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The Danube from Romania to Budapest 2026

9 days
From Oltenita to Budapest
4.6
231 traveler reviews
The Danube from Romania to Budapest 2026 - Avalon Waterways
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Bucharest and board your cruise
  • Cycle or tour through Bulgaria's Rousse
  • See Belogradchik rocks and Vidin fortress
  • Tour ancient Lepenski Vir and Iron Gates
  • Taste wine in Ilok and tour Vukovar

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 OLTENITA, ROMANIA (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 ROUSSE, BULGARIA. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION
  3. Day 3 VIDIN
  4. Day 4 DONJI MILANOVAC, SERBIA–IRON GATES GORGE. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR
  5. Day 5 BELGRADE
  6. Day 6 NOVI SAD
  7. Day 7 ILOK, CROATIA
  8. Day 8 MOHÁCS, HUNGARY. EXCURSION TO PÉCS
  9. Day 9 BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION)
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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

756

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

96%

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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Cancellation Policy

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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

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  • SR
    · June 17th, 2022
    We waited for two years to enjoy this cruise! And yes...it was risky...even though vaccinated and boostered plenty of people got mild cases of Covid. We were coached on taking mask precautions...and for the most part we masked in the excursion buses and at buffet lines. But you get friendly with other diners and spend time with them in social settings not always masked. I thought Mihai/Mike was very attentive to people's health and safety. And was a FANTASTIC Cruise Director...the ship was always cleaned and inviting. The food was excellent and plentiful..as was the beverages! The excursions were without a doubt the best way to really see/get to know these countries...and conveniently! The Balkans have individual border rules, money and language! I cannot image doing it without enjoying the trip through cruising! Avalon...I will definitely cruise with you again!!!
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    Trip date: May 2022
  • LP
    · October 16th, 2019
    Good tour with very informed guides. Transylvania exceeded my expectations.
    Trip date: September 2019
  • JG
    · October 8th, 2019
    It is all the support Tourradar provides that make the River Cruise great! Thank you Tourradar we definitely would recommend you to our friends!
    Trip date: September 2019
  • GE
    · September 26th, 2019
    Well organized tour. We enjoyed the food. The young lady who cleaned our room was excellent.
    Trip date: September 2019
  • EW
    · August 2nd, 2019
    Stops along the way were okay. I wish there had been a stop at the re-built castle complex. I don't remember the name of this castle, but it was very beautiful when lit-up at night and viewed from the river boat. Instead of a fitness room on board, a spa offering facials, pedicures, and massages, etc., would have been better.
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • L
    · September 6th, 2018
    All members of the crew bent over backwards to exceed our expectations. The food was great, the room immaculate, great bathroom,loved the instant balcony just by sliding the glass door.The guides were very knowledgeable and understandable, and the excursions were amazing. A once in a lifetime experience.
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    Trip date: August 2018

Dates & Availability

9 days
The Danube from Romania to Budapest 2026
From Oltenita to Budapest

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    21 Sep, 2026
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    6 Oct, 2026
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 288093

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

    As a traveler 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 March 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 28th, 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.
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