Tour Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest, 1 Night In Buchar

Accommodation

1 night in Budapest 1 night in Bucharest 2 nights in Transylvania 7 nights of accommodation onboard an Avalon Waterways River cruise ship

Meals

Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge. Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro’s tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

Transport

Avalon View or similar

Guide

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

Others

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship Panoramic windows throughout the ship Elegant, contemporary design & decor Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges Covered Observation Lounge Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day Elevator Non-smoking interior and staterooms Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections

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Insurance

Insurance not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

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Day 1 Day 1: Budapest, Hungary
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Budapest, Hungary

Welcome to Budapest—Hungary’s Captivating Capital

The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe’s shining city on the Danube.

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Day 2 Day 2: Budapest (Embarkation)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Budapest (Embarkation)

The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe

Activity classic:
Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.

This afternoon, board your Suite Ship®. This evening enjoy a dinner onboard.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MOHÁCS

Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 3 Day 3: Vukovar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Vukovar

History and Beer

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Activity discovery:
Join a Guided Walking Tour to discover the heritage, culture, and tradition of Vukovar and enjoy a beer tasting, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided City Tour to discover the captivating culture and tradition of Vukovar and learn about its rich history and heritage.

Enjoy a brief cruise to Ilok while having lunch onboard.

Location:
ILOK, CROATIA

History and Culture in Croatia

Activity classic:
Join a Guided tour of Ilok, with its 1,000-year-old wine making traditions still thriving and its medieval fortress protected for its Croatian cultural heritage. Refresh your spirit with a wine tasting in a local cellar and hear the stories of culture and tradition in the natural beauty of Eastern Croatia, OR:

Activity active:
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.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NOVI SAD

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 4 Day 4: Novi Sad, Serbia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Novi Sad, Serbia

The Athens of Serbia

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour of Novi Sad, the second largest town in Serbia. Admire its Austro-Hungarian old town, with its baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications.

Activity active:
Enjoy a Guided Hike Tour to the Petrovaradin part of the town. Located on the right bank of the Danube, across from the main part of Novi Sad, this area will amaze you for its scenic views, OR:

Activity discovery:
Get to learn more about the beekeeper profession on this Guided Tour of Novi Sad by stopping to the Honey Museum and by tasting local honey specialties.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADE

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 5 Day 5: Belgrade
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Belgrade

Fortresses and Folklore

Activity active:
Discover Belgrade’s central walkway with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity 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 world’s largest Orthodox churches.

Activity discovery:
Attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states.

Spend your free time exploring the city on your own this afternoon on Knez Mihailova Street—Belgrade’s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots.

This evening, you might like to join an Optional Excursion for an authentic Bohemian Dinner in the Quarter of Skadarlija.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GOLUBAČ

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 6 Day 6: Golubač–Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir–Iron Gates Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Golubač–Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir–Iron Gates Gorge

Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates

Activity 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 source of conflict between Serbia, the Habsburg Monarchy and the Ottoman Empire; OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour to the Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir with unique views of the Danube Gorge.

Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—a natural border between Serbia and Romania.

Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDIN

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 7 Day 7: Vidin, Bulgaria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Vidin, Bulgaria

Rocks, Ruins and Balkan Beauty

Activity active:
Join your Adventure Host for a bike tour around the city, OR:

Activity classic:
Join Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress, followed by a Guided Tour of Belogradchik. Marvel at the remarkable rock formations on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of natural elements, OR:

Activity discovery:
Discover more than two centuries of a proud family history of Bulgarian winemaking with a tour and tasting at a local winery. Here, you’ll enjoy a wine tasting in the cellars.

Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSE

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 8 Day 8: Rousse. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Rousse. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion

Fortresses, and Folklore

Activity active:
Explore Rousse’s old town by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity 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. Discover one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria (circa 4300 BC), as well as the Bulgarian Revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria’s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO OLTENITA

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 9 Day 9: Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)–Bucharest–Brasov
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)–Bucharest–Brasov

Disembark your Ship and transfer to Bucharest.

Activity 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 Nicolae Ceausescu.

After the visit drive to Brasov for the night.

Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 10 Day 10: Brasov
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Brasov

Activity 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.

Activity classic:
Take a Guided Tour of Bran Castle—the 1377 legendary home of the famed Romanian vampire, followed by a dinner in this amazing location.

Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 11 Day 11: Brasov–Sinaia–Bucharest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Brasov–Sinaia–Bucharest

The “Paris of the East.”

Activity 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 its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue.

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch

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Day 12 Day 12: Bucharest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Bucharest

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Meals:
Breakfast

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Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest, 1 Night In Buchar

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Itinerary of your trip Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest, 1 Night In Buchar

Day 1: Budapest, Hungary

Day 2: Budapest (Embarkation)

Day 3: Vukovar

Day 4: Novi Sad, Serbia

Day 5: Belgrade

Day 6: Golubač–Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir–Iron Gates Gorge

Day 7: Vidin, Bulgaria

Day 8: Rousse. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion

Day 9: Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)–Bucharest–Brasov

Day 10: Brasov

Day 11: Brasov–Sinaia–Bucharest

Day 12: Bucharest

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