River Cruises from Budapest to Bucharest
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- Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Bucharest 2025
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- Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Transylvania 2026
- Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest, 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Transylvania 2026
- Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest & 1 Night in Bucharest 2026
An 11-day adventure from Budapest to Bucharest sails aboard Avalon's Suite Ships. Glide through Iron Gates Gorge, visit Veliko Târnovo's ancient stone houses, and tour Bran Castle. Relax in Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall windows while savoring chef-prepared regional cuisine.
Duration 11 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$5,148+$210 upfront costs
The route from Budapest's Heroes' Square winds through Croatia's Vukovar and Serbia's Iron Gates Gorge. Marvel at Bulgaria's Belogradchik rocks before reaching Bucharest. Luxuriate aboard Avalon Waterways' ships with Panorama Suites, complete with guided tours and local wine tastings.
Duration 12 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
- US$5,427+$210 upfront costs
Duration 20 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $18,210
47% Off- US$9,665You save $8,545
The 20-day path from Budapest to Bucharest flows aboard Scenic's luxury ships. Pass through Iron Gates gorge, visit medieval fortresses at Golubac, and tour UNESCO sites. The finale includes Transylvania's Bran Castle and Peles Castle, with stays in historic Brasov and cultural Bucharest.
Duration 20 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $18,210
47% Off- US$9,665You save $8,545
A 9-day route from Budapest's Parliament to Bucharest's Arc de Triumphe unfolds aboard the Avalon Expression. The path leads through Iron Gates Gorge to Veliko Târnovo's ancient stone houses and Belogradchik's 200-million-year-old rock formations, all while enjoying premium suite accommodations.
Duration 9 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
47% Off- US$4,398+$210 upfront costs
The route starts in Budapest near Heroes' Square, covering 483 miles to Bucharest. Highlights include Vukovar's historic sites, Belgrade's Saint Sava Church, and Iron Gates Gorge before concluding at Bucharest's Arc de Triomphe. Includes 7 nights aboard Avalon Suite Ship plus luxury hotel stays.
Duration 10 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
47% Off- US$4,677+$210 upfront costs
Duration 9 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
47% Off- US$4,298+$231 upfront costs
Duration 11 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
47% Off- US$5,088+$231 upfront costs
Duration 12 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
47% Off- US$5,367+$231 upfront costs
Duration 10 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Avalon Waterways From
47% Off- US$4,577+$231 upfront costs
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