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Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest & 1 Night in Bucharest 2026

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From Budapest to Bucharest
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  • The Hungarian Parliament Building by the river in Budapest.
  • Colorful hillside town with tightly packed buildings.
  • Aerial view of a historical fortress surrounded by greenery.
  • View of Belgrade by the river with historical buildings and greenery.
  • A scenic square with a prominent church and beautiful gardens.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  3. Day 3

    Vukovar - Ilok

    Vukovar - Ilok
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard during cruise to Ilok), Dinner

    Included 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, central church, museum, and Principovac Castle
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
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  4. Day 4

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    • Guided Hike Tour to Petrovaradin
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad including Honey Museum and honey tasting
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
    Honey Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion for authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Skadarlija Quarter
  6. Day 6

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fortress of Golubac
    • Visit Lepenski Vir Mesolithic archaeological site
    • Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
    Landmarks
    Fortress of Golubac
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates Gorge
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  7. Day 7

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour around Vidin
    • Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress
    • Guided Tour of Belogradchik rock formations
    • Winery tour and wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik
  8. Day 8

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Rousse's old town by bike
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo
    • Tour of Arbanassi
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
    • Visit Holy Trinity Church
    • Explore rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    • Bulgarian folklore show onboard
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
    Ivanovo rock-hewn churches
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Oltenita - Bucharest

    Oltenita - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Bucharest
    • See Arc de Triomphe
    • Visit Royal Palace Square
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
    Victory Avenue
  10. Day 10

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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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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    September 8th, 2025
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    Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
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    September 14th, 2024
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    please send the type of cabin we will get and what choices we have for different cabin and better accomodation send the picture and the map of the deck where cabins are located

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      The ship that will be sailing on the Sep 5, 2026 is known as the Avalon Passion. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories below. If you could kindly have a look and reply back with your preferred cabin preference, I can quote you the pricing and the relevant details.

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