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Grand Danube with Munich and Transylvania

Join a cruise-and-stay experience of the Danube river – designed to showcase the region’s most exceptional historic sights, striking cities and naturally formed landscapes.

Join your TravelMarvel team on a broad selection of included tours and visitations to popular landmarks and historic staples. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase additional excursions, designed to enhance your experience.

You’ll enjoy fourteen nights aboard a spectacular river ship, designed specifically to navigate the charming waters of the Danube. Benefit from exceptional onboard meals and customer service.

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  • Cruise Line: Travelmarvel
  • Ship: Travelmarvel River Ships
  • Duration: 20 Nights
  • Departure: Apr - Jul
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Grand Danube with Munich and Transylvania Cruise Prices

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Apr 02, 2027
£6,495 pp
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Jun 25, 2027
£7,095 pp
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Jul 23, 2027
£7,095 pp
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Grand Danube with Munich and Transylvania Cruise Itinerary

From Munich to Bucharest, follow your twenty-one day itinerary on a dedicated experience of some of the Danube’s most gilded destinations. Tour and taste your way across a selection of delightful ports.

Day 1

Arrive to Munich

After your flight, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Munich. This evening there will be a Welcome Reception.

Stay: Three nights, Hotel Munchen City Center

Day 2

Munich

Enjoy a guided discovery of this capital city. Visit the Town Hall and historic city centre. The afternoon is yours to explore at leisure.

Day 3

Munich

Today is yours to spend at leisure.
You can choose to book an additional excursion:

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Neuschwanstein Castle

Day 4

Munich > Passau, Embark Ship

Transfer to Passau. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your floating hotel.

Day 5

Passau

In this iconic city, enjoy a guided walking tour. Your evening will be filled with a specially arranged experience:

– Insider Experience: Aldersbach Brewery

Day 6

Linz

Today, you’ll have the day at leisure to explore independently.

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Cesky Krumlov Visit

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Salzburg Sights

Day 7

Melk > Durnstein

Kick off the day alongside your local guide on a journey to Melk Abbey. Afterwards, we’ll re-board for a scenic cruise along the World Heritage Wachau Valley.

Your day concludes with an afternoon at leisure to explore Durstein.

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Wine Tasting, Durnstein Abbey

Day 8

Vienna

Begin the day with a scenic drive along the Ringstrasse. Upon arrival in Vienna, join an insightful walking tour of the city’s most iconic sights, followed by time to explore at leisure.

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Mozart and Strauss Concert

Day 9

Bratislava

Discover Slovakia’s memorable capital on a walking tour through its Old Town and most memorable sites. Pay a visit to Micheal’s Gate.

Day 10

Budapest

Awake in this enchanting city. Follow your local guide on a historic tour of the region’s tourist hotspots, including Heroes’ Square and St Stephen’s Basilica. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Hospital in the Rock

Day 11

Budapest

You’ll have today to explore Budapest entirely at your leisure.

Day 12

Budapest

Another leisurely day in Budapest.

Day 13

Mohacs > Pecs

From Mohacs, travel to the ancient city of Pecs – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following your historical deep dive, enjoy a peaceful afternoon at your own pace.

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Villany Wine Tasting

Day 14

Osijek

Your day begins in this captivating city – where you’ll have the opportunity to explore striking landmarks like the Holy Trinity Square and Church of Saint Michael. Later, continue into Vukovar for tasting before re-joining your ship in the afternoon.

Day 15

Belgrade

Embark on a guided tour of Serbia’s gilded capital. Visit the city’s historic fortress and the Church of Saint Sava. Later, join an exclusive experience:

– Insider Experience – Village Farm and Slivovitz Tour

Day 16

Iron Gates

Today, you’ll witness one of nature’s most picturesque natural wonders as we cruise the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-awarded Iron Gates Gorge.

Day 17

Ruse

Step into elegant Ruse for a walking tour designed to admire its Belle Epoque architecture and manicured garden squares. After passing some of the city’s most exciting landmarks, enjoy an afternoon at your leisure.

Day 18

Giurgiu > Disembark Ship > Bracov

Disembark in Giurgiu and transfer to Bucharest airport for your flight home.

