14 nights onboard Avalon Expression

The Danube from Germany to Romania

Winners 2021 Best River Cruise Line

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.

Leaving from: Vilshofen
Cruise ship: Avalon Expression
Visiting: Vilshofen Passau Linz Vienna
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Avalon's suite ships in Europe and Southeast Asia boast wall-to-wall windows that transform cabins into open-air balconies, and there are also river-facing beds to make the most of passing views.

The line’s Active & Discovery sailings have optional action-packed experiences alongside traditional shore tours.

Avalon Waterways also offers short-break cruises of three and four nights.

166
Passengers
47
Crew
2013
Launched
135m
Length
11.45m
Width
13kts
Speed
4
Decks
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Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Vilshofen, Austria
Day 2
Passau, Germany
Day 3
Linz, Austria
Day 4
River travel
Day 5
Vienna, Austria
Day 6
Bratislava, Slovakia
Days 7 - 8
Budapest, Hungary
Day 9
Vukovar, Croatia
Day 10
Novi Sad, Serbia
Day 11
Belgrade, Serbia
Day 12
Golubac, Serbia
Day 13
Vidin, Bulgaria
Day 14
Ruse, Bulgaria
Day 15
Oltenita, Romania
Ship Details
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Avalon Expression

Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Expression features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony.

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