-26 19:00:00
Day 6
Vukovar Croatia Explore the haunting Vukovar Fortress overlooking the Danube River, a powerful symbol of resilience and history frozen in time.
Arrive 2026-09-27 08:00:00 Depart 2026-09-27 21:00:00
Day 7
Kalocsa Hungary Wander through the enchanting Danube riverbanks and explore centuries of paprika-making traditions in this charming Hungarian town.
Arrive 2026-09-28 12:00:00 Depart 2026-09-28 23:00:00
Day 8
Budapest Hungary Sail past grand palatial architecture and soak in legendary thermal baths while the Danube glides through Europe's most enchanting river city.
Arrive 2026-09-29 09:00:00 Depart 2026-09-29 23:59:00
Day 9
Budapest Hungary Sail past grand palatial architecture and soak in legendary thermal baths while the Danube glides through Europe's most enchanting river city.
Arrive 2026-09-30 08:00:00 Depart 2026-09-30 19:00:00
Day 10
Bratislava Slovakia Explore medieval Bratislava Castle's stunning hilltop fortress and sweeping Danube views, then wander charming Old Town's baroque architecture and vibrant cafés.
Arrive 2026-10-01 13:00:00 Depart 2026-10-01 22:00:00
Day 11
Vienna Austria Glide through enchanting Danube canals past imperial palaces while sipping Viennese coffee in the heart of Central Europe's most elegant capital.
Arrive 2026-10-02 06:30:00 Depart 2026-10-02 23:00:00
Day 12
Dürnstein Austria Climb the dramatic clifftop ruins of a 900-year-old castle overlooking the enchanting Danube River valley.
Arrive 2026-10-03 07:00:00 Depart 2026-10-03 11:00:00
Day 12
Melk Austria Perch high above the Danube River to explore the magnificent baroque Melk Abbey, one of Austria's most stunning monasteries with breathtaking views and centuries of history.
Arrive 2026-10-03 14:30:00 Depart 2026-10-03 19:00:00
Day 13
Aschach Austria Wander through charming vineyard-draped villages and sample world-class Danube Valley wines in this picturesque Austrian river town.
Arrive 2026-10-04 08:00:00 Depart 2026-10-04 08:30:00
Day 13
Passau Germany Wander through the stunning Altstadt where three rivers converge and baroque architecture rises majestically from centuries past.
Arrive 2026-10-04 14:30:00 Depart 2026-10-04 18:30:00
Day 14
Regensburg Germany Wander through medieval cobblestone streets and marvel at the soaring Gothic spires of the 13th-century cathedral dominating this Danube riverside jewel.
Arrive 2026-10-05 10:30:00 Depart 2026-10-05 13:00:00
Day 14
Kelheim Germany Glide through stunning limestone gorges and medieval castles along the Danube River Valley's most scenic stretch.
Arrive 2026-10-05 18:00:00 Depart 2026-10-05 18:30:00
Day 15
Nuremberg Germany Wander through perfectly preserved medieval lanes and explore the impressive Imperial Castle that towers over this enchanting Bavarian city.
Arrive 2026-10-06 12:30:00 Depart 2026-10-06 23:59:00
Day 16
Nuremberg Germany Wander through perfectly preserved medieval lanes and explore the impressive Imperial Castle that towers over this enchanting Bavarian city.
Arrive 2026-10-07 08:00:00 Depart 2026-10-07 19:00:00
Day 17
Bamberg Germany Wander through fairy-tale medieval streets and discover a stunning prince-bishop's palace rising above the Regnitz River.
Arrive 2026-10-08 07:00:00 Depart 2026-10-08 08:30:00
Day 17
Eltmann Germany Explore the stunning Main River Valley wine region and medieval Franconian villages while savoring world-class Rieslings at local vineyards.
Arrive 2026-10-08 11:30:00 Depart 2026-10-08 12:30:00
Day 18
Würzburg Germany Wander through the magnificent Prince-Bishop's Palace, a stunning Baroque masterpiece perched above the Main River with breathtaking frescoed ceilings.
Arrive 2026-10-09 07:00:00 Depart 2026-10-09 13:00:00
Day 18
Karlstadt Germany Wander through centuries of Franconian wine culture in charming half-timbered villages nestled along the Main River valley.
Arrive 2026-10-09 18:00:00 Depart 2026-10-09 18:30:00
Day 19
Miltenberg Germany Wander cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered mansions and sample local wines in this picturesque Main River town.
Arrive 2026-10-10 09:00:00 Depart 2026-10-10 12:00:00
Day 20
Rüdesheim Germany Glide through spectacular Rhine Valley vineyards on the scenic cable car while sipping local Riesling wine.
Arrive 2026-10-11 09:00:00 Depart 2026-10-11 13:00:00
Day 20
Koblenz Germany Ascend the dramatic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress via cable car for breathtaking Rhine Valley views and centuries of Rhineland history.
Arrive 2026-10-11 18:00:00 Depart 2026-10-11 23:59:00
Day 21
Koblenz Germany Ascend the dramatic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress via cable car for breathtaking Rhine Valley views and centuries of Rhineland history.
Arrive 2026-10-12 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-12 05:30:00
Day 21
Cologne Germany Marvel at the soaring Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral while sipping Kölsch beer in charming riverside taverns along the Rhine.
Arrive 2026-10-12 13:00:00 Depart 2026-10-12 18:30:00
Day 22
Amsterdam Netherlands Glide through picturesque canals lined with 17th-century townhouses and world-class museums on intimate waterway tours.
Arrive 2026-10-13 14:00:00 Depart 2026-10-13 23:59:00
Day 23
Amsterdam Netherlands Glide through picturesque canals lined with 17th-century townhouses and world-class museums on intimate waterway tours.
Arrive 2026-10-14 08:00:00

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