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12 Night The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest with 2 Nights in Transylvania Cruise and Land Tour from Bucharest

Ship: Avalon Illumination
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed:  Thursday, Aug 1, 2024 from Bucharest, Romania
Ended: Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Aug 1, 2024 departure of the Avalon Illumination. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Thursday - Aug 1, 2024
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.
Day 2 - Friday - Aug 2, 2024
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)
Day 3 - Saturday - Aug 3, 2024
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)
Day 4 - Sunday - Aug 4, 2024
Brasov, Romania
Brasov, Romania      
Bus Travel      
Bucharest, Romania      
Bus Travel      
Cruise Begins      
Oltenita, Romania      
Join your Avalon Suite Ship this afternoon for embarkation in Oltenita. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5 - Monday - Aug 5, 2024
St Gheorghe, Romania      
Day Boat Travel      
Danube Delta, Romania      
Day Boat Travel      
St Gheorghe, Romania      
A River's Entrance into the Sea. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Tuesday - Aug 6, 2024
Hirsova, Romania      
Bus Travel      
Constanta, Romania      
Bus Travel      
Hirsova, Romania      
Romania's Cultural Legacies. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Wednesday - Aug 7, 2024
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)
Day 8 - Thursday - Aug 8, 2024
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)
Day 9 - Friday - Aug 9, 2024
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)
Day 10 - Saturday - Aug 10, 2024
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)
Day 11 - Sunday - Aug 11, 2024
Novi Sad, Serbia
Novi Sad, Serbia      
Ilok, Croatia      
A Capital of Culture. Enjoy a brief cruise to Ilok while having lunch onboard. ILOK, CROATIA: Croatian Heritage and Hilltop Vintages. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Monday - Aug 12, 2024
Mohacs, Hungary      
Bus Travel      
Pecs, Hungary      
Bus Travel      
Mohacs, Hungary      
Underground Tombs and Heavenly Music. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13 - Tuesday - Aug 13, 2024
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary      
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)