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Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest, 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Transylvania 2025

12 days
From Budapest to Bucharest
4.6
230 traveler reviews
Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest, 1 Night in Bucharest & 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:
253965
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Highlights

  • Explore Budapest's iconic Heroes' Square
  • Taste Vukovar's culture with a beer sampling
  • Tour Novi Sad's Austro-Hungarian architecture
  • See Belgrade's massive Saint Sava Church
  • Visit the medieval Fortress of Golubac

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
  2. Day 2 BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION)
  3. Day 3 VUKOVAR
  4. Day 4 NOVI SAD, SERBIA
  5. Day 5 BELGRADE
  6. Day 6 GOLUBAČ–DONJI MILANOVAC. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR–IRON GATES GORGE
  7. Day 7 VIDIN, BULGARIA
  8. Day 8 ROUSSE. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION
  9. Day 9 OLTENITA, ROMANIA (DISEMBARKATION)–BUCHAREST–BRASOV
  10. Day 10 BRASOV
  11. Day 11 BRASOV–SINAIA–BUCHAREST
  12. Day 12 BUCHAREST
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • 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

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Passion
    Avalon Passion
    Offering splendid river views, the Avalon Passion offers an exciting array of state-of-the-art amenities. Each Panorama Suite is fitted w… Read more
    Built
    2016
    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

  • Annette
    · September 14th, 2024
    Tour advertised as 6-day tour but in fact the first day we were provided with hotel accommodation only. The second...
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  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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  • 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

12 days
Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest, 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Transylvania 2025
From Budapest to Bucharest

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Good to Know

  • Currencies
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    kn
    Kuna
    Croatia
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
    Euro
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania
    Type E
    Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania
    Type F
    Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia and Hungary. Ideally 6 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 11th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 11th, 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.
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