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8-Night The Danube From Romania To Budapest Cruise

Aboard Avalon Illumination (Avalon Waterways) | Departing oltenita to Budapest | 13 Available Departures from $5,162

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8 NightsDuration
Avalon WaterwaysCruise LineAvalon IlluminationCruise ShipoltenitaEmbarkation Port$5,162Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEoltenita, Rousse, Vidin, Iron Gates, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Ilok, Mohacs
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Upcoming Sailings & Stateroom Fares (13)

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Departure DateReturn DateInsideOceanviewBalconySuiteAdvisor Quote & Perks
Apr 12, 2027
Voyage #WOB|70412
Apr 20, 2027Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate$7,651
Apr 27, 2027
Voyage #WOB|70427
May 05, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,237Call for Exclusive Rate$7,636
May 12, 2027
Voyage #WOB|70512
May 20, 2027Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate$7,136
May 27, 2027
Voyage #WOB|70527
Jun 04, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,487Call for Exclusive Rate$7,886
Jun 11, 2027
Voyage #WOB|70611
Jun 19, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,487Call for Exclusive Rate$7,886
Jun 26, 2027
Voyage #WOB|70626
Jul 04, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,237Call for Exclusive Rate$7,636
Jul 11, 2027
Voyage #WOB|70711
Jul 19, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,237Call for Exclusive Rate$7,636
Jul 26, 2027
Voyage #WOB|70726
Aug 03, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,237Call for Exclusive Rate$7,636
Aug 10, 2027
Voyage #WOB|70810
Aug 18, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,237Call for Exclusive Rate$7,636
Aug 25, 2027
Voyage #WOB|70825
Sep 02, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,237Call for Exclusive Rate$7,636
Sep 09, 2027
Voyage #WOB|70909
Sep 17, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,162Call for Exclusive Rate$7,561
Oct 08, 2027
Voyage #WOB|71008
Oct 16, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,587Call for Exclusive Rate$7,986
Oct 23, 2027
Voyage #WOB|71023
Oct 31, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,387Call for Exclusive Rate$7,786
PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

The Danube From Romania To Budapest Route Map
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 archa

Day 5

Belgrade (BELGRADE)

BELGRADE Fortresses and FolkloreJoin 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 m

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 (Disembarkation) (BUD)

BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Budapest airport before 8 am.(B)

COMPLIMENTARY EXTRAS

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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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What is included in the 8-Night The Danube From Romania To Budapest cruise aboard Avalon Illumination?

This 8-night Avalon Waterways voyage aboard Avalon Illumination embarks in oltenita and concludes in Budapest, visiting oltenita, Rousse, Vidin, Iron Gates, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Ilok, Mohacs. Fares start at $5,162 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

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