Day 19

Brasov

This morning, travel to Bran Castle – known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ – and explore alongside your guide. Return to Brasov for a guided tour.

Day 20

Brasov > Bucharest

Journey to Bucharest for a guided tour of the city’s elegant buildings and Old City Centre.

Day 21

Depart Bucharest

Your adventure concludes today.

Day 1

Arrive to Bucharest

After your flight, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Bucharest. This evening there will be a Welcome Reception.

Day 2

Bucharest > Brasov

Journey to Brasov for a guided tour of the city’s elegant buildings and Old City Centre.

Day 3

Brasov

This morning, travel to Bran Castle – known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ – and explore alongside your guide. Return to Brasov for a guided tour.

Day 4

Bracov > Disembark Ship > Giurgiu

Disembark in Giurgiu and transfer to Bucharest airport for your flight home.

Day 5

Ruse

Step into elegant Ruse for a walking tour designed to admire its Belle Epoque architecture and manicured garden squares. After passing some of the city’s most exciting landmarks, enjoy an afternoon at your leisure.

Day 6

Iron Gates

Today, you’ll witness one of nature’s most picturesque natural wonders as we cruise the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-awarded Iron Gates Gorge.

Day 7

Belgrade

Embark on a guided tour of Serbia’s gilded capital. Visit the city’s historic fortress and the Church of Saint Sava. Later, join an exclusive experience:

– Insider Experience – Village Farm and Slivovitz Tour

Day 8

Osijek

Your day begins in this captivating city – where you’ll have the opportunity to explore striking landmarks like the Holy Trinity Square and Church of Saint Michael. Later, continue into Vukovar for tasting before re-joining your ship in the afternoon.

Day 9

Pecs > Mohacs

From Mohacs, travel to the ancient city of Pecs – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following your historical deep dive, enjoy a peaceful afternoon at your own pace.

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Villany Wine Tasting

Day 10

Budapest

Another leisurely day in Budapest.

Day 11

Budapest

You’ll have today to explore Budapest entirely at your leisure.

Day 12

Budapest

Awake in this enchanting city. Follow your local guide on a historic tour of the region’s tourist hotspots, including Heroes’ Square and St Stephen’s Basilica. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Hospital in the Rock

Day 13

Bratislava

Discover Slovakia’s memorable capital on a walking tour through its Old Town and most memorable sites. Pay a visit to Micheal’s Gate.

Day 14

Vienna

Begin the day with a scenic drive along the Ringstrasse. Upon arrival in Vienna, join an insightful walking tour of the city’s most iconic sights, followed by time to explore at leisure.

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Mozart and Strauss Concert

Day 15

Durnstein > Melk

Kick off the day alongside your local guide on a journey to Melk Abbey. Afterwards, we’ll re-board for a scenic cruise along the World Heritage Wachau Valley.

Your day concludes with an afternoon at leisure to explore Durstein.

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Wine Tasting, Durnstein Abbey

Day 16

Linz

Today, you’ll have the day at leisure to explore independently.

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Cesky Krumlov Visit

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Salzburg Sights

Day 17

Passau

In this iconic city, enjoy a guided walking tour. Your evening will be filled with a specially arranged experience:

– Insider Experience: Aldersbach Brewery

Day 18

Passau > Munich, Embark Ship

Transfer to Munich. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your floating hotel.

Day 19

Munich

Today is yours to spend at leisure.
You can choose to book an additional excursion:

(£) Enhance Your Journey – Neuschwanstein Castle

Day 20

Munich

Enjoy a guided discovery of this capital city. Visit the Town Hall and historic city centre. The afternoon is yours to explore at leisure.

Day 21

Depart Munich

Your adventure concludes today.

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Grand Danube with Munich and Transylvania Cruise Review

“An exciting experience from start to finish.”

Steve Earls, Bradford

Grand Danube with Munich and Transylvania FAQs

What is included in the price?

Your trip includes 14 nights’ stay, 41 meals and all transfers, porterage and shipping.

How many cabins are available for booking?

For this itinerary, your ship will have 91 available cabins in varying categories.

How many ports are included in my itinerary?

Your Grande Danube cruise calls at 15 towns, villages and cities.

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