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

From Bucharest to Budapest

Avalon Passion

Avalon Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13949517
  • Departs: Sun, Sep 13, 2026
  • Returns: Tue, Sep 22, 2026
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    Suite $7,980
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Sep 10, 2026
    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

    Friday - Sep 11, 2026
    Day
    2
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Sinaia, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Brasov, Romania
    Romanian Royalty. 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)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Sep 12, 2026
    Day
    3
    Brasov, Romania
    • Brasov, Romania
    Transylvania Tales. (Breakfast, Dinner)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Sep 13, 2026
    Day
    4
    Brasov, Romania
    • Brasov, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Bucharest, Romania
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 4 - Sunday - Sep 13, 2026
    Day
    4
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Oltenita, Romania
    Historic Bucharest. Join your Avalon Suite Ship this afternoon for embarkation in Oltenita. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Monday - Sep 14, 2026
    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 join your ship there if you opted for the full-day tour. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Sep 15, 2026
    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)
    Wednesday - Sep 16, 2026
    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)
    Thursday - Sep 17, 2026
    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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    Friday - Sep 18, 2026
    Day
    9
    Novi Sad, Serbia
    • Novi Sad, Serbia
    A Capital of Culture. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - Sep 19, 2026
    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)
    Sunday - Sep 20, 2026
    Day
    11
    • Mohacs, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Pecs, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Mohacs, Hungary
    Underground Tombs and Heavenly Music. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - Sep 21, 2026
    Day
    12
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 12 - Monday - Sep 21, 2026
    Day
    12
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe. Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city's cafes and pubs or take a hike through the hills above the Danube. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Sep 22, 2026
    Day
    13
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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