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11 Night Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania Cruise and Land Tour from Budapest
Ship: Avalon Illumination
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 from Budapest, Hungary
Ended: Monday, May 11, 2026
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
departure of the Avalon Illumination. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
, the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Welcome to Budapest-Hungary's Captivating Capital. The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.
Day 2 - Friday - May 1, 2026
Budapest, Hungary
Cruise Begins
Budapest, Hungary
The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe. This afternoon, board your Suite Ship. This evening, enjoy dinner onboard. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3 - Saturday - May 2, 2026
Vukovar, Croatia
Ilok, Croatia
History and Beer. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Enjoy a brief cruise to Ilok while having lunch onboard. ILOK, CROATIA: History and Culture in Croatia. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Sunday - May 3, 2026
Novi Sad, Serbia
The Athens of Serbia. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Monday - May 4, 2026
Belgrade, Serbia
Fortresses and Folklore. Spend your free time exploring the city on your own this afternoon on Knez Mihailova Street-Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafes, shops, and cultural spots. This evening, you might like to join an Optional Excursion for an authentic dinner in the Quarter of Skadarlija. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Tuesday - May 5, 2026
Golubac Fortress, Serbia
Donji Milanovac, Serbia
Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates. Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge-a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Wednesday - May 6, 2026
Vidin, Bulgaria
Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Thursday - May 7, 2026
Rousse, Bulgaria
Fortresses and Folklore. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Friday - May 8, 2026
Oltenita, Romania
Cruise Ends
Bus Travel
Bucharest, Romania
Bus Travel
Brasov, Romania
Disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest. After the visit, drive to Brasov for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 10 - Saturday - May 9, 2026
Brasov, Romania
Bus Travel
Bran Castle, Romania
Bus Travel
Brasov, Romania
Transylvania Tales. In the evening, depart for Bran Castle of Dracula lore. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 11 - Sunday - May 10, 2026
Brasov, Romania
Bus Travel
Sinaia, Romania
Bus Travel
Bucharest, Romania
The "Paris of the East". Drive out the Carpathians to Bucharest; on the way, enjoy a local lunch. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafes, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 12 - Monday - May 11, 2026
Bucharest, Romania
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
