Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest to Rousse
You'll arrive in Bucharest by 2 pm and board your Avalon Suite Ship by 5 pm. After getting settled, spend the evening exploring the ship and enjoying dinner onboard as you cruise toward Rousse.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Rousse
In Rousse, you can pick from several options: take a bike tour with your Avalon Adventure Host, join a guided sightseeing tour of Bulgaria's largest inland port and Holy Trinity Church, or do a full-day excursion to the ancient capital of Veliko Tarnovo and the historic town of Arbanassi. The ship sails to Svistov in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church
- Visit rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi 
- Day 3
Vidin
Participate in Adventure Host activities during the day or join a guided tour of Belogradchik to see the remarkable rock formations and visit Baba Vida Fortress. Back on the ship this evening, you'll watch a Bulgarian folklore show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Belogradchik
- Visit Baba Vida Fortress
- Bulgarian folklore show on board
Optional Activities
- Bike ride with Adventure Host
- Wander and discover the town independently
Landmarks Belogradchik Rock Formations Baba Vida Fortress - Day 4
Iron Gates Gorge - Belgrade
The ship sails through the Iron Gates Gorge, a narrow passage that forms the natural border between Serbia and Romania. You'll visit the Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir and see the impressive Golubac Fortress before arriving in Belgrade.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit Golubac Fortress
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Golubac Fortress 
- Day 5
Belgrade
Explore Belgrade with your Adventure Host along the central walkway or take a guided sightseeing tour to see attractions like Saint Sava, one of the world's largest Orthodox churches. An optional biking tour is available, or walk Knez Mihailova Street on your own. Later, attend an onboard lecture about Balkan history and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- View Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Onboard Lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Biking tour
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
Landmarks Saint Sava Knez Mihailova Street 
- Day 6
Novi Sad
Choose between a guided tour highlighting Austro-Hungarian baroque architecture and ancient fortifications, a walking tour that climbs narrow streets to Petrovaradin Fortress, or a discovery experience at a beekeeping museum and wine cellar in nearby Sremski Karlovci.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad
- Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress
- Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Museum of Beekeeping Živanović Wine Cellar - Day 7
Vukovar
Start with a walking tour of Ilok and wine tasting in a local cellar. The ship heads to Vukovar during lunch, where you'll join another walking tour of this historic Danube river port. Back onboard this evening, there's live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ilok
- Wine tasting in local cellar
- Walking tour of Vukovar
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Ilok Vukovar - Day 8
Mohács
You can do a guided sightseeing tour of Mohacs with its historical parks, statues, and distinctive churches, plus visit the medieval St. Nicholas Watermill. Or take a guided tour to nearby Pecs to explore 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage) with fascinating murals and an organ concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács
- Tour of St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided Tour to Pécs
- Visit 4th-century Christian underground tombs
- Organ concert
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Christian Underground Tombs 
- Day 9
Budapest
After breakfast this morning, your cruise ends and you disembark in Budapest for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
