11-Night Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest, 1 Night In Bucharest & 2 Nights In Transylvania on Avalon Illumination (Avalon Waterways) from Budapest

11 NightsDuration

Avalon WaterwaysCruise Line Avalon IlluminationCruise Ship BudapestEmbarkation Port Eastern EuropeRegion $5,649Starting Fare

PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEBudapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Iron Gates, Vidin, Rousse, oltenita

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Departure Date	Return Date	Inside	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Advisor Quote & Perks
Apr 19, 2027 Voyage #WBOY\|70419	Apr 30, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	Call for Exclusive Rate	Call for Exclusive Rate	$7,998	Get Quote & Perks →1-888-883-0460
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Jun 18, 2027 Voyage #WBOY\|70618	Jun 29, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	$6,399	Call for Exclusive Rate	$8,498	Get Quote & Perks →1-888-883-0460
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Aug 02, 2027 Voyage #WBOY\|70802	Aug 13, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	Call for Exclusive Rate	Call for Exclusive Rate	$8,248	Get Quote & Perks →1-888-883-0460
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Sep 01, 2027 Voyage #WBOY\|70901	Sep 12, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	$6,799	Call for Exclusive Rate	$8,898	Get Quote & Perks →1-888-883-0460
Sep 16, 2027 Voyage #WBOY\|70916	Sep 27, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	Call for Exclusive Rate	Call for Exclusive Rate	$8,398	Get Quote & Perks →1-888-883-0460
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Oct 15, 2027 Voyage #WBOY\|71015	Oct 26, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	$6,599	Call for Exclusive Rate	$8,698	Get Quote & Perks →1-888-883-0460

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Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest, 1 Night In Bucharest & 2 Nights In Transylvania Route Map

Day 1

Budapest, Hungary (BUD)

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Welcome to Budapest—Hungary’s Captivating CapitalThe day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe’s shining city on the Danube.

Day 2

Budapest (Embarkation) (BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION))

BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION) The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.This afternoon, board your Suite Ship®. This evening, enjoy dinner onboard. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VUKOVAR(B,D)

Day 3

Vukovar (VUKOVAR)

VUKOVAR History and BeerVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walking Tour to discover the heritage, culture, and tradition of Vukovar and enjoy a beer tasting, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour to discover the captivating culture and tra

Day 4

Novi Sad, Serbia (NOVI SAD, SERBIA)

NOVI SAD, SERBIA The Athens of SerbiaACTIVE Join your Adventure Host on a Hike to the Petrovaradin part of the town, OR:DISCOVERY Get to learn more about the beekeeper profession on this Guided Tour of Novi Sad by stopping at the Honey Museum and by tasting local honey specialties, OR:CLASSIC Join a

Day 5

Belgrade (BELGRADE)

BELGRADE Fortresses and FolkloreACTIVE 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 many fascinating sights, including Saint Sava—one of the

Day 6

Golubac-Donji Milanovac Excursion To Lepenski Vir-Iron Gates Gorge (GOLUBAC-DONJI MILANOVAC. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR)

GOLUBAČ–DONJI MILANOVAC. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR–IRON GATES GORGE Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates CLASSIC Visit the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. You’ll hear about its tumultuous history as a border control for defense in the Middle Ages, and a

Day 7

Vidin, Bulgaria (VIDIN, BULGARIA)

VIDIN, BULGARIA Rocks, Ruins and Balkan BeautyACTIVE 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 formations, sculpted by 200 million years of natural element

Day 8

Rousse Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion (ROUSSE. VELIKO TARNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION)

ROUSSE. VELIKO TRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION Fortresses, and FolkloreACTIVE Explore Rousse's old town by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo—with its ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yantra River.

Day 9

Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)-Bucharest-Brasov (OLTENITA, ROMANIA (DISEMBARKATION)-BUCHAREST-BRASO)

OLTENITA, ROMANIA (DISEMBARKATION)–BUCHAREST–BRASOV Disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest. CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the Romanian capital city of Bucharest with its tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe—honoring WWI Romanian soldiers. See the Royal Palace Square—the scene of the city

Day 10

Brasov (BRASOV)

BRASOV Transylvania Tales CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Tour of Brasov and admire its gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture. In the evening, depart for Bran Castle of Dracula lore. CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Bran Castle—the 1377 legendary home of the famed Romanian vampire, followed by a dinner i

Day 11

Brasov-Sinaia-Bucharest (BRASOV-SINAIA-BUCHAREST)

BRASOV–SINAIA–BUCHAREST The “Paris of the East.” CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Tour of Visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of the royal family until 1947.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

Day 12

Bucharest (BUH)

BUCHAREST Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)

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What is included in the 11-Night Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest, 1 Night In Bucharest & 2 Nights In Transylvania cruise aboard Avalon Illumination?

This 11-night Avalon Waterways voyage aboard Avalon Illumination embarks in Budapest and concludes in Bucharest, visiting Budapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Iron Gates, Vidin, Rousse, oltenita. Fares start at $5,649 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

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