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9-Night The Danube From Romania To Budapest With 1 Night In Bucharest Cruise

Aboard Avalon Illumination (Avalon Waterways) | Departing Bucharest to Budapest | 13 Available Departures from $5,421

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9 NightsDuration
Avalon WaterwaysCruise LineAvalon IlluminationCruise ShipBucharestEmbarkation PortEuropeRegion$5,421Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEBucharest, 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 11, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|70411
Apr 20, 2027Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate$7,910
Apr 26, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|70426
May 05, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,496Call for Exclusive Rate$7,895
May 11, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|70511
May 20, 2027Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate$7,395
May 26, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|70526
Jun 04, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,746Call for Exclusive Rate$8,145
Jun 10, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|70610
Jun 19, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,746Call for Exclusive Rate$8,145
Jun 25, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|70625
Jul 04, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,496Call for Exclusive Rate$7,895
Jul 10, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|70710
Jul 19, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,496Call for Exclusive Rate$7,895
Jul 25, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|70725
Aug 03, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,496Call for Exclusive Rate$7,895
Aug 09, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|70809
Aug 18, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,496Call for Exclusive Rate$7,895
Aug 24, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|70824
Sep 02, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,496Call for Exclusive Rate$7,895
Sep 08, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|70908
Sep 17, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,421Call for Exclusive Rate$7,820
Oct 07, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|71007
Oct 16, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,846Call for Exclusive Rate$8,245
Oct 22, 2027
Voyage #WOBB|71022
Oct 31, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$5,646Call for Exclusive Rate$8,045
PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

The Danube From Romania To Budapest With 1 Night In Bucharest Route Map
Day 1

Bucharest, Romania (BUH)

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA Welcome to Bucharest—The “Paris of the East” The day is yours to relax and enjoy Bucharest. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue.

Day 2

Bucharest (BUCHAREST)

BUCHAREST Beautiful Boulevards and Bold History 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’s 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator N

Day 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

Budapest (Disembarkation) (BUD)

BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation 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 9-Night The Danube From Romania To Budapest With 1 Night In Bucharest cruise aboard Avalon Illumination?

This 9-night Avalon Waterways voyage aboard Avalon Illumination embarks in Bucharest and concludes in Budapest, visiting Bucharest, Rousse, Vidin, Iron Gates, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Ilok, Mohacs. Fares start at $5,421 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

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