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18 Night The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania Cruise and Land Tour

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18 Night The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania Cruise and Land Tour

From Bucharest, (Romania) to Vilshofen, (Germany)

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Avalon Illumination
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars

Cruise #: 14108193

Sail Date: Sunday, May 9, 2027

Return Date: Thursday, May 27, 2027

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Riverview		$9,857
Suite		$14,141

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18 Night The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - May 9, 2027

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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, cafes, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue.

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Monday - May 10, 2027

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Bucharest, Romania

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Sinaia, Romania

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Brasov, Romania

Castle in the Clouds. (Breakfast, Lunch)

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Tuesday - May 11, 2027

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Brasov, Romania

Legendary Bites in Brasov. (Breakfast, Dinner)

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Wednesday - May 12, 2027

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Brasov, Romania

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Bucharest, Romania

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Day 4 - Wednesday - May 12, 2027

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4

Cruise Begins

Oltenita, Romania

Your Suite Ship Awaits. Join your Avalon Suite Ship this afternoon for embarkation in Oltenita. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Thursday - May 13, 2027

Day
5

Rousse, Bulgaria

Svishtov, Bulgaria

Fortresses and Fountains in "Little Vienna". Sail to Svistov or join your ship there if you opted for the full-day tour. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday - May 14, 2027

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Vidin, Bulgaria

Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard with a Bulgarian folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday - May 15, 2027

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7

Iron Gates

Donji Milanovac, Serbia

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Lepenski Vir

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Donji Milanovac, Serbia

Golubac Fortress, Serbia

Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates. Before lunch onboard, you'll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge-forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Sunday - May 16, 2027

Day
8

Belgrade, Serbia

Fortresses and Folklore. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. You may choose to spend free time in Belgrade exploring Knez Mihailova Street-Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafes, shops, and cultural spots. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Monday - May 17, 2027

Day
9

Novi Sad, Serbia

A Capital of Culture. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - May 18, 2027

Day
10

Ilok, Croatia

Vukovar, Croatia

Croatian Heritage and Hilltop Vintages. Enjoy a short sailing to Vukovar during lunchtime. VUKOVAR, CROATIA: The Heroic Town on the Danube. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Wednesday - May 19, 2027

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Mohacs, Hungary

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Pecs, Hungary

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Mohacs, Hungary

Underground Tombs and Heavenly Music. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Thursday - May 20, 2027

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Budapest, Hungary

Hungary's Captivating Capital. 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 cafes and pubs or take a hike through the hills above the Danube. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday - May 21, 2027

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Budapest, Hungary

The Pearl of the Danube. Alternatively, take a free day to explore, with 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday - May 22, 2027

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Bratislava, Slovakia

Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle. This afternoon, enjoy free time to discover on your own Bratislava, the beautiful capital of Slovakia, rich in history and culture, but also a green city with its forests and parks just a hop away from the city center. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Sunday - May 23, 2027

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Vienna, Austria

Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte. You may decide to take a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-the former imperial summer home of the Habsburg monarchy. Spend free time strolling in the Karntner Strasse-the most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna or take a bike ride to a local cafe to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel. This evening, enjoy an unforgettable musical performance with an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Monday - May 24, 2027

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Durnstein, Austria

Ybbs an der Donau, Austria

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Melk, Austria

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Ybbs an der Donau, Austria

A King's Ransom and Castle Ruins. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Ybbs. YBBS: Excursion to MELK - Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - May 25, 2027

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Linz, Germany

Legendary, Lovely Linz. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. Alternatively, consider a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg-the city of Mozart-or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Wednesday - May 26, 2027

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Schlogener Schlinge, Austria

Passau, Germany

Vilshofen, Germany

Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. This morning, cruise through the Schlogen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river. Before sailing to Vilshofen, take a little free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley. Maybe stop at St. Stephan's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal. Enjoy a short sailing to Vilshofen. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Thursday - May 27, 2027

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Vilshofen, Germany

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Munich Airport before 8 am. (Breakfast)

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