From the Danube Delta to Prague – Cruise Only
Overview
Highlights
- Onboard welcome reception
- Excursion to Danube Delta; km 0 celebration
- Guided sightseeing, visit the National History and Archaeological Museum in Constanta Day 4 Rousse. Excursion to Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi:
- Guided sightseeing, visit Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo, and the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativityin Arbanassi; or guided sightseeing of Rousse
- Guided sightseeing to Vidin’s fortress and see the rock formations in Belogradchik Day 6 Iron Gates–Donji Milanovac:
- Cruise through the Iron Gates gorge; visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Guided sightseeing; lecture on board
- Guided tour and organ concert in Pécs
- Day at leisure Day 10 Budapest:
- Guided tour, see Heroes’ Square Day 11 Bratislava:
What's this trip about?
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Popular Trips
Itinerary
BUCHAREST Travel to Fetesti to board your Avalon Suite Ship® this afternoon. FETESTI (EMBARKATION) Your Balkan Adventure Begins Explore your Avalon Suite Ship® this evening and enjoy a dinner on board. DISCOVERY After dinner, attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the Danube Delta. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ST. GHEORGHE (D)
ST. GHEORGHE. DANUBE DELTA EXCURSION From the Black Forest to the Black Sea CLASSIC Join a small-boat Guided Tour of the best preserved of Europe’s deltas -2,200 square miles of rivers, canals, marshes, tree-fringed lakes and reed islands. DISCOVERY Enjoy a Specia...
CERNAVODĂ. CONSTANTA EXCURSION Romanian Commerce and Cultural Legacies on the Black Sea Start the day with a Morning Stretch with your Avalon Adventure Host. CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to Constanta, the most important commercial center in Romania, situated on the Bl...
ROUSSE, BULGARIA Fortresses and Fountains in Bulgaria’s “Little Vienna” CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria’s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church, OR: ACTIVE Join a Jog through the park with your Avalon Adventure Host....
VIDIN Rocks and Ruins—Things of Beauty in Bulgaria CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to Belogradchik to see the remarkable rock formations on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DONJI MILANOVAC (B,L,D)
DONJI MILANOVAC, SERBIA–IRON GATES GORGE. LEPENSKI VIR EXCURSION Ancient Art, Archaeological Artifacts, and Gauntlet of the Iron Gates Before lunch on board, you’ll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—a natural border between Serbia and Romania....
BELGRADE, SERBIA Fortresses and Folklore of Serbia Past and Present CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade—where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge—and see the city’s many fascinating sites, including Saint Sava—one of the world’s largest Orthodox Chu...
MOHÁCS, HUNGARY Archaeological Tombs and Turkish Architecture CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour to nearby Pécs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs with fascinating murals, as well as Turkish architecture. You’ll also enjoy an organ concert on your tour. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST (B,L,D)
BUDAPEST Welcome to Budapest—Hungary’s Captivating Capital With a free day to explore, take time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Try Budapest’s famous thermal bath spas, then dine in a garden or rooftop eatery. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST (B,L,D)
BUDAPEST The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square. Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA (B,L,D)
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Classic and Contemporary—from Cathedrals and Castle Walls to Art Gallery Halls CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk, including the quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and fantastic St. Martin’s Cathedral. Enjoy some free time to take Nordic walkin...
VIENNA Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte DISCOVERY Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vienna, including the Kuntskammer’s Habsburg Dynasty collection. CLASSIC Later, choose a complimentary ticket for a local Viennese Museum Visit, or join in more Guided ...
DÜRNSTEIN—WACHAU VALLEY Fairytale Castles, Kings, and Cobblestones CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle during the Crusades, OR: ACTIVE Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins for a ...
LINZ, AUSTRIA Fall in Love with Linz–Legendary Art, Music, and the Linzer Torte! CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk through the historic and beautiful sites along the shore of the Danube and see Hauptplatz—Austria’s largest medieval square—and the towering white-marble Trini...
PASSAU—SCHLÖGEN OXBOW Go for Baroque in Passau–Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers meet This morning, cruise through the Schlögen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river. CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about Passau, the ...
DEGGENDORF, GERMANY (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
- Special Interest Cruise: Habsburg & Royalty July 2
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Avalon Waterways.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Avalon Waterways Reviews & Ratings
Other Avalon Waterways Reviews
My husband and I went on our first trip from Amsterdam to Basel. It was so great and as it was my first big OE the sights were very breath-taking.
The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lo...
Great Staff
The staff was interactive, polite, and memorable. We were lucky enough to have met and interacted with the staff on 2 different boats. Avalon handled the necessary c...
Avalon consistency—good!
Cabins always great. Food very good. I wish there were semi-dry white wine offered at dinner. (Rieslings, not dry). Christmas market in Colmar was not enjoyable, way...
Travelers also viewed
Tour Operator
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
Accommodation
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations