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Balkan Discovery (15 destinations)

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From Budapest to Bucharest

4.6 (236 reviews)

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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

Intro
Introduction
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
- Visit St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided Tour of Pécs - 4th-century Christian underground tombs and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Organ concert in Pécs
Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Early Christian Necropolis
Day 3
Ilok to Novi Sad
Ilok to Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ilok with wine-making heritage and medieval fortress
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad
- Walk in and around Novi Sad with Adventure Host
Landmarks
Ilok Fortress
Petrovaradin Fortress
Day 4
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- Onboard Lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street on your own
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion - Authentic Bohemian Dinner in Quarter of Skadarlija
Landmarks
Church of Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Skadarlija Quarter
Day 5
Golubac to Vidin
Golubac to Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fortress of Golubac
- Walk with Adventure Host in Donji Milanovac
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
Landmarks
Golubac Fortress
Lepenski Vir
Iron Gates Gorge
Day 6
Vidin to Rousse
Vidin to Rousse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk with Adventure Host in Vidin
- Guided Sightseeing in Vidin
- Guided Tour of Belogradchik
Landmarks
Belogradchik Rocks
Day 7
Rousse
Rousse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk in park in Rousse with Adventure Host
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo
- Visit Arbanassi
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
- Visit Holy Trinity Church
- Bulgarian folklore show onboard
Landmarks
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi
Holy Trinity Church
Day 8
Bucharest
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Bucharest
- Visit Arc de Triomphe
- Visit Royal Palace Square
- Explore shops and museums on your own
- Visit Victory Avenue churches and homes
Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe
Royal Palace Square
Day 9
End of Tour
End of Tour
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Hungarian Parliament Building

Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Early Christian Necropolis

Landmarks
Ilok Fortress
Petrovaradin Fortress

Landmarks
Church of Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Skadarlija Quarter

Landmarks
Golubac Fortress
Lepenski Vir
Iron Gates Gorge

Landmarks
Belogradchik Rocks

Landmarks
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi
Holy Trinity Church

Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe
Royal Palace Square

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (236 reviews)
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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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4.6

Pierre-Paul4.8•October 2026
This was a very enjoyable trip despite the change that had to be done due to low water levels in the river. The...
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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

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3 local currencies
You’ll encounter Bulgarian Lev in Bulgaria, Euro in Croatia, Forint in Hungary.
Plug types C, F, E
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania.

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