Name: 15-Night The Danube From Romania To Germany aboard Avalon Illumination
Brand: Avalon Waterways
Availability: InStock

15 NightsDuration

Avalon WaterwaysCruise Line Avalon IlluminationCruise Ship oltenitaEmbarkation Port

$8,338Starting Fare

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Departure Date	Return Date	Inside	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Perks & Action
May 12, 2027 Sailing #1674966	May 27, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	Call for Exclusive Rate	Call for Exclusive Rate	$14,936	Book Now →Quote
Jun 11, 2027 Sailing #1674965	Jun 26, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	$9,688	Call for Exclusive Rate	$14,186	Book Now →Quote
Aug 10, 2027 Sailing #1674964	Aug 25, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	$8,638	Call for Exclusive Rate	$13,136	Book Now →Quote
Oct 23, 2027 Sailing #1674963	Nov 07, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	$8,338	Call for Exclusive Rate	$12,836	Book Now →Quote

PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Oltenita, Romania (Embarkation) (OLT)

OLTENITA, ROMANIA (EMBARKATION) Your Balkan Adventure Begins Flights into Bucharest must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Explore your Avalon Suite Ship® this evening and enjoy a dinner onboard. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSE(D)

Day 2

Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion (ROUSSE, BULGARIA. VELIKO TARNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCUR)

ROUSSE, BULGARIA. VELIKO TRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION Fortresses and Fountains in “Little Vienna” ACTIVE Join a bike tour in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria’s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church. Later, enjoy

Day 3

Vidin (VIDIN)

VIDIN Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host on a hike to Baba Vida Fortress, OR:CLASSIC Join Guided Sightseeing Tour to the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains and marvel at Belogradchik’s stunning rock f

Day 4

Iron Gates Gorge-Golubac, Serbia Excursion To Lepenski Vir (IRON GATES GORGE-GOLUBAC, SERBIA. EXCURSION TO LEP)

IRON GATES GORGE–GOLUBAČ, SERBIA. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates This morning, you’ll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania.CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir—an important Mesolithic archae

Day 5

Belgrade (BELGRADE)

BELGRADE Fortresses and Folklore Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Join a Guided Bike Tour along the Danube and explore the nooks and crannies of Belgrade, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade—where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge—and see the city’s

Day 6

Novi Sad (NOVI SAD)

NOVI SAD A Capital of CultureACTIVE Join your Adventure Host on a Hike to the Petrovaradin part of the town, OR:DISCOVERY Experience the sweet life in Serbia with a visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Novi Sad,

Day 7

Ilok, Croatia (ILOK, CROATIA)

ILOK, CROATIA Croatian Heritage and Hilltop VintagesACTIVE Explore more of Croatia on a Guided Bike Tour along Ilok’s city walls, into the central church, and the towns’ museum on your way to Principovac Castle and Estate, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided tour of Ilok, with its 1,000-year-old wine making

Day 8

Baja, Hungary Excursion To Pecs And Mohacs (BAJA, HUNGARY. EXCURSION TO PECS AND MOHACS)

BAJA, HUNGARY. EXCURSION TO PÉCS AND MOHÁCS Underground Tombs and Heavenly MusicCLASSIC Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács—the quiet Danube harbor town with its historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches. Tour the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermill—one of only

Day 9

Budapest (BUDAPEST)

BUDAPEST Hungary’s Captivating CapitalCLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.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 cafés and pubs or take a hike through the hills a

Day 10

Budapest (BUDAPEST)

BUDAPEST The Pearl of the DanubeACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host.Alternatively, take a free day to explore, with time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Try Budapest’s famous thermal bath sp

Day 11

Bratislava, Slovakia (BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA)

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning CastleACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the site of royal coronations at fantastic St. Martin’s Cathedra

Day 12

Vienna, Austria (VIENNA, AUSTRIA)

VIENNA, AUSTRIA Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and SachertorteACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Visit to House of Strauss and embark on an interactive journey through Vienna's illustrious past at an immersive audio-visual experience. Afte

Day 13

Durnstein-Wachau Valley (DURNSTEIN-WACHAU VALLEY)

DÜRNSTEIN–WACHAU VALLEY A King’s Ransom and Castle RuinsACTIVE Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in

Day 14

Linz (LINZ)

LINZ Legendary, Lovely LinzAsk about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk through the city’s historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz—Austria’s largest medieval square—and the towering white-marble Trinity Column, OR

Day 15

Schlogen Oxbow-Passau, Germany (SCHLOGEN OXBOW-PASSAU, GERMANY)

SCHLÖGEN OXBOW–PASSAU, GERMANY Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers MeetThis morning, cruise through the Schlögen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river.ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River,

Day 16

Vilshofen (Disembarkation) (VILS)

VILSHOFEN (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Munich airport before 8 am.(B)

COMPLIMENTARY EXTRAS

Available Promotions & Onboard Credits

One Complimentary Pre- or Post-Cruise Night OR $300 per Couple Savings (2027 Sailings) - Not combinable with some promotions. ACTION REQUIRED, click for terms.

ACTION REQUIRED for Amenity Confirmation please contact your advisor or our agency to ensure amenity combinability. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the amenity(ies) listed. • One Complimentary Pre or Post-Cruise Night OR $300 per Couple Savings* *Savings, applied to a purchased Land Extension, is provided only if the Pre or Post-Cruise Night is unavailable. Combinability: • Amenities are combinable with select supplier promotions and

15-Night The Danube From Romania To Germany Cruise

Upcoming Sailings & Stateroom Fares (4)

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Oltenita, Romania (Embarkation) (OLT)

Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion (ROUSSE, BULGARIA. VELIKO TARNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCUR)

Vidin (VIDIN)

Iron Gates Gorge-Golubac, Serbia Excursion To Lepenski Vir (IRON GATES GORGE-GOLUBAC, SERBIA. EXCURSION TO LEP)

Belgrade (BELGRADE)

Novi Sad (NOVI SAD)

Ilok, Croatia (ILOK, CROATIA)

Baja, Hungary Excursion To Pecs And Mohacs (BAJA, HUNGARY. EXCURSION TO PECS AND MOHACS)

Budapest (BUDAPEST)

Budapest (BUDAPEST)

Bratislava, Slovakia (BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA)

Vienna, Austria (VIENNA, AUSTRIA)

Durnstein-Wachau Valley (DURNSTEIN-WACHAU VALLEY)

Linz (LINZ)

Schlogen Oxbow-Passau, Germany (SCHLOGEN OXBOW-PASSAU, GERMANY)

Vilshofen (Disembarkation) (VILS)

Available Promotions & Onboard Credits

One Complimentary Pre- or Post-Cruise Night OR $300 per Couple Savings (2027 Sailings) - Not combinable with some promotions. ACTION REQUIRED, click for terms.