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

12 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
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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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bucharest independently - discover trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue
    Landmarks
    Victory Avenue
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  3. Day 2

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia
    • Visit Cantacuzino Castle
    • Local lunch
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Cantacuzino Castle
    Carpathian Mountains
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  4. Day 3

    Brașov

    Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brașov
    • Tour of Bran Castle
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Brașov
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  5. Day 4

    Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita

    Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion in Bucharest
    • Visit Royal Palace Square
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace Square
  6. Day 5

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Holy Trinity Church in Rousse

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
    • Visit rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Ivanovo Rock Churches
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
    Yantra River
  7. Day 6

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment - Bulgarian folklore show

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations
    • Tour and tasting at local winery
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vidin
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
    Balkan Mountains
  8. Day 7

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia - Lepenski Vir

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia - Lepenski Vir
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir
    • Visit Fortress of Golubac
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Golubac Fortress
    Danube Gorge
  9. Day 8

    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 Church
    Knez Mihailova Street
  10. Day 9

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
    • Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci with tasting
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
    Sremski Karlovci
  11. Day 10

    Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia

    Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour in Ilok - city walls, central church, museum, Principovac Castle and Estate
    • Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
    • Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
    • Walking Tour of Vukovar
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  12. Day 11

    Baja - Pécs & Mohács, Hungary

    Baja - Pécs & Mohács, Hungary
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács
    • Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill in Mohács
    • Guided Tour to Pécs
    • Visit 4th-century Christian underground tombs in Pécs (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Organ concert in Pécs
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Early Christian Necropolis
  13. Day 12

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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  • Avalon Passion
    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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    • 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.
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