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11 Night Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania Cruise and Land Tour

From Budapest, (Hungary) to Bucharest, (Romania)

Avalon Expression
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
Cruise #: 13949384
Sail Date: Friday, Aug 1, 2025
Return Date: Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
$5,637
Suite
$7,286
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Includes taxes & fees

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11 Night Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Aug 1, 2025
Day
1
Budapest, Hungary
  • Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest-Hungary's Captivating Capital. The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Aug 2, 2025
Day
2
Budapest, Hungary
  • Budapest, Hungary

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 2 - Saturday - Aug 2, 2025
Day
2
Cruise Begins
  • Cruise Begins
  • Budapest, Hungary
The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe. This afternoon, board your Suite Ship. This evening, enjoy a dinner onboard. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Sunday - Aug 3, 2025
Day
3
Vukovar, Croatia
  • Vukovar, Croatia
  • Ilok, Croatia
History and Beer. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Enjoy a brief cruise to Ilok while having lunch onboard. ILOK, CROATIA: History and Culture in Croatia. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - Aug 4, 2025
Day
4
Novi Sad, Serbia
  • Novi Sad, Serbia
The Athens of Serbia. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tuesday - Aug 5, 2025
Day
5
Belgrade, Serbia
  • Belgrade, Serbia
Fortresses and Folklore. Spend your free time exploring the city on your own this afternoon on Knez Mihailova Street-Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafes, shops, and cultural spots. This evening, you might like to join an Optional Excursion for an authentic dinner in the Quarter of Skadarlija. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Wednesday - Aug 6, 2025
Day
6
Golubac Fortress, Serbia
  • Golubac Fortress, Serbia
  • Donji Milanovac, Serbia
Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates. Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge-a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - Aug 7, 2025
Day
7
  • Vidin, Bulgaria
Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - Aug 8, 2025
Day
8
Rousse, Bulgaria
  • Rousse, Bulgaria
  • Bus Travel
  • Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
  • Bus Travel
  • Arbanasi, Bulgaria
  • Bus Travel
  • Rousse, Bulgaria
Fortresses and Folklore. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard with a Bulgarian folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - Aug 9, 2025
Day
9
  • Oltenita, Romania
  • Cruise Ends

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Day 9 - Saturday - Aug 9, 2025
Day
9
  • Bus Travel
  • Bucharest, Romania
  • Bus Travel
  • Brasov, Romania
Disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest. After the visit, drive to Brasov for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Aug 10, 2025
Day
10
Brasov, Romania
  • Brasov, Romania
  • Bus Travel
  • Bran Castle, Romania
  • Bus Travel
  • Brasov, Romania
In the evening depart for Bran Castle of Dracula lore. (Breakfast, Dinner)

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Monday - Aug 11, 2025
Day
11
Brasov, Romania
  • Brasov, Romania
  • Bus Travel
  • Sinaia, Romania
  • Bus Travel
  • Bucharest, Romania
The "Paris of the East". Drive out the Carpathians to Bucharest; on the way, enjoy a local lunch. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafes, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue. (Breakfast, Lunch)

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Tuesday - Aug 12, 2025
Day
12
Bucharest, Romania
  • Bucharest, Romania
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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