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- Day 1 BUCHAREST, ROMANIA Welcome to Bucharest--The "Paris of the East" The day is yours to relax and enjoy Bucharest. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue.
- Day 2 BUCHAREST-SINAIA-BRASOV Romanian Royalty CLASSIC Drive into the Carpathians to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle. On the way, visit the legendary Cantacuzino Castle and enjoy a local lunch. This afternoon, continue to Brasov for the night.(B,L)
- Day 3 BRASOV Transylvania Tales CLASSIC Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of followed by free time. CLASSIC In the evening enjoy a tour of Bran Castle of Dracula lore followed by dinner. (B,D)
- Day 4 BRASOV-BUCHAREST-OLTENITA (EMBARKATION) Historic Bucharest CLASSIC Join a Guided Excursion in Bucharest, see the Royal Palace Square--the scene of the city 's 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.Join your Avalon Suite Ship® this afternoon, for embarkation in Oltenita.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSE(B,D)
- Day 5 ROUSSE, BULGARIA. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION Fortresses and Fountains in "Little Vienna" ACTIVE Join a bike tour in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC 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 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(B,L,D)
- Day 6 VIDIN Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host on a hike to Baba Vida Fortress, OR:CLASSIC Join Guided Sightseeing Tour to the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains and marvel at Belogradchik's stunning rock formations, sculpted by 200 million years of natural elements, OR:DISCOVERY Discover more than two centuries of a proud family history of Bulgarian winemaking with a tour and tasting at a local winery. Following, explore the nearby port town on a Guided Sightseeing.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DONJI MILANOVAC(B,L,D)
- Day 7 IRON GATES GORGE-GOLUBA?, SERBIA. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates This morning, you'll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge--forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. CLASSIC 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 Goluba?, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADE(B,L,D)
- Day 8 BELGRADE Fortresses and FolkloreJoin your Adventure Host for today's special activities.ACTIVE Join a Guided Bike Tour along the Danube and explore the nooks and crannies of , OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of --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 spend free time in exploring Knez Mihailova Street--'s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots. DISCOVERY Attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NOVI SAD(B,L,D)
- Day 9 NOVI SAD A Capital of CultureACTIVE Join your Adventure Host on a Hike to the Petrovaradin part of the town, OR:DISCOVERY Experience the sweet life in Serbia with a visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and ?ivanovi? Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of , the second largest town in Serbia. Admire its Austro-Hungarian old town, with its baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ILOK (B,L,D)
- Day 10 ILOK, CROATIA Croatian Heritage and Hilltop VintagesACTIVE Explore more of Croatia on a Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls, into the central church, and the towns' museum on your way to Principovac Castle and Estate, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided tour of Ilok, with its 1,000-year-old wine making traditions still thriving and its medieval fortress protected for its Croatian cultural heritage. Refresh your spirit with a wine tasting in a local cellar and hear the stories of culture and tradition in the natural beauty of Eastern Croatia.Enjoy a short sailing to Vukovar during lunchtimeVUKOVAR, CROATIAThe Heroic Town on the DanubeDISCOVERY Join a Guided Walking Tour to discover the heritage, culture, and tradition of Vukovar and enjoy a beer tasting, OR:CLASSIC 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(B,L,D)
- Day 11 MOHÁCS, HUNGARY. EXCURSION TO PÉCS Underground Tombs and Heavenly MusicCLASSIC 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 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(B,L,D)
- Day 12 BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Budapest airport before 8 am.(B)
Name: The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania
Brand: Avalon
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: River Cruise
Start City: Bucharest
End City: Budapest
Notes: In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary. Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
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