The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest with 2 Nights in Transylvania & 1 Night in 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, cafés, and museums in Bucharest
- Walk along Victory Avenue to see beautiful homes and churches
Landmarks
Victory Avenue
Day 2
Bucharest to Brasov
Bucharest to Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia
- Local lunch
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Day 3
Brasov
Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov
- Tour of Bran Castle
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Brasov
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Day 4
Brasov to Oltenita
Brasov to Oltenita
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion in Bucharest
- Visit Royal Palace Square
- Onboard Lecture about the Danube Delta
Landmarks
Royal Palace Square
Day 5
Cernavoda to Constanta to Rousse
Cernavoda to Constanta to Rousse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Constanta
- Visit Natural History and Archeological Museum
- Visit to local winery with traditional Romanian wine tasting
Landmarks
Natural History and Archeological Museum
Day 6
Rousse to Vidin
Rousse to Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through park with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse (option 2)
- Visit Holy Trinity Church (option 2)
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo (option 3)
- Visit historic town of Arbanassi (option 3)
Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi
Day 7
Vidin to Donji Milanovac
Vidin to Donji Milanovac
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Guided Sightseeing in Vidin (option 2)
- Guided Tour of Belogradchik (option 2)
- Live entertainment - Bulgarian folklore show
Landmarks
Belogradchik
Day 8
Donji Milanovac to Belgrade
Donji Milanovac to Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
- Walk with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir (option 2)
- Visit Fortress of Golubac
Landmarks
Iron Gates Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Fortress of Golubac
Day 9
Belgrade to Novi Sad
Belgrade to Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (option 2)
- View of Saint Sava church
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture
Optional Activities
- Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Optional Guided Biking Tour
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Day 10
Novi Sad to Ilok
Novi Sad to Ilok
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad (option 2)
- Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress (option 3)
- Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar (option 4)
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar
Day 11
Ilok to Vukovar to Mohacs
Ilok to Vukovar to Mohacs
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ilok
- Wine tasting in local cellar
- Walking tour of Vukovar
Day 12
Mohacs to Budapest
Mohacs to Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohacs (option 1)
- Tour of St. Nicholas Watermill (option 1)
- Guided Tour to Pécs (option 2)
- Visit 4th-century Christian underground tombs in Pécs (option 2)
- Organ concert (option 2)
Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
Day 13
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing tour of Budapest
- View Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Discover city cafés and pubs
- Hike through the hills above the Danube
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge
Day 14
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Victory Avenue

Landmarks
Peles Castle

Landmarks
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Royal Palace Square

Landmarks
Natural History and Archeological Museum

Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi

Landmarks
Belogradchik

Landmarks
Iron Gates Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Fortress of Golubac

Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street

Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar

Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian Underground Tombs

Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge

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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

Suzanne5.0•June 2022
We waited for two years to enjoy this cruise! And yes...it was risky...even though vaccinated and boostered plenty of...
We waited for two years to enjoy this cruise! And yes...it was risky...even though vaccinated and boostered plenty of people got mild cases of Covid. We were coached on taking mask precautions...and for the most part we masked in the excursion buses and at buffet lines. But you get friendly with other diners and spend time with them in social settings not always masked. I thought Mihai/Mike was very attentive to people's health and safety. And was a FANTASTIC Cruise Director...the ship was always cleaned and inviting. The food was excellent and plentiful..as was the beverages! The excursions were without a doubt the best way to really see/get to know these countries...and conveniently! The Balkans have individual border rules, money and language! I cannot image doing it without enjoying the trip through cruising! Avalon...I will definitely cruise with you again!!!Show more
Traveled in May 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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Included Activities

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Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

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