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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 1 Night in Budapest 2026

11 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 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore trendy shops and cafés in Bucharest
    • Visit museums in Bucharest
    • Discover beautiful homes and churches along Victory Avenue
    Landmarks
    Victory Avenue
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Oltenita

    Bucharest to Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest with tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe
    • Visit Royal Palace Square
    • Ship embarkation and exploration at Oltenita
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
  3. Day 3

    Rousse, Bulgaria - Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi

    Rousse, Bulgaria - Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church
    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    • Full-day guided tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Târnovo
    Yantra River
    Arbanassi
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Vidin, Bulgaria

    Vidin, Bulgaria
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wandering and exploring Vidin
    • Bike tour of Vidin with Adventure Host
    • Guided tour to Belogradchik and rock formations
    • Visit to Baba Vida Fortress
    • Bulgarian folklore show onboard
    Landmarks
    Belogradchik
    Balkan Mountains
    Baba Vida Fortress
  5. Day 5

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Iron Gates Gorge
    • Guided tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Visit to Golubac Fortress
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Danube Gorge
    Golubac Fortress
  6. Day 6

    Belgrade, Serbia

    Belgrade, Serbia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade
    • Visit to Saint Sava Orthodox Church
    • Onboard lecture about Balkan states history and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Optional guided biking tour of Belgrade
    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street on your own
    Landmarks
    Danube River
    Sava River
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Novi Sad, Serbia

    Novi Sad, Serbia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Novi Sad's Austro-Hungarian old town
    • Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress
    • Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Museum of Beekeeping
    Živanović Wine Cellar
    Sremski Karlovci
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Ilok to Vukovar, Croatia

    Ilok to Vukovar, Croatia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ilok
    • Wine tasting in local cellar in Ilok
    • Walking tour of Vukovar
    Landmarks
    Ilok
    Vukovar
  9. Day 9

    Mohács, Hungary - Pécs

    Mohács, Hungary - Pécs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács with memorial parks and churches
    • Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill
    • Guided tour to Pécs and 4th-century Christian underground tombs
    • Organ concert in Pécs
    Landmarks
    Mohács
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs
    Christian underground tombs of Pécs
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Budapest, Hungary

    Budapest, Hungary
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Chain Bridge
    • Explore cafés and pubs in Budapest
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Danube River
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Budapest, Hungary

    Budapest, Hungary
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time
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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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Tour ID: 288077

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    • 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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