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9-night Europe cruise: Bucharest to Budapest on Avalon Illumination

The The Danube from Romania to Budapest is a 9-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Illumination, operated by Avalon Waterways. Departing Bucharest on May 11, 2027 and arriving in Budapest on May 20, 2027, the voyage visits 13 ports including Oltenita, Rousse, Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo. Fares start from $4,996 per person.

Length
9 nights
Departs
May 11, 2027
Returns
May 20, 2027
Ports of call
13

Voyage code WOBB

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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.

Vidin

Vidin is a port town on the southern bank of the Danube in north-western Bulgaria. It is close to the borders with Romania and Serbia, and is also the administrative centre of Vidin Province, as well as of the Metropolitan of Vidin.

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.

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Price history

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Oceanview
$4,996
Suite
$7,395
Tracked range
157 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Oceanview $4,996 $4,996 on May 5 $5,246 on Mar 25
Suite $7,395 $7,395 on May 5 $7,531 on Mar 25
Cabin grades
6 total
Deluxe StateroomOceanview · D
Deluxe StateroomOceanview · E
Panorama SuiteSuite · A
Panorama SuiteSuite · B
Panorama SuiteSuite · P
Royal SuiteSuite · S

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Oceanview

from $4,996

$555 / night

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Deluxe Stateroom

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from $4,996

$555 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Deluxe Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,996

$555 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

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Suite

from $7,395

$821 / night

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Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

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from $7,395

$821 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Panorama Suite

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from $7,510

$834 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

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from $7,738

$859 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

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The journey

9 nights, in order

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Bucharest

Day 1 May 11, 2027

Bucharest

Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center.

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13 scheduled calls
Avalon Illumination

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Avalon Illumination

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.

5★ 2,775 GT 166 Passengers Built 2014
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