The Vacation Babe

Booking Dates

04/02/2023 through 08/23/2023

Travel Dates

04/02/2023 through 09/04/2023

Provider

Avalon Waterways

Ship

Avalon Impression

See the highlights of Eastern Europe on this Danube River cruise adventure through the beautiful Balkans! Enjoy relaxing on your ship and exploring the most fascinating cities with free time and guided sightseeing. You’ll spend one night in the lively Hungarian capital of Budapest before boarding your Avalon Suite Ship®. See the iconic statues of Heroes’ Square, and spend free time exploring the lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion. On an excursion to Pécs, Hungary, you’ll visit underground burial chambers with fascinating murals, now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, is 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 Trnovo, you’ll visit Arbanassi’s Church of the Nativity, housing an impressive collection of frescoes.

To round out this timeless Eastern European river cruise, you’ll stay in Romania’s vibrant capital of Bucharest, the “Paris of the East.” A local expert will show you many of its historical treasures, such as the Arc de Triomphe, built in honor of WWI soldiers.

Included Features:

Day 1 Budapest: Welcome to Hungary

Day 2 Budapest (Embarkation): Guided tour; onboard welcome reception

Day 3 Mohács. Excursion to Pécs: Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs; or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill or walk with your Adventure Host

Day 4 Ilok-Novi Sad: Ilok guided tour; choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host

Day 5 Belgrade: Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture

Day 6 Golubac-Donji Milanovac-Iron Gates: Visit to Golubac fortress; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or walk with your Adventure Host; cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge

Day 7 Vidin. Excursion to-Belogradchik: Choice of guided tour in Vidin; excursion to Belogradchik, see the rock formations or walk with your Adventure Host

Day 8 Rousse-Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi: Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Trnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse, or a walk in the park with your Adventure Host.

Day 9 Oltenita (Disembarkation)-Bucharest: Guided sightseeing in Bucharest

Day 10 Bucharest: Your vacation ends this morning

Itinerary Destination Pricing Terms and Conditions

Itinerary

Day	Description	View All
Day 1	Budapest, Hungary Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 2	Budapest (Embarkation) Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 3	Mohács Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 4	Ilok, Croatia Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 5	Belgrade Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 6	Golubac – Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir – Iron Gates Gorge Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 7	Vidin, Bulgaria Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 8	Rousse. Veliko Trnovo & Arbanassi Excursion Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 9	Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation) – Bucharest Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 10	Bucharest Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details

Destination

Pecs

History-rich Pecs is home to fantastic art and architecture, a number of fine museums, and Hungary’s oldest university, the University of Pécs founded in 1367. It is Hungary’s fifth largest city, close to the Croatian border, and is blessed with a mild climate that is ideal for viticulture. In fact, the Villány wine region just south of Pecs is considered to be Hungary’s premier producer of red wine.

Of course, a visit to Pecs would not be complete without an excursion to nearby Mohacs. A port on the Danube River, this small harbor town is best known for Busójárás, an annual six-day celebration featuring traditional masks (Busós), folk music, parades and dancing.

Vidin

Vidin is an entirely preserved medieval riverside town.

Pricing

Travel Dates	Price
08/26/23 - 09/04/23	Starting At $4,327		Get A Quote
08/26/23 - 09/04/23	Starting At $5,737		Get A Quote

Terms and Conditions

Prices are per person, land or cruise only, based on double occupancy. Offer subject to availability and change without notice. Some restrictions may apply. Please ask us for details.

Charges not included in the land vacation price: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships’ crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as ‘included’ in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature.

Looking for more information?

We're here to help!

Click on the buttons below to request a quote on this deal or contact us directly with further questions or comments.

Request A Quote Send To A Friend Have A Question? Contact Us

Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest

Pecs

Vidin

Looking for more information?

Send To A Friend

{{OfferTitle}}

Request A Quote

{{OfferTitle}}