Grand Danube Passage
Cruise the Danube through eight countries with historic cities, culture, and scenic views.
Highlights
- Cruise through eight countries, experiencing cultures and traditions along the Danube River, with stays in Sofia and Prague.
- Explore landmarks as you visit cathedrals, synagogues, mosques, and forts while wandering through medieval towns.
- Discover Vienna, Bratislava, and Belgrade, and see Budapest’s evening lights on a river cruise. Savor picturesque views in the Wachau Valley, Melk Abbey, and Iron Gate Gorge.
- Satisfy your senses with Croatia’s regional delicacies, folk performances, and a Viennese waltz, with guided excursions exploring cuisine, architecture, and local life.
This is a shared departure operated by AHI.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Prague, Czech Republic
Day 2: Prague
Day 3: Prague
Day 4: Prague
Day 5: Prague | Passau, Germany
Day 6: Melk, Austria | Dürnstein | Vienna
Day 7: Vienna
Day 8: Bratislava, Slovakia
Day 9: Budapest, Hungary
Day 10: Pécs | Osijek, Croatia | Vukovar
Day 11: Belgrade, Serbia
Day 12: Iron Gate Gorge
Day 13: Vidin, Bulgaria | Sofia
Day 14: Sofia
Day 15: Sofia | Depart for U.S.
Host
Joe Kolling
Adjunct clinical professor of prosthodontics, U-M School of Dentistry
U-M Role
I retired in April 2021 as an adjunct clinical professor of prosthodontics from the U-M School of Dentistry. I was mostly an attending dentist while the students treated their patients. My published research was conducted early in my career, including my master’s thesis.
What Excites You About the Trip?
I have family history in the region. My parents were born and raised in farming communities along the tributaries of the Danube in what was Yugoslavia at the time.
Available to Book
Oct. 2-16, 2027
Starting price
$7,145
*No single supplement
Deposit per person
$1,000
Countries Visited
Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Solvakia
Activity Level
Medium
Oct. 2-16, 2027
Starting price
$7,145
Deposit per person
$1,000
Countries Visited
Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Solvakia
Activity Level
Medium
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