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

From Budapest to Bucharest

Avalon Passion

Avalon Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13949362
  • Departs: Sun, May 24, 2026
  • Returns: Wed, Jun 3, 2026
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    Suite $6,797
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - May 23, 2026
    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

    Sunday - May 24, 2026
    Day
    2
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Sunday - May 24, 2026
    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 dinner onboard. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Monday - May 25, 2026
    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)
    Tuesday - May 26, 2026
    Day
    4
    Novi Sad, Serbia
    • Novi Sad, Serbia
    The Athens of Serbia. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Wednesday - May 27, 2026
    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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    Thursday - May 28, 2026
    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)
    Friday - May 29, 2026
    Day
    7
    • Vidin, Bulgaria
    Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - May 30, 2026
    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)
    Sunday - May 31, 2026
    Day
    9
    • Oltenita, Romania
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 9 - Sunday - May 31, 2026
    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

    Monday - Jun 1, 2026
    Day
    10
    Brasov, Romania
    • Brasov, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Bran Castle, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Brasov, Romania
    Transylvania Tales. In the evening, depart for Bran Castle of Dracula lore. (Breakfast, Dinner)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Jun 2, 2026
    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)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Jun 3, 2026
    Day
    12
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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