Begin your exciting European vacation with one night in Bucharest, Romania, before embarking on your river cruise along the beautiful Danube River to Budapest, Hungary. Take in the sights in Bucharest, including the Arc de Triomphe—built in honor of WWI soldiers—and the historical Royal Palace Square. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Constanta and Bulgaria’s ancient capital of Veliko Tarnovo. Take pictures of Belogradchik’s eclectic group of rock formations and the spectacular views as you cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge. Visit Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Continue up the Danube and take an excursion to the ancient city of Pécs, Hungary. These and countless other memorable moments await you on this fascinating Danube River cruise through Eastern Europe.
Itinerary
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.
BUCHAREST- OLTENITA (EMBARKATION)
Take a Guided Tour of the Romanian capital city of Bucharest with its tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe. Travel to Oltenita to board your Avalon Suite Ship® this afternoon. (B,D)
CERNAVODA. EXCURSION TO CONSTANTA
Join a Guided Tour to Constanta, the most important commercial center in Romania. Visit the Natural History and Archeological Museum to discover the history of early Romanian cultures. Enjoy a visit to a local winery to learn about traditional Romanian wines with a tasting. (B,L,D)
ROUSSE, BULGARIA. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION
You may choose to join a walk through the park in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host. Perhaps partake in a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo. (B,L,D)
VIDIN
Wander and discover this town, join your Adventure Host for a walk. Or choose to join Guided Sightseeing in Vidin, followed by a Guided Tour of Belogradchik. (B,L,D)
DONJI MILANOVAC, SERBIA–IRON GATES GORGE. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR- GOLUBAČ
Before lunch on board, you’ll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge.
Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir—an important Mesolithic archaeological site chronicling prehistoric cultures, settlements, and art. Perhaps visit the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. (B,L,D)
BELGRADE
Discover Belgrade's central walkway with your Adventure Host. Perhaps join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade. (B,L,D)
NOVI SAD
Join your Adventure Host on this walk in and around town. Perhaps enjoy a walking tour in Novi Sad or experience the sweet life in Serbia with a visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci. (B,L,D)
ILOK, CROATIA
Take a walking tour of Ilok with a wine tasting in a local cellar with stories of Croatian tradition. Or enjoy a walking tour of Vukovar, the city the largest river port in Croatia. (B,L,D)
MOHÁCS, HUNGARY. EXCURSION TO PÉCS
Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács. Or take a Guided Tour to nearby Pécs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs. (B,L,D)
BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
*Prices are based on Double Occupancy and include all taxes & port charges.
*Travel insurance, extra nights, airport transfers and airfare are additional. Please inquire.
*Deposit amount is $250 Per Person, non-refundable. Final Payment due on June 25, 2024
*Save $950 per person when you book and deposit by March 27, 2024.
Pricing
Deluxe:
Category E - $7,334 per person
Category D - $7,655 per person
Panorama:
Category B - $9,519 per person
Category A - $9,583 per person
Category P - $9,647 per person
Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.
