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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania 2026

12 days

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From Bucharest to Budapest

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 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Explore trendy shops and cafés
- Visit museums
- Explore beautiful homes and churches
- Stroll along Victory Avenue
Landmarks
Victory Avenue
Day 2
Bucharest to Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Cantacuzino Castle
- Visit Peles Castle
- Local lunch
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Cantacuzino Castle
Day 3
Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov
- Tour of Bran Castle
- Dinner
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Day 4
Brasov to Rousse
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion in Bucharest
- Visit Royal Palace Square
- Evening Cruise to Rousse
Landmarks
Royal Palace Square
Day 5
Rousse to Svistov
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host (optional activity choice)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
- Visit Holy Trinity Church
- Explore rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo
- Tour of Arbanassi
- Evening Cruise to Svistov
Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Veliko Târnovo
Arbanassi
Day 6
Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wander and discover Vidin
- Bike ride with Adventure Host (optional activity choice)
- Guided Tour of Belogradchik
- Visit Baba Vida Fortress
- Bulgarian folklore show on board
Landmarks
Belogradchik Rock Formations
Baba Vida Fortress
Day 7
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač, Serbia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit to Golubač Fortress
Landmarks
Lepenski Vir
Golubač Fortress
Iron Gates Gorge
Day 8
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host (optional activity choice)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- View Saint Sava
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture
- Evening Cruise to Novi Sad
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Biking tour
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street
Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Day 9
Novi Sad to Ilok
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad
- Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress (optional activity choice)
- Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar (optional activity choice)
- Wine tasting at local cellar
- Evening Cruise to Ilok
Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar
Day 10
Ilok to Vukovar to Mohács
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ilok
- Wine tasting in local Ilok cellar
- Walking tour of Vukovar
- Live entertainment on board
- Evening Cruise to Mohács
Landmarks
Vukovar
Day 11
Mohács to Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács (optional activity choice)
- Visit St. Nicholas Watermill (optional activity choice)
- Guided Tour to Pécs (optional activity choice)
- Tour 4th-century Christian underground tombs
- Organ concert
- Afternoon Cruise to Budapest
Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
Day 12
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Victory Avenue

Landmarks
Peles Castle
Cantacuzino Castle

Landmarks
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Royal Palace Square

Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Veliko Târnovo
Arbanassi

Landmarks
Belogradchik Rock Formations
Baba Vida Fortress

Landmarks
Lepenski Vir
Golubač Fortress
Iron Gates Gorge

Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street

Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar

Landmarks
Vukovar

Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian Underground Tombs

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Additional Services
Transport

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: 288231

Currencies
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Bulgarian Lev
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Croatia
Ft
Forint
Hungary
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.
Visa
- 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- 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.
- The following cards are accepted for "Avalon Waterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania 2026

Itinerary

Optional Activities

Included Activities

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Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

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