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The Danube from Romania to Budapest

9 days

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From Bucharest to Budapest

4.6 (236 reviews)

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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
Oltenita
Oltenita
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore your Avalon Suite Ship
Day 2
Rousse
Rousse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and visit to Holy Trinity Church
- Scenic drive to explore rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
Veliko Târnovo
Arbanassi
Day 3
Vidin
Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional 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 of Vidin port town
- Bulgarian folklore show onboard
Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik rock formations
Day 4
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit to Golubač Fortress
Landmarks
Iron Gates Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Golubač Fortress
Day 5
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street
Day 6
Novi Sad
Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
- Visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad
Landmarks
Petrovaradin
Museum of Beekeeping
Živanović Wine Cellar
Day 7
Ilok - Vukovar
Ilok - Vukovar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls to Principovac Castle and Estate
- Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar
- Beer tasting in Vukovar
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks
Ilok
Principovac Castle and Estate
Vukovar
Day 8
Baja - Pécs and Mohács
Baja - Pécs and Mohács
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács
- Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided Tour to Pécs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs
- Organ concert in Pécs
Landmarks
Mohács
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs
Pécs Christian underground tombs
Day 9
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

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

Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik rock formations

Landmarks
Iron Gates Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Golubač Fortress

Landmarks
Saint Sava
Knez Mihailova Street

Landmarks
Petrovaradin
Museum of Beekeeping
Živanović Wine Cellar

Landmarks
Ilok
Principovac Castle and Estate
Vukovar

Landmarks
Mohács
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs
Pécs Christian underground tombs

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services
Transport

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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

Traveler Reviews

Tour Operator
4.6

Linda4.5•October 2019
Good tour with very informed guides. Transylvania exceeded my expectations.
Traveled in September 2019
Jannie4.5•October 2019
It is all the support Tourradar provides that make the River Cruise great! Thank you Tourradar we definitely would...
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Traveled in September 2019
Glenn5.0•September 2019
Well organized tour. We enjoyed the food. The young lady who cleaned our room was excellent.
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Edward4.0•August 2019
Stops along the way were okay. I wish there had been a stop at the re-built castle complex. I don't remember the...
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Traveled in July 2019
LaurieByrne5.0•September 2018
All members of the crew bent over backwards to exceed our expectations. The food was great, the room immaculate,...
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Traveled in August 2018

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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.

Currencies
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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, F, E.
- 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 $5,099 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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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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

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The Danube from Romania to Budapest

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