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Balkan Discovery 2026

8 days

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From Budapest to Oltenita

4.6

234 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:

Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Budapest
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Vukovar - Ilok
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting OR Guided City Tour of Vukovar
- Lunch onboard cruise to Ilok
- Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar OR Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls, central church, museum, and Principovac Castle and Estate
Landmarks
Principovac Castle and Estate
Day 3
Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad with Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications OR Guided Hike Tour to Petrovaradin with scenic Danube views OR Guided Tour of Novi Sad with Honey Museum visit and local honey tasting
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks
Petrovaradin
Honey Museum
Day 4
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade with Saint Sava Orthodox Church and city sights OR Onboard Lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion: Authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Skadarlija Quarter
Day 5
Golubač - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge - Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fortress of Golubač
- Visit Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
Landmarks
Fortress of Golubač
Lepenski Vir
Iron Gates Gorge
Day 6
Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour around Vidin with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress and Guided Tour of Belogradchik rock formations OR Tour and tasting at local winery with Bulgarian winemaking history
Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik
Day 7
Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Rousse's old town by bike with Adventure Host OR Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse with Holy Trinity Church and Ivanovo rock-hewn churches
- Live entertainment with Bulgarian folklore show
Landmarks
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi
Holy Trinity Church
Ivanovo
Day 8
Oltenita
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Principovac Castle and Estate

Landmarks
Petrovaradin
Honey Museum

Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Skadarlija Quarter

Landmarks
Fortress of Golubač
Lepenski Vir
Iron Gates Gorge

Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik

Landmarks
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi
Holy Trinity Church
Ivanovo

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Avalon Waterways

4.6

(234 reviews)

Number of tours

568

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

86%

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Avalon Waterways Ship

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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

Tour Operator
4.6

Charles
September 8th, 2025
5.0
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
5.0
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
Annette
September 14th, 2024
4.0
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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Tour ID: 288044

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Hungary and Serbia
Type E
Hungary and Serbia
Type F
Hungary and Serbia
Vaccines
- 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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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before July 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 16th, 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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Balkan Discovery 2026

Itinerary

Budapest

Vukovar - Ilok

Included Activities

Novi Sad

Included Activities

Belgrade

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Golubač - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge - Vidin

Included Activities

Vidin

Included Activities

Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi

Included Activities

Oltenita

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