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

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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
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest's trendy shops, cafés, and museums
- Walk along Victory Avenue to view beautiful homes and churches
Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
Bucharest to Oltenita
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner onboard)
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
Rousse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church
- Visit rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
Veliko Târnovo
Arbanassi
Yantra River
Day 4
Vidin
Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik's rock formations
- Winery tour and tasting at local winery
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vidin
Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik
Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit Fortress of Golubač
Landmarks
Iron Gates Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Fortress of Golubač
Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- Visit Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Onboard Lecture on Balkan history and culture
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street
Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Danube River
Sava River
Day 7
Novi Sad
Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
- Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad
Landmarks
Petrovaradin
Sremski Karlovci
Novi Sad
Day 8
Ilok - Vukovar
Ilok - Vukovar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour in Ilok along city walls and to Principovac Castle and Estate
- Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
- Walking Tour of Vukovar
Landmarks
Principovac Castle and Estate
Vukovar
Day 9
Baja - Pécs and Mohács
Baja - Pécs and Mohács
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács
- Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour to Pécs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs and organ concert
Landmarks
Mohács
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian underground tombs
Day 10
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit cafés and pubs
- Hiking through the hills above the Danube
Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge
Danube River
Day 11
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe
Royal Palace Square

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

Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik

Landmarks
Iron Gates Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Fortress of Golubač

Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Danube River
Sava River

Landmarks
Petrovaradin
Sremski Karlovci
Novi Sad

Landmarks
Principovac Castle and Estate
Vukovar

Landmarks
Mohács
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian underground tombs

Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Chain Bridge
Danube River

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services
Transport

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (236 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
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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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Tour Operator
4.6

Pierre-Paul4.8•October 2026
This was a very enjoyable trip despite the change that had to be done due to low water levels in the river. The...
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Charles5.0•September 2025
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

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3 local currencies
You’ll encounter Bulgarian Lev in Bulgaria, Euro in Croatia, Forint in Hungary.
Plug types C, F, E
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Hungary.

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Bulgaria
€
Euro
Croatia
Ft
Forint
Hungary
Plugs & adapters
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- Type C
  Used in all 5 countries
- Type F
  Used in all 5 countries
- Type E
  Only used in Hungary and Serbia
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US $5,687 per person

+ $288 Taxes

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Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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Pay only $250 today. The rest is due 95 days before departure. Learn more

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

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