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Balkan Discovery on Avalon Passion

Cruise, River cruise, Small Ship/Yacht
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Experience the extraordinary destinations of Eastern Europe on this Danube River cruise adventure through the Balkans. You’ll cruise through the rich landscapes and cultural locales of Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest, the lively Hungarian capital, and sail into beautiful Croatia. Enjoy a guided sightseeing in Vukovar and discover Ilok with its 1,000-year-old winemaking tradition. Take a fascinating guided tour of the Serbian capital of Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe, where the Sava River meets the Danube. Cruise through the dramatic views of Iron Gates Gorge-a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Visit Bulgaria’s Belogradchik, and see the fascinating rock formations sculpted by natural elements for over 200 million years. On an excursion to the ancient Bulgarian capital of Veliko Tarnovo, you’ll visit Arbanassi’s Church of the Nativity, housing an impressive collection of frescoes.

About Avalon Passion
About Avalon Waterways
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See the World Your Way! 

Here, the Possibilities are as Wide Open as the Views!
Globetrotters wanting to see the world need only cruise down its legendary rivers. For those interested in seeing more of the world, there’s Avalon Waterways. Our Suite Ships® feature one-of-a-kind Panorama SuitesSM, with the widest opening windows in river cruising, the industry’s only Open-Air BalconySM and beds facing the incredible views. Beyond our wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows is a world waiting to be explored – in a way, and at a pace that suits our cruisers. With Avalon Waterways, cruisers are invited to be choosers!

We’ve Spent Nearly a Century Planning your Vacation.
When you select a Avalon vacation, you’re choosing experience, passion, and perfection. Our dedication began almost a century ago when a young Antonio Mantegazza became inspired to share the stories of his home while using his family’s rowboat to transport lumber across beautiful Lake Lugano in Switzerland. He soon began transporting tourists instead, and what began on a spring day in 1928 blossomed into the worldwide name in travel.

Aug 22, 2025 through
Aug 29, 2025
Aug 18, 2025 7:00 PM
7 Nights from
$3,759.00 (USD)
Per Person
Includes discount: $750.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
Jun 25, 2025 through
Jul 02, 2025
Jun 21, 2025 7:00 PM
7 Nights from
$3,909.00 (USD)
Per Person
Includes discount: $500.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
Oct 19, 2025 through
Oct 26, 2025
Oct 15, 2025 7:00 PM
7 Nights from
$3,759.00 (USD)
Per Person
Please Call, Includes discount: $750.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
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Itinerary

Day Destination
1 Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)
2 Vukovar
3 Novi Sad, Serbia
4 Belgrade
5 Golubac – Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir – Iron Gates Gorge
6 Vidin, Bulgaria
7 Rousse. Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion
8 Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)
Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.