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11 Night The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania Cruise and Land Tour

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

Avalon Expression
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
Cruise #: 13949399
Sail Date: Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025
Return Date: Sunday, Aug 17, 2025
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
$5,788
Suite
$7,559
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Includes taxes & fees

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11 Night The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Aug 6, 2025
Day
1
Bucharest, Romania
  • 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, cafes, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Aug 7, 2025
Day
2
Bucharest, Romania
  • Bucharest, Romania
  • Bus Travel
  • Sinaia, Romania
  • Bus Travel
  • Brasov, Romania
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. (Breakfast, Lunch)

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Friday - Aug 8, 2025
Day
3
Brasov, Romania
  • Brasov, Romania
  • Bus Travel
  • Bran Castle, Romania
  • Bus Travel
  • Brasov, Romania
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. (Breakfast, Dinner)

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Saturday - Aug 9, 2025
Day
4
Brasov, Romania
  • Brasov, Romania
  • Bus Travel
  • Bucharest, Romania
  • Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 4 - Saturday - Aug 9, 2025
Day
4
Cruise Begins
  • Cruise Begins
  • Oltenita, Romania
Join your Avalon Suite Ship this afternoon for embarkation in Oltenita. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Sunday - Aug 10, 2025
Day
5
Rousse, Bulgaria
  • Rousse, Bulgaria
  • Bus Travel
  • Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
  • Bus Travel
  • Arbanasi, Bulgaria
  • Bus Travel
  • Svishtov, Bulgaria
Fortresses and Fountains in "Little Vienna". Sail to Svistov, or later, join your ship in Svistov. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Monday - Aug 11, 2025
Day
6
  • Vidin, Bulgaria
Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard with a Bulgarian folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tuesday - Aug 12, 2025
Day
7
Iron Gates
  • Iron Gates
  • Donji Milanovac, Serbia
  • Bus Travel
  • Lepenski Vir
  • Bus Travel
  • Donji Milanovac, Serbia
  • Golubac Fortress, Serbia
Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates. Before lunch onboard, you'll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge-forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Enjoy a brief sailing to Golubac. GOLUBAC: A Formidable Fortress. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wednesday - Aug 13, 2025
Day
8
Belgrade, Serbia
  • Belgrade, Serbia
Fortresses and Folklore. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Thursday - Aug 14, 2025
Day
9
Novi Sad, Serbia
  • Novi Sad, Serbia
A Capital of Culture. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Friday - Aug 15, 2025
Day
10
  • Ilok, Croatia
  • Vukovar, Croatia
Croatian Heritage and Hilltop Vintages. Enjoy a short sailing to Vukovar during lunchtime. VUKOVAR, CROATIA: The Heroic Town on the Danube. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - Aug 16, 2025
Day
11
  • Mohacs, Hungary
  • Bus Travel
  • Pecs, Hungary
  • Bus Travel
  • Mohacs, Hungary
Underground Tombs and Heavenly Music. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - Aug 17, 2025
Day
12
Budapest, Hungary
  • Budapest, Hungary
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Budapest airport before 8 am. (Breakfast)
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