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Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest, 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Transylvania 2026

12 days

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From Budapest to Bucharest

4.6

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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
Landmarks
Danube River
Day 2
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Day 3
Ilok
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Center activities in Vukovar with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
- Guided City Tour of Vukovar
- Brief cruise to Ilok with lunch onboard
- Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
- Guided Bike Tour of Ilok
Landmarks
Vukovar
Ilok Medieval Fortress
Principovac Castle and Estate
Day 4
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 tasting
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Honey Museum Novi Sad
Day 5
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion for authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
- Guided exploration of Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host
Landmarks
Saint Sava Church
Knez Mihailova Street
Skadarlija Quarter
Day 6
Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fortress of Golubac
- Visit Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
Landmarks
Fortress of Golubac
Lepenski Vir
Iron Gates Gorge
Day 7
Rousse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress
- Guided Tour of Belogradchik
- Wine tour and tasting at local winery
Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik Rocks
Day 8
Oltenita
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Rousse with Adventure Host
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
- Visit Holy Trinity Church
- Scenic drive to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
- Bulgarian folklore show onboard
Landmarks
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi
Holy Trinity Church Rousse
Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
Day 9
Bucharest - Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Bucharest
- Transfer to Brasov
Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe Bucharest
Royal Palace Square
Day 10
Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Bran Castle)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Brasov
- Guided Tour of Bran Castle
- Dinner at Bran Castle
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Day 11
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Peles Castle
- Local lunch
- Free time exploring Bucharest
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Victory Avenue
Day 12
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Danube River

Landmarks
Heroes' Square

Landmarks
Vukovar
Ilok Medieval Fortress
Principovac Castle and Estate

Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Honey Museum Novi Sad

Landmarks
Saint Sava Church
Knez Mihailova Street
Skadarlija Quarter

Landmarks
Fortress of Golubac
Lepenski Vir
Iron Gates Gorge

Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik Rocks

Landmarks
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi
Holy Trinity Church Rousse
Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo

Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe Bucharest
Royal Palace Square

Landmarks
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Peles Castle
Victory Avenue

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Insurance
Optional
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Avalon Waterways

4.6

(234 reviews)

Number of tours

572

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

85%

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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: 288175

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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.
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Hungary and Serbia
Type E
Hungary and Serbia
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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 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 26th, 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 with 1 Night in Budapest, 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Transylvania 2026

Itinerary

Budapest

Budapest

Included Activities

Ilok

Included Activities

Novi Sad

Included Activities

Belgrade

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vidin

Included Activities

Rousse

Included Activities

Oltenita

Included Activities

Bucharest - Brasov

Included Activities

Brasov

Included Activities

Bucharest

Included Activities

Bucharest

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