What is the main nationality of tourists on board

In general, Avalon Waterways is a popular cruise line among English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. That being said, Avalon Waterways is a global cruise line that attracts passengers from all over the world, so it is likely that you would encounter a diverse group of nationalities on board.

Can you please advise if this tour has the date 19th of May available? And for the cabin, the travellers prefer having the window, and on the higher deck, where it will eliminate the number of stairs.

The only cabin category that still has availability is Category P Cabins. I've updated the pricing on the left side of this page to reflect 2 travellers in a Category P Twin (200 ft², Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony) on Royal Deck onboard the Avalon Passion departing on 09th May 2023.

Do we book our own air and transfers from airport to hotel? What about tips for each excursion, separate or included in original cost?

With Avalon normally you book your own flights separately but we can always check on a flight quote for you once you place a booking for the cruise. Airport transfers are normally included if you book flights with Avalon and arrive the day the cruise starts and finish the day the cruise ends. If you do not book flights with Avalon the transfers do come at an extra cost. Tips are not included and would need to be added on your own. 5 - 7 dollars per person per day is normally the recommended amount. If you wanted to tip excursion staff as well that is at your own discretion.

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River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Dinner
Landmarks
Hungarian Parliament Building
Day 2
Mohács
Mohács
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Mohacs by foot with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács including memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches
- Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill with stone-ground grain processing
- Guided Tour of Pécs including 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and organ concert
Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Underground Tombs
Day 3
Ilok to Novi Sad
Ilok to Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Ilok with 1,000-year-old wine making tradition and medieval fortress
- Walk in and around Novi Sad with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad including Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications
Landmarks
Ilok Medieval Fortress
Day 4
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Onboard Lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion: Authentic Bohemian Dinner in the Skadarlija Quarter
Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Skadarlija Quarter
Day 5
Golubač to Donji Milanovac
Golubač to Donji Milanovac
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the Fortress of Golubač
- Walk with Adventure Host in Donji Milanovac area
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir Mesolithic archaeological site with Danube Gorge views
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
Landmarks
Fortress of Golubač
Lepenski Vir
Iron Gates Gorge
Day 6
Vidin to Belogradchik
Vidin to Belogradchik
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk in Vidin with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing in Vidin
- Guided Tour of Belogradchik rock formations
Landmarks
Belogradchik Rock Formations
Day 7
Rousse
Rousse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk in the park in Rousse with Adventure Host
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo (former Bulgarian capital) with ancient stone houses, Yantra River views, and Bulgarian Revival architecture in Arbanassi
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse including Holy Trinity Church
- Bulgarian folklore show entertainment onboard
Landmarks
Veliko Târnovo
Arbanassi
Holy Trinity Church
Day 8
Oltenita to Bucharest to Brașov
Oltenita to Bucharest to Brașov
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Bucharest including tree-lined boulevards, Arc de Triomphe, and Royal Palace Square
Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe
Royal Palace Square
Day 9
Brașov to Bran Castle
Brașov to Bran Castle
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Bran Castle)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Brașov including gothic, baroque, and renaissance architecture
- Guided Tour of Bran Castle (1377) with dinner on location
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Day 10
Brașov to Sinaia to Bucharest
Brașov to Sinaia to Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Peleș Castle, summer residence of the royal family until 1947
- Local lunch while driving through the Carpathians
Landmarks
Peleș Castle
Day 11
Bucharest
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Hungarian Parliament Building

Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Underground Tombs

Landmarks
Ilok Medieval Fortress

Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Skadarlija Quarter

Landmarks
Fortress of Golubač
Lepenski Vir
Iron Gates Gorge

Landmarks
Belogradchik Rock Formations

Landmarks
Veliko Târnovo
Arbanassi
Holy Trinity Church

Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe
Royal Palace Square

Landmarks
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Peleș Castle

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The Avalon View is the newest addition to the 2020 Avalon Suite Ship fleet. With the youngest fleet of ships on Europe's waterways, Avalon W… Read more
Capacity
Built
2019
Guests
166
Crew
47
Length
443 ft / 135 m
Width
12m / 39 ft
Suites
67
Staterooms
16
Registry
Gross Tonnage
2775 gt
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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Engines
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Charles5.0•September 2025
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
Julie5.0•August 2025
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
Annette4.0•September 2024
Tour advertised as 6-day tour but in fact the first day we were provided with hotel accommodation only. The second...
Tour advertised as 6-day tour but in fact the first day we were provided with hotel accommodation only. The second day was largely free time as well. Pre-accommodation in Budapest was difficult to organise having been provided with the name of our hotel only a few weeks before departure. As we arrived in Budapest a few days prior to the commencement of the tour, by the time we were advised of the name of our hotel, it was completely booked and we were forced to find alternate accommodation. Discussions with other travellers (who booked with Globus) advised their cost was lower than ours by quite a substantial amount - plus, they were provided with higher level accommodation on the boat. So, for us, TourRadar seems like an overpriced broker and we would not choose to deal with TourRadar again. The boat trip was really enjoyable, great food, great staff and the room perfectly satisfactory.Show more

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Asked on April 20th, 2023
What is the main nationality of tourists on board
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- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written April 2023
  In general, Avalon Waterways is a popular cruise line among English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. That being said, Avalon Waterways is a global cruise line that attracts passengers from all over the world, so it is likely that you would encounter a diverse group of nationalities on board.
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Ian
Asked on March 30th, 2023
Can you please advise if this tour has the date 19th of May available? And for the cabin, the travellers prefer having the window, and on the higher deck, where it will eliminate the number of stairs.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written March 2023
  The only cabin category that still has availability is Category P Cabins. I've updated the pricing on the left side of this page to reflect 2 travellers in a Category P Twin (200 ft², Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony) on Royal Deck onboard the Avalon Passion departing on 09th May 2023.
J
Julia
Asked on February 24th, 2022
Do we book our own air and transfers from airport to hotel? What about tips for each excursion, separate or included in original cost?
Flights / Transfers
Payments
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written February 2022
  With Avalon normally you book your own flights separately but we can always check on a flight quote for you once you place a booking for the cruise. Airport transfers are normally included if you book flights with Avalon and arrive the day the cruise starts and finish the day the cruise ends. If you do not book flights with Avalon the transfers do come at an extra cost. Tips are not included and would need to be added on your own. 5 - 7 dollars per person per day is normally the recommended amount. If you wanted to tip excursion staff as well that is at your own discretion.

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- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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Budapest

Mohács

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Ilok to Novi Sad

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Belgrade

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Golubač to Donji Milanovac

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Vidin to Belogradchik

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Rousse

Included Activities

Oltenita to Bucharest to Brașov

Included Activities

Brașov to Bran Castle

Included Activities

Brașov to Sinaia to Bucharest

Included Activities

Bucharest

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