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The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest with 1 Night in Budapest

12 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
4.6 (234 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore trendy shops, cafés, and museums in Bucharest
    • Visit beautiful homes and churches along Victory Avenue
    Landmarks
    Victory Avenue
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  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Oltenita

    Bucharest to Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)

    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
  3. Day 3

    Constanta

    Constanta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Constanta
    • Visit Natural History and Archaeological Museum
    • Visit local winery with traditional Romanian wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Natural History and Archaeological Museum
  4. 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 Holy Trinity Church in Rousse (optional choice)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi (optional choice)
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Belogradchik

    Belogradchik
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in 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 Rock Formations
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Lepenski Vir - Golubac

    Lepenski Vir - Golubac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
    • Walk with Adventure Host (optional choice)
    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site (optional choice)
    • Visit Golubac Fortress
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Golubac Fortress
  7. Day 7

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host (optional choice)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (optional choice)
    • Visit Saint Sava Orthodox Church (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
  8. Day 8

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Novi Sad with Adventure Host (optional choice)
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad with baroque buildings and ancient fortifications (optional choice)
    • Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress (optional choice)
    • Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar (optional choice)
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Museum of Beekeeping
    Živanović Wine Cellar
  9. Day 9

    Vukovar

    Vukovar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
    • Walking tour of Vukovar
  10. Day 10

    Pécs

    Pécs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács (optional choice)
    • Tour St. Nicholas Watermill (optional choice)
    • Guided Tour to Pécs with Christian underground tombs and organ concert (optional choice)
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
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  11. Day 11

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Visit cafés and pubs in Budapest
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  12. Day 12

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Operated by

Avalon Waterways

Gold Operator
Rating
4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
Cancellation policy

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon View
    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

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  • Julie5.0August 2025
    Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
  • Annette4.0September 2024
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Tour ID: 241225

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Croatia.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before December 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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