The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest with 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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Day 12
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Victory Avenue

Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe
Royal Palace Square

Landmarks
Natural History and Archaeological Museum

Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi

Landmarks
Belogradchik Rock Formations

Landmarks
Iron Gates Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Golubac Fortress

Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street

Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Museum of Beekeeping
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

Charles
September 8th, 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
Julie
August 7th, 2025
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
Annette
September 14th, 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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The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest with 1 Night in Budapest

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Itinerary

Bucharest

Optional Activities

Bucharest to Oltenita

Included Activities

Constanta

Included Activities

Veliko Tarnovo - Svistov

Included Activities

Belogradchik

Included Activities

Lepenski Vir - Golubac

Included Activities

Belgrade

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Novi Sad

Included Activities

Vukovar

Included Activities

Pécs

Included Activities

Budapest

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Budapest

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