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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania

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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
- Self-guided exploration of Bucharest's shops, cafés, and museums
- Visit churches along Victory Avenue
Day 2
Bucharest - Sinaia - Brasov
Bucharest - Sinaia - Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided drive into the Carpathians to visit Peles Castle
- Visit to Cantacuzino Castle
- Local lunch
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Cantacuzino Castle
Day 3
Brasov
Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Brasov
- Guided tour of Bran Castle
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration of Brasov
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Day 4
Brasov - Bucharest - Oltenita
Brasov - Bucharest - Oltenita
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion in Bucharest
- Visit to Royal Palace Square
- Embarkation on Avalon Suite Ship
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 (Activity option 1)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church (Activity option 2)
- Visit to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo UNESCO World Heritage site (Activity option 2)
- Full-day guided tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi (Activity option 3)
Landmarks
Holy Trinity Church
Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi
Day 6
Vidin
Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host (Activity option 1)
- Guided sightseeing tour to Belogradchik rock formations (Activity option 2)
- Winery tour and tasting with guided sightseeing of Vidin (Activity option 3)
- Live Bulgarian folklore show on board
Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik rock formations
Day 7
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Iron Gates Gorge
- Guided tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit to Golubac Fortress
Landmarks
Iron Gates Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Golubac Fortress
Day 8
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour along the Danube (Activity option 1)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade (Activity option 2)
- Visit to Saint Sava Orthodox Church (included in Activity option 2)
- Onboard lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration of Knez Mihailova Street
Landmarks
Saint Sava Orthodox Church
Knez Mihailova Street
Day 9
Novi Sad
Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host (Activity option 1)
- Visit to Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci with tasting (Activity option 2)
- Guided tour of Novi Sad's Austro-Hungarian old town (Activity option 3)
Landmarks
Petrovaradin
Museum of Beekeeping
Day 10
Ilok - Vukovar
Ilok - Vukovar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour of Ilok with Principovac Castle (Activity option 1)
- Guided tour of Ilok with wine cellar tasting (Activity option 2)
- Guided walking tour of Vukovar with beer tasting (Activity option 3)
- Walking tour of Vukovar (Activity option 4)
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks
Principovac Castle and Estate
Vukovar
Day 11
Baja - Pécs - Mohács
Baja - Pécs - Mohács
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács with memorial parks and churches (Activity option 1)
- Visit to St. Nicholas Watermill (Activity option 1)
- Guided tour to Pécs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs UNESCO World Heritage Site (Activity option 2)
- Organ concert in Pécs (Activity option 2)
Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
Day 12
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Peles Castle
Cantacuzino Castle

Landmarks
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Royal Palace Square

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

Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik rock formations

Landmarks
Iron Gates Gorge
Lepenski Vir
Golubac Fortress

Landmarks
Saint Sava Orthodox Church
Knez Mihailova Street

Landmarks
Petrovaradin
Museum of Beekeeping

Landmarks
Principovac Castle and Estate
Vukovar

Landmarks
St. Nicholas Watermill
Pécs Christian Underground Tombs

Accommodation
Guide
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Rating: 4.6 (236 reviews)
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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
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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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- Type E
  Only used in Hungary and Serbia
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