Itinerary

Day 1 Apr 11, 2027 Bucharest Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled. Bucharest Bucharest port guide Search cruises visiting Bucharest

Bucharest photo — Day 1 Apr 11, 2027 Bucharest Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled. Bucharest Bucharest port guide Search cruises visiting Bucharest

Day 6 Apr 16, 2027 Belgrade The meeting point of Central Europe and the Middle East is situated where the Sava flows into the Danube. This gateway to the Balkans is open, cosmopolitan and full of fun. By simply strolling through the city, you can travel back through the history of Belgrade, admire its architecture and encounter European modernism. And while you discover culinary specialties on every corner, your eye will be drawn to the magnificent influences of the Ottoman Empire, which gives way to socialist classicism on the next corner. Every visitor ends up in Belgrade’s medieval fortress sooner or later, which features moats and a beautiful park. It’s time for a little break. Belgrade Belgrade port guide Search cruises visiting Belgrade

Belgrade photo — Day 6 Apr 16, 2027 Belgrade The meeting point of Central Europe and the Middle East is situated where the Sava flows into the Danube. This gateway to the Balkans is open, cosmopolitan and full of fun. By simply strolling through the city, you can travel back through the history of Belgrade, admire its architecture and encounter European modernism. And while you discover culinary specialties on every corner, your eye will be drawn to the magnificent influences of the Ottoman Empire, which gives way to socialist classicism on the next corner. Every visitor ends up in Belgrade’s medieval fortress sooner or later, which features moats and a beautiful park. It’s time for a little break. Belgrade Belgrade port guide Search cruises visiting Belgrade

Day 7 Apr 17, 2027 Novi Sad Novi Sad is a city in northern Serbia on the banks of the Danube River. Standing atop a riverside bluff, much of Petrovaradin Fortress dates to the 17th and 18th centuries, with an iconic clock tower and a network of tunnels. Across the river is the old quarter, Stari Grad, site of the Gothic Revival Name of Mary Church and the neo-Renaissance City Hall. ― Novi Sad Novi Sad port guide Search cruises visiting Novi Sad

Novi Sad photo — Day 7 Apr 17, 2027 Novi Sad Novi Sad is a city in northern Serbia on the banks of the Danube River. Standing atop a riverside bluff, much of Petrovaradin Fortress dates to the 17th and 18th centuries, with an iconic clock tower and a network of tunnels. Across the river is the old quarter, Stari Grad, site of the Gothic Revival Name of Mary Church and the neo-Renaissance City Hall. ― Novi Sad Novi Sad port guide Search cruises visiting Novi Sad

Day 10 Apr 20, 2027 Budapest On one bank of the Danube is hilly Buda with its Fisherman’s Bastion and Castle Hill; on the other, there’s flat Pest with its House of Parliament. These two beautiful districts couldn’t be more different. Perhaps that’s why it took until 1873 for the two cities on opposite sides of the river to merge and form Budapest. Right from the start, the landmark of this new metropolis was Buda Castle, a monumental structure that rises high above Budapest and provides mesmerising views across the city. In terms of monumental grandeur, the House of Parliament is certainly on a par with Buda Castle. Erected to mark the millennium celebrations of 1896, this gigantic building was completed in just 22 years. Considering it is 96 metres high, 268 metres long and 118 meters wide, with a total of 691 rooms, that’s an incredible achievement. Budapest is a place where you keep coming across echoes from days gone by. There are traces of Ottoman rule, the extravagant Habsburg era and Soviet socialism – different cultural influences that have combined to create a vibrant, lively city that’s a must-see destination. Budapest Budapest port guide Search cruises visiting Budapest

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 155-day span: $4,196 · range $4,196–$7,910

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

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Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $7,910

$878 / night

Fare rows

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,910

$878 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,138

$904 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Aug 27, 2026

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Price history

Cheaper than 93%

30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 156 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost — today's fare is cheaper than 93% of days we've recorded.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Oceanview	$5,396	$4,196 · Mar 25	$5,646 · Apr 11
Suite	$7,910	$6,367 · Mar 25	$8,045 · Apr 11

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type · verified 5 hours ago.

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Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $5,396 D Deluxe Stateroom E Deluxe Stateroom

Suite

Lowest Suite $7,910 A Panorama Suite $7,910 B Panorama Suite P Panorama Suite $8,138 S Royal Suite

Lines step when the price changed; a gap means sold out or no public fare that day. Plot up to 6 at once.

Show all 6 cabin grades

Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Deluxe Stateroom	D	Oceanview
Deluxe Stateroom	E	Oceanview
Panorama Suite	A	Suite
Panorama Suite	B	Suite
Panorama Suite	P	Suite
Royal Suite	S	Suite

Ship

Your ship Avalon Illumination 5★ **2,775** GT **166** guests Built **2014** Shining bright in Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Illumination features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. The Avalon Illumination truly shines on Europe's rivers. Avalon Illumination Avalon Illumination ship guide Search cruises on Avalon Illumination

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