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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania 2025

25 days
From Amsterdam to Bucharest
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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania 2025 - Avalon Waterways
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Tour Operator:
Avalon Waterways
Ship capacity:
160
Age range:
8 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
253901
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Highlights

  • Explore Amsterdam on a guided canal cruise
  • Bike through Cologne's historic streets
  • Taste Rüdesheimer coffee in scenic vineyards
  • Tour Melk's Benedictine Abbey and its frescoes
  • Discover Budapest's iconic Heroes' Square

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 AMSTERDAM
  3. Day 3 COLOGNE, GERMANY
  4. Day 4 RHINE GORGE–RÜDESHEIM
  5. Day 5 MILTENBERG
  6. Day 6 WÜRZBURG
  7. Day 7 VOLKACH
  8. Day 8 BAMBERG
  9. Day 9 ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG
  10. Day 10 REGENSBURG
  11. Day 11 PASSAU
  12. Day 12 MELK–WACHAU VALLEY
  13. Day 13 VIENNA
  14. Day 14 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
  15. Day 15 BUDAPEST
  16. Day 16 VUKOVAR
  17. Day 17 NOVI SAD, SERBIA
  18. Day 18 BELGRADE
  19. Day 19 GOLUBAČ—DONJI MILANOVAC. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR—IRON GATES GORGE
  20. Day 20 VIDIN, BULGARIA
  21. Day 21 ROUSSE. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION
  22. Day 22 OLTENITA, ROMANIA (DISEMBARKATION)–BUCHAREST
  23. Day 23 BRASOV
  24. Day 24 BRASOV–SINAIA–BUCHAREST
  25. Day 25 BUCHAREST
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What's Included

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  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

Number of tours

747

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and small-ship cruising with a young fleet, the most included shore excursions, the widest range of choices and extraordinary itineraries. Our Suite Ships® feature one-of-a-kind Panorama SuitesSM, with the widest opening windows in...

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Expression
    Avalon Expression
    Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships®, the Avalon Expression came onto the European river cruising scene with a ban… Read more
    Built
    2013
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

Customer Reviews

  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food
  • Laurence
    · June 18th, 2024
    Although we did not actually do the river cruise because of high water levels, we were taken on excursions by coach.

Dates & Availability

25 days
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania 2025
From Amsterdam to Bucharest

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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    Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Netherlands and Romania
    Type E
    Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Netherlands and Romania
    Type F
    Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Netherlands and Romania
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Croatia, Germany and Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 26th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 26th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Avalon Waterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.