Active & Discovery on The Lower Danube with 2 Nights in Transylvania
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- Welcome to Bucharest
- Visit Peles Castle
- Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula’s Bran Castle
- Choice of guided sightseeing in Bucharest or walk the Urban Delta or food tour; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi or hike the Kroushuna Waterfalls
- Choice of guided tour in Vidin, visit Baba Vida Fortress or wine tasting or hiking in Belogradchik
- Scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or Donji Milanovac off the beaten path tour or Djerdap National park hike; visit to Golubač fortress
- Choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk up to the Petrovaradin Fortress or wine tour; choice of Ilok guided tour or biking tour or beer tour
- Choice of guided tour or bike tour or meet the locals
- Looking for countless ways to experience four of the most fascinating European countries along the Lower Danube? Avalon’s Active & Discovery cruises present a diverse range of hands-on adventures that also engage your heart and mind throughout Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia
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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.
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Drive into the Carpathians to Sinaia to visit Peles castle. On the way, enjoy a local lunch. This afternoon continue to Brasov for the night.
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Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov followed by free time. In the evening enjoy a tour of Bran Castle of Dracula lore followed by dinner.
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Beautiful Boulevards and Bold History
ACTIVE Take a guided natural walk in the Văcărești Nature Park. Also known as Urban Delta, this wetland is home to more than 150 different species of birds and small mammals. Enjoy this green get away and learn more about ...
Cliff Houses and Revival Architecture
ACTIVE Follow your expert local guide through the beautiful eco-patch up to Kroushuna Waterfalls. OR: CLASSIC Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo—with its ancient stone houses clin...
Rocks, Ruins and Beauty in Bulgaria
ACTIVE Enjoy a panoramic trek on the rocky landscape of Belogradchik. OR: DISCOVERY Get to learn everything about the production technologies of the Bulgarian wines and enjoy a tasting of the various labels produced by a loc...
Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates
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Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—a natural border between Serbia and Romania.
ACTIVE Enjoy this scenic hike through Djerdap Natio...
A Capital of Culture
ACTIVE Enjoy a guided hike tour to the Petrovaradin part of the town. Located on the right bank of the Danube, across from the main part of Novi Sad, this area will amaze you for its scenic views, OR: DISCOVERY Get to learn more about the ...
Fortresses and Folklore
ACTIVE Get a real taste of Serbia on this guided bike tour focusing on the history of Belgrade, from WWII to today, OR: DISCOVERY Go way beyond the ordinary, and get to know Belgrade through its remarkable people and innovative minds.....
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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