Sail from Romania to Hungary’s capital of Budapest to experience river views like no other. Begin your Danube River vacation your way before your cruise with an overnight stay in Bucharest. Drive into the Carpathian Mountains to Sinaia to visit the grand Peles Castle. You’ll continue to Transylvania for two nights in Brasov.
From Bucharest, travel to Oltenita to embark on your Danube River cruise. Take in the incredible views along the way, as your cruise on the Danube River carries you through the striking landscapes of the Balkans.
Itinerary
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
Welcome to Bucharest—The “Paris of the East”.
The day is yours to relax and enjoy Bucharest. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue.
BUCHAREST–SINAIA–BRASOV
Drive into the Carpathians to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle. On the way, enjoy a local lunch. This afternoon continue to Brasov for the night. (B,L)
BRASOV
Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov followed by free time. In the evening enjoy a tour of Bran Castle of Dracula lore followed by dinner. (B,D)
BRASOV–BUCHAREST–OLTENITA (EMBARKATION)
Join a Guided Excursion in Bucharest, see the Royal Palace Square. Join your Avalon Suite Ship® this afternoon, for embarkation in Oltenita. (B,D)
CERNAVODA. EXCURSION TO CONSTANTA
Join a Guided Tour to Constanta, the most important commercial center in Romania.
Visit the Natural History and Archeological Museum to discover the history of early Romanian cultures. Enjoy a visit to a local winery to learn about traditional Romanian wines with a tasting. (B,L,D)
ROUSSE, BULGARIA. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION
You may choose to join a walk through the park in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host. Perhaps partake in a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo. (B,L,D)
VIDIN
Wander and discover this town, join your Adventure Host for a walk. Or choose to join Guided Sightseeing in Vidin, followed by a Guided Tour of Belogradchik. (B,L,D)
DONJI MILANOVAC, SERBIA–IRON GATES GORGE. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR- GOLUBAČ
Before lunch on board, you’ll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge.
Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir—an important Mesolithic archaeological site chronicling prehistoric cultures, settlements, and art. Perhaps visit the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. (B,L,D)
BELGRADE
Discover Belgrade's central walkway with your Adventure Host. Perhaps join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade. (B,L,D)
NOVI SAD
Join your Adventure Host on this walk in and around town. Perhaps enjoy a walking tour in Novi Sad or experience the sweet life in Serbia with a visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci. (B,L,D)
ILOK, CROATIA
Take a walking tour of Ilok with a wine tasting in a local cellar with stories of Croatian tradition. Or enjoy a walking tour of Vukovar, the city the largest river port in Croatia. (B,L,D)
MOHÁCS, HUNGARY. EXCURSION TO PÉCS
Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács. Or take a Guided Tour to nearby Pécs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs. (B,L,D)
BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
*Prices are based on Double Occupancy and include all taxes & port charges.
*Travel insurance, extra nights, airport transfers and airfare are additional. Please inquire.
*Deposit amount is $250 Per Person, non-refundable. Final Payment due on June 23, 2024
*Save $950 per person when you book and deposit by March 25, 2024.
Pricing:
Deluxe:
Category E - $8,287 per person
Category D - $8,608 per person
Panorama:
Category B - $10,472 per person
Category A - $10,536 per person
Category P - $10,600 per person
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