The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest

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From Bucharest to Budapest

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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
Bucharest
Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Explore trendy shops and cafés in Bucharest
- Visit museums in Bucharest
- Walk along Victory Avenue and see churches
Landmarks
Victory Avenue
Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
Bucharest to Oltenita
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest with tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe
- Visit Royal Palace Square
- Explore Avalon Suite Ship
- Onboard lecture about the Danube Delta
Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe
Royal Palace Square
Day 3
Constanta
Constanta
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Constanta
- Visit to Natural History and Archeological Museum
- Visit to local winery with traditional Romanian wine tasting
Landmarks
Natural History and Archeological Museum
Day 4
Veliko Tarnovo - Svistov
Veliko Tarnovo - Svistov
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through park in Rousse with Adventure Host (optional choice)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church (optional choice)
- Full-day guided tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi (optional choice)
Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Veliko Tarnovo
Yantra River
Arbanassi
Day 5
Belogradchik
Belogradchik
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk around Vidin with Adventure Host (optional choice)
- Guided sightseeing in Vidin (optional choice)
- Guided tour of Belogradchik rock formations (optional choice)
- Bulgarian folklore show on board
Landmarks
Belogradchik
Day 6
Lepenski Vir - Golubac
Lepenski Vir - Golubac
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Iron Gate Gorge
- Walk with Adventure Host (optional choice)
- Guided tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site (optional choice)
- Visit Fortress of Golubac
Landmarks
Iron Gate Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Fortress of Golubac
Day 7
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host (optional choice)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade (optional choice)
- Onboard lecture about Balkan history and culture
Optional Activities
- Optional guided biking tour in Belgrade
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street with cafés, shops, and cultural spots
Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Day 8
Novi Sad
Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk around Novi Sad with Adventure Host (optional choice)
- Guided tour of Novi Sad with Austro-Hungarian old town and baroque buildings (optional choice)
- Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress (optional choice)
- Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci (optional choice)
Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Museum of Beekeeping
Živanović Wine Cellar
Day 9
Vukovar
Vukovar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
- Walking tour of Vukovar
Day 10
Pécs - Budapest
Pécs - Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács (optional choice)
- Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill (optional choice)
- Guided tour to Pécs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs and organ concert (optional choice)
Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
Day 11
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Victory Avenue

Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe
Royal Palace Square

Landmarks
Natural History and Archeological Museum

Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Veliko Tarnovo
Yantra River
Arbanassi

Landmarks
Belogradchik

Landmarks
Iron Gate Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Fortress of Golubac

Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street

Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Museum of Beekeeping
Živanović Wine Cellar

Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian Underground Tombs

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Additional Services
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Insurance
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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

Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.6

Helen4.0•September 2023
Excellent crew, excellent food. I would have appreciated less Happy Hours and more sightseeing!
Traveled in August 2023
Jehuda5.0•September 2022
The cruise was excellent in every way. But my experience with you Tourradar is very bad. Never ever I will use your...
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Traveled in September 2022

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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 Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Hungary.

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- Type E
  Only used in Hungary and Serbia
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