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11 NIGHTS | DEPARTING SEP 16, 2027 | AVALON ILLUMINATION

11-Night Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest, 1 Night In Bucharest & 2 Nights In Transylvania (Sep 16, 2027)

Aboard Avalon Illumination (Avalon Waterways) | Departing Budapest to Bucharest on Sep 16, 2027 | Fares from $8,398

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Avalon Illumination - Avalon Waterways
Avalon Illumination • Avalon Waterways
11 NIGHTS | AVALON WATERWAYS

11-Night Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest, 1 Night In Bucharest & 2 Nights In Transylvania

Embarking in Budapest and concluding in Bucharest aboard the elegant Avalon Illumination.

Starting Stateroom Fare$5,649 /person
Available Departures13 Sailings
Signature Travel PerksUp to $600 Credit
11 NightsDuration
Avalon WaterwaysCruise LineAvalon IlluminationCruise ShipBudapestEmbarkation PortEastern EuropeRegion$5,649Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEBudapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Iron Gates, Vidin, Rousse, oltenita
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Upcoming Sailings & Stateroom Fares (13)

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Departure DateReturn DateInsideOceanviewBalconySuiteAdvisor Quote & Perks
Apr 19, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|70419
Apr 30, 2027Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate$7,998
May 04, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|70504
May 15, 2027Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate$7,748
May 19, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|70519
May 30, 2027Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate$8,098
Jun 03, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|70603
Jun 14, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,649Call for Exclusive Rate$7,748
Jun 18, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|70618
Jun 29, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$6,399Call for Exclusive Rate$8,498
Jul 03, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|70703
Jul 14, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$6,399Call for Exclusive Rate$8,498
Jul 18, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|70718
Jul 29, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$6,399Call for Exclusive Rate$8,498
Aug 02, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|70802
Aug 13, 2027Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate$8,248
Aug 17, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|70817
Aug 28, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$6,399Call for Exclusive Rate$8,498
Sep 01, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|70901
Sep 12, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$6,799Call for Exclusive Rate$8,898
Sep 16, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|70916
Sep 27, 2027Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate$8,398
Sep 30, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|70930
Oct 11, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$6,049Call for Exclusive Rate$8,248
Oct 15, 2027
Voyage #WBOY|71015
Oct 26, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$6,599Call for Exclusive Rate$8,698
STATEROOM & SUITE SELECTION

Staterooms & Suites Aboard Avalon Illumination

Fares per person based on double occupancy. Request stateroom quote for exact cabin locations & deck choice.
CATEGORY: INSIDE

Interior Stateroom

Typical Size: 150 – 180 sq. ft.

Ideal budget-friendly retreat equipped with premium European hotel-style bedding, smart HDTV, private ensuite bathroom, and twice-daily steward service.

River Longship ClassAll Outside Views100% of cabins have windows or verandasInquire for Staterooms →
CATEGORY: OCEANVIEW

Oceanview / Window

Typical Size: 160 – 220 sq. ft.

Features expansive picture windows or French balconies overlooking scenic waterways, vanity desk, comfortable sitting area, and generous wardrobe storage.

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CATEGORY: BALCONY

Veranda / Balcony

Typical Size: 205 – 275 sq. ft.

Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors opening to your own private furnished outdoor teak veranda. Enjoy morning coffee or evening sunsets right from your room.

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CATEGORY: SUITE

Luxury Suite / Penthouse

Typical Size: 300 – 1,200+ sq. ft.

Expansive multi-room suite with private wraparound veranda, separate living and dining rooms, luxury bathroom with soaking tub, priority boarding, and dedicated butler.

From$7,748per guestRequest Suite Quote →
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE & AMENITIES

What’s Included Aboard Avalon Illumination (Avalon Waterways)

Every voyage includes extensive dining, entertainment, and stateroom amenities — enhanced by exclusive Vincent Vacations Signature Travel Network perks.

✓ Shore Excursions

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call, accompanied by certified local English-speaking guides and audio headsets.

✓ Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks

Complimentary sommelier-selected regional wines, beers, and soft drinks served with onboard lunch and multi-course dinners.

✓ Unlimited High-Speed Wi-Fi

Complimentary shipwide Wi-Fi internet access in all public lounges and staterooms throughout your voyage.

✓ 24-Hour Beverage Stations

Round-the-clock specialty coffees (espresso, cappuccino, latte), premium teas, and purified bottled water.

✓ Cultural Enrichment

Destination lectures, folklore performances, wine and cheese tastings, and port talks providing deep cultural immersion.

✓ Port Charges & Gratuities Assistance

All port taxes, harbor fees, and lock charges are included in your fare. Lock in exclusive Vincent Vacations onboard credit.

PORT-BY-PORT DESTINATION GUIDE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary & Port Highlights

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

Budapest, Hungary (BUD)

Sail past the illuminated Hungarian Parliament Building on the Danube, soak in historic thermal baths, and explore Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion.

Day 2

Budapest (Embarkation) (BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION))

Sail past the illuminated Hungarian Parliament Building on the Danube, soak in historic thermal baths, and explore Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion.

Day 3

Vukovar (VUKOVAR)

Enjoy guided walking tours, local culinary tastings, and shore excursion opportunities exploring the historic sights and culture of Vukovar.

Day 4

Novi Sad, Serbia (NOVI SAD, SERBIA)

Enjoy guided walking tours, local culinary tastings, and shore excursion opportunities exploring the historic sights and culture of Novi Sad, Serbia.

Day 5

Belgrade (BELGRADE)

Enjoy guided walking tours, local culinary tastings, and shore excursion opportunities exploring the historic sights and culture of Belgrade.

Day 6

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

Enjoy guided walking tours, local culinary tastings, and shore excursion opportunities exploring the historic sights and culture of Golubac-Donji Milanovac Excursion To Lepenski Vir-Iron Gates Gorge.

Day 7

Vidin, Bulgaria (VIDIN, BULGARIA)

Enjoy guided walking tours, local culinary tastings, and shore excursion opportunities exploring the historic sights and culture of Vidin, Bulgaria.

Day 8

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

Enjoy guided walking tours, local culinary tastings, and shore excursion opportunities exploring the historic sights and culture of Rousse Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion.

Day 9

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

Enjoy guided walking tours, local culinary tastings, and shore excursion opportunities exploring the historic sights and culture of Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)-Bucharest-Brasov.

Day 10

Brasov (BRASOV)

Enjoy guided walking tours, local culinary tastings, and shore excursion opportunities exploring the historic sights and culture of Brasov.

Day 11

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

Enjoy guided walking tours, local culinary tastings, and shore excursion opportunities exploring the historic sights and culture of Brasov-Sinaia-Bucharest.

Day 12

Bucharest (BUH)

Enjoy guided walking tours, local culinary tastings, and shore excursion opportunities exploring the historic sights and culture of Bucharest.

COMPLIMENTARY EXTRAS

Available Promotions & Onboard Credits

One Complimentary Pre- or Post-Cruise Night OR $300 per Couple Savings (2027 Sailings)

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...

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Frequently Asked Questions About 11-Night Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest, 1 Night In Bucharest & 2 Nights In Transylvania (Avalon Illumination)

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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