Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest, 1 Night In Bucharest & 2 Nights In Transylvania on Avalon Illumination

See the highlights of Eastern Europe on this Balkan river cruise adventure along the Danube River! This vacation has something for everybody-relaxing time on your ship and stops in the most fascinating cities, with free time and guided sightseeing-so you don’t miss a thing! You’ll begin with two overnights in the lively Hungarian capital of Budapest. See the iconic statues of Heroes’ Square, and with free time, explore the lovely lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion. Sail into beautiful Croatia, enjoy a guided sightseeing in Vukovar and discover Ilok with its 1,000-year-old winemaking tradition. Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, is one of the oldest cities in Europe, where the Sava River meets the Danube. The lively pedestrian boulevard of Knez Mihailova is dotted with historical buildings and charming cafés and you’ll see St. Sava, the world’s largest Orthodox Church. Continue your river cruise through the dramatic views of Iron Gates Gorge, visit Belogradchik’s fascinating rock formations, and Bulgaria’s ancient capital of Veliko Tarnovo. In Arbanassi, visit the Church of the Nativity, housing an impressive collection of frescoes. From Oltenita, transfer to Bucharest for guided sightseeing. Known as the "Paris of the East," a local expert will show you many of its historical treasures, such as the Arc de Triomphe. Take a trip to Transylvania to visit the Bran Castle-of Dracula Fame-the city of Brasov, and beautiful Peles Castle.
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Globetrotters wanting to see the world need only cruise down its legendary rivers. For those interested in seeing more of the world, there’s Avalon Waterways. Our Suite Ships® feature one-of-a-kind Panorama SuitesSM, with the widest opening windows in river cruising, the industry’s only Open-Air BalconySM and beds facing the incredible views. Beyond our
Apr 30, 2026 through
May 11, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
12:00 AM
11 Nights
from
$4,898.00
(USD)
Per Person
Includes discount: $750.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Budapest, Hungary | ||
2 | Budapest (Embarkation) | ||
3 | Vukovar | ||
4 | Novi Sad, Serbia | ||
5 | Belgrade | ||
6 | Golubac – Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir – Iron Gates Gorge | ||
7 | Vidin, Bulgaria | ||
8 | Rousse. Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion | ||
9 | Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation) – Bucharest – Brasov | ||
10 | Brasov | ||
11 | Brasov – Sinaia – Bucharest | ||
12 | Bucharest |