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

10 days

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From Bucharest to Budapest

4.5

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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
Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Explore trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue
Landmarks
Victory Avenue
Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Bucharest with tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe
- Visit Royal Palace Square
Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe
Royal Palace Square
Day 3
Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse with Holy Trinity Church visit
- Visit rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo with ancient stone houses above Yantra River
- Guided tour of Arbanassi 15th-century Bulgarian Revival architecture
Optional Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
Veliko Tarnovo
Yantra River
Arbanassi
Day 4
Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bulgarian folklore show on board
Optional Activities
- Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik's rock formations
- Tour and tasting at local winery
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vidin
Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik
Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit Fortress of Golubac
Landmarks
Iron Gates Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Fortress of Golubac
Danube Gorge
Day 6
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- Visit Saint Sava Orthodox Church
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Day 7
Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad with Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications
Optional Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
- Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
Landmarks
Petrovaradin
Sremski Karlovci
Day 8
Ilok - Vukovar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vukovar
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour in Ilok along city walls, central church, town museum to Principovac Castle and Estate
- Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
Landmarks
Principovac Castle and Estate
Ilok
Day 9
Mohács - Pécs
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács with historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches
- Visit medieval St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided Tour to Pécs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Organ concert in Pécs
Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian underground tombs
Day 10
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Victory Avenue

Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe
Royal Palace Square

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

Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik

Landmarks
Iron Gates Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Fortress of Golubac
Danube Gorge

Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street

Landmarks
Petrovaradin
Sremski Karlovci

Landmarks
Principovac Castle and Estate
Ilok

Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian underground tombs

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Meals
Additional Services
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Avalon Waterways

4.6

(234 reviews)

Number of tours

492

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

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Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

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Sustainability Programs

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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

Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.6

H
Helen
September 27th, 2023
4
Excellent crew, excellent food. I would have appreciated less Happy Hours and more sightseeing!
Traveled in August 2023
Jehuda
September 30th, 2022
5
The cruise was excellent in every way. But my experience with you Tourradar is very bad. Never ever I will use your...
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Traveled in September 2022

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From Sunday
11 Apr, 2027
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20 Apr, 2027
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4 Jun, 2027
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10 Jun, 2027
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19 Jun, 2027
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10 Jul, 2027
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3 Aug, 2027
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9 Aug, 2027
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Multiple Room Types
Taxes
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From Tuesday
24 Aug, 2027
To Thursday
2 Sep, 2027
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Avalon Passion
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Tour ID: 338377

Currencies
лв.
Bulgarian Lev
Bulgaria
€
Euro
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 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.
- 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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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Avalon Waterways. Please familiarize yourself with the Avalon Waterways payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest 2027

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