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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest, 2 Nights in Transylvania & 1 Night in Budapest 2027

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From Bucharest to Budapest

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest independently - shops, cafés, museums, churches along Victory Avenue
Day 2
Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov
Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia
- Visit Cantacuzino Castle
- Local lunch
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Cantacuzino Castle
Day 3
Brașov
Brașov
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brașov
- Tour of Bran Castle
- Dinner
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Day 4
Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita
Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion in Bucharest
- Visit Royal Palace Square
Landmarks
Royal Palace Square
Day 5
Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi
Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church
- Visit to Ivanovo rock-hewn churches (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Ivanovo Rock-hewn Churches
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi
Day 6
Vidin
Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations
- Tour and tasting at a local winery
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vidin
- Bulgarian folklore show on board
Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik Rock Formations
Day 7
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit to Golubac Fortress
- Sailing through Iron Gates Gorge
Landmarks
Lepenski Vir
Golubac Fortress
Iron Gates Gorge
Day 8
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- Visit to Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture
Optional Activities
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street - cafés, shops, cultural spots
Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Day 9
Novi Sad
Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
- Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad
Landmarks
Petrovaradin
Sremski Karlovci
Day 10
Ilok - Vukovar
Ilok - Vukovar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls, central church, museum, and Principovac Castle and Estate
- Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in a local cellar
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks
Ilok City Walls
Principovac Castle and Estate
Vukovar Danube River Port
Day 11
Baja - Mohács - Pécs - Budapest
Baja - Mohács - Pécs - Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács with memorial parks, statues, distinctive churches, and St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided Tour to Pécs to see 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with murals and organ concert
Landmarks
Mohács Memorial Parks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
Day 12
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Budapest
- Visit Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit cafés and pubs
- Hike through the hills above the Danube
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge
Day 13
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Peles Castle
Cantacuzino Castle

Landmarks
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Royal Palace Square

Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Ivanovo Rock-hewn Churches
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi

Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik Rock Formations

Landmarks
Lepenski Vir
Golubac Fortress
Iron Gates Gorge

Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street

Landmarks
Petrovaradin
Sremski Karlovci

Landmarks
Ilok City Walls
Principovac Castle and Estate
Vukovar Danube River Port

Landmarks
Mohács Memorial Parks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian Underground Tombs

Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge

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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

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Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
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Suzanne5.0•June 2022
We waited for two years to enjoy this cruise! And yes...it was risky...even though vaccinated and boostered plenty of...
We waited for two years to enjoy this cruise! And yes...it was risky...even though vaccinated and boostered plenty of people got mild cases of Covid. We were coached on taking mask precautions...and for the most part we masked in the excursion buses and at buffet lines. But you get friendly with other diners and spend time with them in social settings not always masked. I thought Mihai/Mike was very attentive to people's health and safety. And was a FANTASTIC Cruise Director...the ship was always cleaned and inviting. The food was excellent and plentiful..as was the beverages! The excursions were without a doubt the best way to really see/get to know these countries...and conveniently! The Balkans have individual border rules, money and language! I cannot image doing it without enjoying the trip through cruising! Avalon...I will definitely cruise with you again!!!Show more
Traveled in May 2022

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Tour ID: 338297

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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, F, E.
Type C
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania
Type F
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania
Type E
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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