Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest 2023

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From Budapest to Bucharest

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest independently
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion
- Explore Eastern Europe's attractions
Landmarks
Fisherman's Bastion
Day 2
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
- Dinner onboard
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Hungarian Parliament Building
Day 3
Ilok
Ilok
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Adventure Center
- Choice of: Exploration walk of Mohács with Adventure Host, OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács including historical memorial parks and churches, OR Guided Tour of St. Nicholas Watermill (medieval watermill with stone-ground grain processing), OR Guided Tour of Pécs including 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and organ concert
Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
Day 4
Novi Sad
Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Ilok including medieval fortress and winemaking heritage
- Lunch onboard during cruise to Novi Sad
- Choice of: Walk in and around Novi Sad with Adventure Host, OR Guided Tour of Novi Sad including Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications
Landmarks
Ilok Medieval Fortress
Petrovarin Fortress
Day 5
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Walk Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host, OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava Orthodox church
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions
- Authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Skadarlija Quarter
Day 6
Vidin
Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fortress of Golubač
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
- Choice of: Walk with Adventure Host, OR Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site with views of Danube Gorge
Landmarks
Fortress of Golubač
Lepenski Vir
Iron Gates Gorge
Day 7
Rousse
Rousse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Walk with Adventure Host, OR Guided Sightseeing in Vidin and Guided Tour of Belogradchik including rock formations
Landmarks
Belogradchik Rock Formations
Day 8
Oltenita
Oltenita
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Walk in the park with Adventure Host, OR Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi, OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse including Holy Trinity Church
- Bulgarian folklore show onboard
Landmarks
Veliko Târnovo
Arbanassi
Holy Trinity Church
Day 9
Bucharest
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Bucharest including Arc de Triomphe and Royal Palace Square
- Free time for independent exploration
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions in Bucharest
- Visit shops and museums
- Explore Victory Avenue
Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe
Royal Palace Square
Victory Avenue
Day 10
Bucharest
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Fisherman's Bastion

Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Hungarian Parliament Building

Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian Underground Tombs

Landmarks
Ilok Medieval Fortress
Petrovarin 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
Victory Avenue

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 79%
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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon View
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
Generators
Engines
Draft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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Tour Operator
4.6

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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Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest 2023

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Budapest

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Budapest

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Ilok

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Novi Sad

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Belgrade

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Vidin

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Rousse

Included Activities

Oltenita

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Bucharest

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bucharest

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