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Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Bucharest 2026

9 days
From Budapest to Bucharest
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+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Vukovar - Ilok

    Vukovar - Ilok
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
    • Guided City Tour of Vukovar
    • Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
    • Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls to Principovac Castle and Estate
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  3. Day 3

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    • Guided Hike Tour to Petrovaradin
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad with Honey Museum visit and honey tasting
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
    Honey Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava Church
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan states history, destinations, and culture
    • Optional Excursion: Authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Skadarlija Quarter
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Fortress of Golubac
    • Visit Lepenski Vir Mesolithic archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Fortress of Golubac
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates Gorge
  6. Day 6

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour around Vidin with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress and Guided Tour of Belogradchik
    • Tour and tasting at local winery with Bulgarian winemaking history
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rousse's old town by bike with Adventure Host
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse with Holy Trinity Church visit and rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Oltenita - Bucharest

    Oltenita - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Bucharest including Arc de Triomphe and Royal Palace Square
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
    Victory Avenue
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6 (234 reviews)
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Response rate
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Passion
    Avalon Passion
    Offering splendid river views, the Avalon Passion offers an exciting array of state-of-the-art amenities. Each Panorama Suite is fitted w… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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    Asked on June 13th, 2026

    How do we get from the airport to the ship?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten June 2026

      We can add airport arrival and departure transfers to your booking. The cost is USD 55 per person, per direction. This comes to a total of USD 110 for both of you in Budapest, and USD 110 for both of you in Bucharest.

      To proceed with adding these services, we will need to provide Avalon with your flight details (arrival and departure times, flight numbers, and airlines for both cities). Once we receive this information from you, we will contact the operator to arrange the transfers and then update you with the next steps.

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      Caroline

      TravelerWritten June 2026

      The transfer costs seem high, so we will make our own arrangements. I presume that we will get detailed instructions for finding the boat in Budapest.

    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten June 2026

      Yes, we will send you exact embarkation locations typically around 30 days from departure.

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Tour ID: 288031

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