Balkan Discovery with 2 Nights in Transylvania 2023

11 days
From Budapest to Bucharest
4.6
232 traveler reviews

Balkan Discovery with 2 Nights in Transylvania 2023

11 days
From Budapest to Bucharest
4.6
232 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Age range 8 to 99
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Highlights

  • Board your Suite Ship in Budapest
  • Explore Mohacs and Pecs historical sites
  • Tour Ilok's ancient wineries and Novi Sad
  • See Belgrade's Saint Sava and city sights
  • Discover the Iron Gates and Golubac Fortress

Itinerary

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

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

90%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon View
    Avalon View
    The Avalon View is the newest addition to the 2020 Avalon Suite Ship fleet. With the youngest fleet of ships on Europe's waterways, Avalon W… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2019
    Guests
    166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    443 ft / 135 m
    Width
    12m / 39 ft
    Suites
    67
    Staterooms
    16
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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 day was largely free time as well. Pre-accommodation in Budapest was difficult to organise having been provided with the name of our hotel only a few weeks before departure. As we arrived in Budapest a few days prior to the commencement of the tour, by the time we were advised of the name of our hotel, it was completely booked and we were forced to find alternate accommodation. Discussions with other travellers (who booked with Globus) advised their cost was lower than ours by quite a substantial amount - plus, they were provided with higher level accommodation on the boat. So, for us, TourRadar seems like an overpriced broker and we would not choose to deal with TourRadar again. The boat trip was really enjoyable, great food, great staff and the room perfectly satisfactory.
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  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely friendly and helpful. One person was outstanding and needs to be mentioned: our cruise director GAYLE. She was just outstanding and the best we ever experienced.
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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.
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Dates & Availability

11 days
Balkan Discovery with 2 Nights in Transylvania 2023
From Budapest to Bucharest

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    Josephine

    Asked on April 20th, 2023

    What is the main nationality of tourists on board

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten April 2023

      In general, Avalon Waterways is a popular cruise line among English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. That being said, Avalon Waterways is a global cruise line that attracts passengers from all over the world, so it is likely that you would encounter a diverse group of nationalities on board.

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    Ian

    Asked on March 30th, 2023

    Can you please advise if this tour has the date 19th of May available? And for the cabin, the travellers prefer having the window, and on the higher deck, where it will eliminate the number of stairs.

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    Tour Details
    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten March 2023

      The only cabin category that still has availability is Category P Cabins. I've updated the pricing on the left side of this page to reflect 2 travellers in a Category P Twin (200 ft², Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony) on Royal Deck onboard the Avalon Passion departing on 09th May 2023.

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    Julia

    Asked on February 24th, 2022

    Do we book our own air and transfers from airport to hotel? What about tips for each excursion, separate or included in original cost?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten February 2022

      With Avalon normally you book your own flights separately but we can always check on a flight quote for you once you place a booking for the cruise. Airport transfers are normally included if you book flights with Avalon and arrive the day the cruise starts and finish the day the cruise ends. If you do not book flights with Avalon the transfers do come at an extra cost. Tips are not included and would need to be added on your own. 5 - 7 dollars per person per day is normally the recommended amount. If you wanted to tip excursion staff as well that is at your own discretion.

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Tour ID: 220717

  • Currencies
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    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    Euro
    Croatia
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Hungary and Serbia
    Type E
    Hungary and Serbia
    Type F
    Hungary and Serbia
  • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before October 2nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 2nd, 2025, a minimum payment of $750 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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