The Danube From Romania To Budapest
9 Days
Tour Description
Embark your river cruise along the beautiful Danube River to Budapest in Oltenita, Romania. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Bulgaria’s ancient capital of Veliko Tarnovo, and visit the Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi. Take pictures of Belogradchik’s eclectic group of rock formations and the spectacular views as you cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge. Visit Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Continue up the Danube and take an excursion to the ancient city of Pécs, Hungary. These and countless other memorable moments await you on this fascinating Danube River cruise through Eastern Europe.
Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.
Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.
Priced From:
$ 8274pp *
Start Location: Oltenita, Romania
End Location: Budapest, Hungary
Major Destinations: Bucharest ,Danube Delta,Nikopol. Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi,Pécs
Breakfast Meals Included:
8
Lunch Meals Included:
7
Dinner Meals Included:
8
Itinerary
Day
1
OLTENITA, ROMANIA (EMBARKATION)
Your Balkan Adventure Begins
Flights into Bucharest must arrive by 2 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Explore your Avalon Suite Ship this evening and enjoy a dinner onboard.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSE (D)
Day
2
ROUSSE, BULGARIA. VELIKO TARNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION
Fortresses and Fountains in "Little Vienna"
ACTIVE Join a bike tour in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria's largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church, OR:
CLASSIC Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Tarnovo-with its ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yantra River. Discover one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria (circa 4300 BC), as well as Bulgarian Revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi.
Sail to Svistov or join your ship there if you opted for the full-day tour.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDIN (B,L,D)
Day
3
VIDIN
Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty
Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
ACTIVE Wander and discover this town, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride, OR:
CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Belogradchik. See the remarkable rock formations on the slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of nature's elements. Then, visit the mighty Baba Vida Fortress in nearby Vidin.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DONJI MILANOVAC (B,L,D)
Day
4
DONJI MILANOVAC, SERBIA-IRON GATES GORGE. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR
Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates
Before lunch on board, you'll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge-forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania.
ACTIVE Stretch your legs, ease your mind, and enjoy a walk lead by your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir-Dn important Mesolithic archaeological site chronicling prehistoric cultures, settlements, and art. Marvel at the ancient discoveries and artifacts, as well as the unique views the site affords of the Danube Gorge.
Enjoy a brief sailing to Golubac.
GOLUBAC
A Formidable Fortress
CLASSIC Visit the Fortress of Golubac, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. You'll hear about its tumultuous history as a border control defence in the Middle Ages, and a source of conflict between Serbia, the Habsburg Monarchy, and the Ottoman Empire.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADE (B,L,D)
Day
5
BELGRADE
Fortresses and Folklore
Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.
ACTIVE Discover Belgrade's central walkway with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade-where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge-Dnd see the city's many fascinating sights, including Saint Sava, one of the world's largest Orthodox churches.
You may choose to join an Optional Guided Biking tour or spend free time in Belgrade exploring Knez Mihailova Street-Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafes, shops, and cultural spots.
DISCOVERY Attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NOVI SAD (B,L,D)
Day
6
NOVI SAD
A Capital of Culture
CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Novi Sad, the second largest town in Serbia. Admire its Austro-Hungarian old town, with its baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications.
ACTIVE Enjoy a walking tour in Novi Sad along the narrow streets that climb slowly to the top of the hill above the city to Petrovaradin Fortress, OR:
DISCOVERY Experience the sweet life in Serbia with a visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Zivanovic Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ILOK (B,L,D)
Day
7
ILOK, CROATIA
Croatian Heritage and Hilltop Vintages
DISCOVERY Take a walking tour of Ilok with a wine tasting in a local cellar with stories of Croatian tradition.
Enjoy a short sailing to Vukovar during lunchtime
VUKOVAR, CROATIA
The Heroic Town on the Danube
CLASSIC Enjoy a walking tour of Vukovar, the city the largest river port in Croatia.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MOHACS (B,L,D)
Day
8
MOHACS, HUNGARY. EXCURSION TO PECS
Underground Tombs and Heavenly Music
CLASSIC Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohacs-the quiet Danube harbour town with its historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches. Tour the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermill-one of only a few remaining watermills performing stone-ground grain processing, OR:
CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour to nearby Pecs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with fascinating murals. You'll also enjoy an organ concert on your tour.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST (B,L,D)
Day
9
BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Budapest airport before 8 am. (B)
Dates & prices
Dates
Prices
Status
Departure Date :
2026-10-28
Return Date :
2026-11-05
Single :
12436 NZD
Twin :
8274 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2026-10-13
Return Date :
2026-10-21
Single :
12935 NZD
Twin :
8596 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2026-09-28
Return Date :
2026-10-06
Single :
13684 NZD
Twin :
9079 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2026-09-13
Return Date :
2026-09-21
Single :
13684 NZD
Twin :
9079 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2026-08-29
Return Date :
2026-09-06
Single :
13184 NZD
Twin :
8757 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2026-08-14
Return Date :
2026-08-22
Single :
12685 NZD
Twin :
8435 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2026-07-30
Return Date :
2026-08-07
Single :
12685 NZD
Twin :
8435 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2026-07-15
Return Date :
2026-07-23
Single :
12685 NZD
Twin :
8435 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2026-06-30
Return Date :
2026-07-08
Single :
12685 NZD
Twin :
8435 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2026-06-15
Return Date :
2026-06-23
Single :
12935 NZD
Twin :
8596 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2026-05-31
Return Date :
2026-06-08
Single :
12935 NZD
Twin :
8596 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2026-05-08
Return Date :
2026-05-16
Single :
12436 NZD
Twin :
8274 NZD
Open