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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 1 Night in Budapest 2027

11 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
4.6 (234 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Bucharest

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore trendy shops, cafés, and museums
    • Visit beautiful homes and churches along Victory Avenue
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Oltenita

    Bucharest to Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest featuring tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe
    • Visit Royal Palace Square
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
  3. Day 3

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Holy Trinity Church in Rousse
    • Scenic drive to explore rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Full-day guided tour to Veliko Tarnovo with ancient stone houses and Bulgarian Revival architecture
    • Explore 15th-century town of Arbanassi
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
    Yantra River
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
    • Guided sightseeing tour to Belogradchik's rock formations
    • Tour and tasting at a local Bulgarian winery
    • Guided sightseeing of Vidin port town
    • Live Bulgarian folklore show onboard
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
    Balkan Mountains
  5. Day 5

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Iron Gates Gorge
    • Guided tour to Lepenski Vir Mesolithic archaeological site
    • Visit Golubac Fortress
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Golubac Fortress
    Danube River
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour along the Danube in Belgrade
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade
    • Visit Saint Sava Orthodox Church
    • Onboard lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Knez Mihailova Street
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Danube River
    Sava River
  7. Day 7

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
    • Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
    • Wine tasting at Živanović Wine Cellar
    • Guided tour of Novi Sad's Austro-Hungarian old town
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
    Sremski Karlovci
  8. Day 8

    Ilok - Vukovar

    Ilok - Vukovar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls, central church, and town museum to Principovac Castle and Estate
    • Guided Tour of Ilok featuring 1,000-year-old wine making traditions and wine tasting in a local cellar
    • Sailing to Vukovar
    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar discovering heritage, culture, and tradition with beer tasting
    • Walking tour of Vukovar, the largest river port in Croatia
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
    Ilok City Walls
  9. Day 9

    Baja - Budapest (Móhács and Pécs excursions)

    Baja - Budapest (Móhács and Pécs excursions)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Móhács with historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches
    • Tour of the medieval St. Nicholas Watermill featuring stone-ground grain processing
    • Guided Tour to Pécs to see 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Organ concert in Pécs
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
  10. Day 10

    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 hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating
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Response rate
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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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  • Currencies
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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.

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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before November 30th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 30th, 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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