The Danube from Romania to Budapest
Embark your river cruise along the beautiful Danube River to Budapest in Oltenita, Romania. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Bulgaria’s ancient capital of Veliko Tarnovo, and visit the Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi. 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.
What’s Included:
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
- Return flights from Dublin to Bucharest / Budapest to Dublin
- Return airport transfers
- 1 pre night stay in Bucharest
- 8 nights onboard 5 star Avalon Passion
- Gourmet cuisine with breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner onboard
- Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Cocktail Hour every evening serving complimentary drinks and cocktails
- Your preference of Classic or Active included excursions and sightseeing
- Onboard gratuities included
- Club Lounge with 24-hour with complimentary hot beverages & snacks
- Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi
- 20kg check in bag per person
Upgrade to Panoramic Suite €900 per person
Price based on Deluxe Lower Stateroom
Single supplement from €1570
Note: Flights offered may be indirect
Holiday Highlights
Prices
| Dates | Cabin Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | Lower Deck | €3304 | Enquire Now |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Lower Deck | €3304 | Enquire Now |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Lower Deck | €3304 | Enquire Now |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Lower Deck | €3304 | Enquire Now |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Lower Deck | €3304 | Enquire Now |
| 27 Oct 2026 | Lower Deck | €3304 | Enquire Now |
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Booking Remarks
Optional insurance (conditions apply)A non-refundable, non-transferable booking deposit of 15% is required. Full payment if departure within 16 weeks.
Single supplement from €1570
Upgrade to Panorama Suite €900 pps
Holidays & offers are subject to availability at the time of booking
These prices are guidelines only and are subject to change and availability. Pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.
Itinerary
Bucharest, Romania
On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for one overnight stay.
Bucharest, Romania
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to your ship for boarding.
Rousse, Bugaria. Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion.
Fortresses and Fountains in “Little Vienna”
Active Excursion
Join a bike tour in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria’s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church. Later, enjoy a short scenic drive to explore the rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo, a UNESCO World Heritage. OR:
Classic Excursion
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 Bulgarian Revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi.
Sail to Svistov or join your ship there if you opted for the full-day tour.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDIN
Vidin, Bulgaria
VIDIN.
Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty
Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
Active Excursion
Wander and discover this town, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride, OR:
Classic Excursion
Join a Guided Tour of Belogradchik. See the remarkable rock formations on the slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of nature’s elements. Then, visit the mighty Baba Vida Fortress in nearby Vidin.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DONJI MILANOVAC
The Iron Gates
Iron Gates Gorde-Golubac, Serbia. Excursion to Lepenski Vir.
Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates
Before lunch on board, you’ll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania.
Classic Excursion
Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir—an important Mesolithic archaeological site chronicling prehistoric cultures, settlements, and art. Marvel at the ancient discoveries and artifacts, as well as the unique views the site affords of the Danube Gorge. Continue to the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADE
Belgrade, Serbia
Fortresses and Folklore
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active Excursion
Discover Belgrade’s central walkway with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion
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.
You may choose to join an Optional Guided Biking tour or spend free time in Belgrade exploring Knez Mihailova Street—Belgrade’s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots.
Discovery Excursion
Attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NOVI SAD
Novi Sad, Serbia
A Capital of Culture
Classic Excursion
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.
Active Excursion
Enjoy a walking tour in Novi Sad along the narrow streets that climb slowly to the top of the hill above the city to Petrovaradin Fortress, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Experience the sweet life in Serbia with a visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ILOK
Ilok, Croatia
Ilok, Croatia – Vukovar, Croatia
Croatian Heritage and Hilltop Vintages
Discovery Excursion
Take a walking tour of Ilok with a wine tasting in a local cellar with stories of Croatian tradition.
Enjoy a short sailing to Vukovar during lunchtime
VUKOVAR, CROATIA
The Heroic Town on the Danube
Classic Excursion
Enjoy a walking tour of Vukovar, the city the largest river port in Croatia.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MOHÁCS
Mohács, Hungary
Mohacs, Hungary. Excursion to Pecs.
Underground Tombs and Heavenly Music
Classic Excursion
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 a few remaining watermills performing stone-ground grain processing, OR:
Classic Excursion
Take a Guided Tour to nearby Pécs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with fascinating murals. You’ll also enjoy an organ concert on your tour.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST
Budapest, Hungary
Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.