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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 October 7, 2027 and arriving in Budapest on October 16, 2027, the voyage visits 13 ports including Oltenita, Rousse, Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo. Fares start from $5,846 per person.

Length
9 nights
Departs
Oct 7, 2027
Returns
Oct 16, 2027
Ports of call
13

Voyage code WOBB

Bucharest

9 nights · Europe

from $5,846 pp

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Why this route stands out

A closer look at the journey

Bucharest

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Vidin

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Belgrade

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Price tracking

Today’s fare, in context

Price history

30 days
Fare details

Fare details

Per person
Current fares
Oceanview
$5,846
Suite
$8,245
Tracked range
Mar 25 – Oct 14
Price history by cabin type
CabinLast recordedLowestHighest
Oceanview $5,846 · Oct 12 $4,596 on Mar 25 $5,846 on Apr 11
Suite $8,245 · Oct 12 $6,767 on Mar 25 $8,360 on Aug 11
Cabin grades
6 total
Deluxe StateroomOceanview · D
Deluxe StateroomOceanview · E
Panorama SuiteSuite · A
Panorama SuiteSuite · B
Panorama SuiteSuite · P
Royal SuiteSuite · S

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted).

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Current prices

Per person · 2 guests

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Inside

No recorded fare

Oceanview

from $5,846

$649 / night

Fare rows

Deluxe Stateroom

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $5,846

$649 / night

per person

Observed 13 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: D

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Balcony

No recorded fare

Suite

from $8,245

$916 / night

Fare rows

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $8,245

$916 / night

per person

Observed 13 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: B

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Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $8,360

$928 / night

per person

Observed 13 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: A

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Panorama Suite

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $8,588

$954 / night

per person

Observed 13 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: P

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The journey

9 nights, in order

Bucharest

Day 1 Oct 7, 2027

Bucharest

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The full itinerary

13 scheduled calls
Avalon Illumination

Your ship

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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