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Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest & 1 Night in Bucharest 2027

10 days
From Budapest to Bucharest
4.6
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  3. Day 3

    Vukovar - Ilok

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard during cruise), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Activity at Adventure Center - choice of: Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting OR Guided City Tour of Vukovar
    • Lunch onboard during cruise
    • Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar OR Guided Bike Tour of Ilok
    Landmarks
    Ilok Medieval Fortress
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  4. Day 4

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Activity choice: Hike to Petrovaradin OR Guided Tour of Novi Sad with Honey Museum and honey tasting OR Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Honey Museum
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Activity choice: Guided Bike Tour along the Danube OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
    • Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion: Authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Skadarlija Quarter
  6. Day 6

    Golubač - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fortress of Golubač
    • Visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
    Landmarks
    Fortress of Golubač
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates Gorge
  7. Day 7

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Activity choice: Hike to Baba Vida Fortress OR Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations OR Winery tour with tasting and Guided Sightseeing of Vidin
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
  8. Day 8

    Rousse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanassi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Activity choice: Bike tour of Rousse's old town OR Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse with Holy Trinity Church and Ivanovo rock-hewn churches
    • Bulgarian folklore show onboard
    Landmarks
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
    Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
  9. Day 9

    Oltenita - Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Bucharest including Arc de Triomphe and Royal Palace Square
    • Free time exploring shops, museums, and Victory Avenue
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
    Victory Avenue
  10. Day 10

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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8 to 99 years old

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    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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    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
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Greece.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Croatia.Greece.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 June 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 10th, 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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