AVALON WATERWAYS
11 Days | The Danube from
the Black Sea to Budapest
Westbound (WOBB)

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BUCHAREST TO BUDAPEST

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. Fetesti. Embark. Beautiful Boulevards and Bold History. Travel to Fetesti to board your Avalon Suite Ship® this afternoon. Explore your Avalon Suite Ship® this evening and enjoy a dinner on board. (B, D)

CLASSIC — Take a Guided Tour of the Romanian capital city of Bucharest with its tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe—honoring WWI Romanian soldiers. See the Royal Palace Square—the scene of the city’s 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

DISCOVERY — After dinner, attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the Danube Delta.

Day 3 | St. Georghe. Excursion to the Danube Delta. A Mighty River’s Entrance into the Sea. (B,L,D)

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 Special Celebration to mark Kilometer “0”—the end of the Danube River’s 2,845 km journey—from the source in the Black Forest to its delta into the Black Sea.

Day 4 | Cernova. Excursion to Constanta. Romanian Commerce and Cultural Legacies on the Black Sea. (B,L,D)

CLASSIC — Join a Guided Tour to Constanta, the most important commercial center in Romania, situated on the Black Sea. Visit the Natural History and Archeological Museum to discover the history of early Romanian cultures.

Day 5 | Rousse, Bulgaria. Veliko Tarnova and Arbanassi Excursion. Fortresses and Fountains in Bulgaria’s “Little Vienna.” Sail to Svistov. (B,L,D)

CLASSIC — Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria’s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church, OR:

ACTIVE — Join a walk through the park with your Avalon Adventure Host.

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 the Bulgarian Revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi. Later, join your ship in Svistov.

Day 6 | Vidin. Rocks and Ruins—Things of Beauty in Bulgaria. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show. (B,L,D)

CLASSIC — Join Guided Sightseeing in Vidin, followed by a Guided Tour of Belogradchik. Marvel at the remarkable rock formations on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of natural elements.

Day 7 | Donji Milanovac, Serbia. Iron Gates Gorge. Excursion to Lepenski Vir. 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—forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (B,L,D)

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.

Day 8 | Belgrade, Serbia. Fortresses and Folklore of Serbia Past and Present. You may choose to join an Optional Guided Biking tour or spend free time in Belgrade exploring Knez Mihailova Street—Belgrade’s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots. (B,L,D)

CLASSIC — Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade—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.

Day 9 | Osijek, Croatia. History and Culture of Croatia. This afternoon you might join a Guided Optional Excursion to Vukovar. (B,L,D)

CLASSIC — Join a morning Guided Walking Tour of the Croatian city of Osijek, located at the confluence of the Danube and Drava Rivers. Visit Tvrđa, the most well preserved fortress of Croatia, home of many educational institutions.

DISCOVERY — Attend a musical concert performed by the talented young artists of the music school of Osijek at Franjo Kuhac.

Day 10 | Mohacs, Hungary. Excursion to Pecs. Underground Tombs and Soaring Music. Start the day with a Morning Stretch with your Avalon Adventure Host. (B,L,D)

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.

Day 11 | Budapest. Disembark. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.

WESTBOUND ITINERARY (WOBB) 11 DAYS | BUCHAREST TO BUDAPEST