The National Library, Bucharest
Bran Castle, Romania
Avalon Expression
11 day stay and river cruise Balkan Discovery with Transylvania
Day 6: Vidin Wander Baba Vida Fortress, before heading to Belogradchik. Marvel at the remarkable rock formations on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of natural elements. Day 7: Rousse Spend time in the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo, with ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yantra River. Discover one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria (circa 4300 BC), as well as the Bulgarian Revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show. Day 8: Oltenita Disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest. Explore the Romanian capital city and see the tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe - honouring WWI Romanian soldiers. Afterwards, drive to Brasov for the night. Day 9: Brasov When in Brasov, admire its gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture. This evening, leave for Bran Castle of Dracula lore. Take a tour Bran Castle - the 1377 legendary home of the famed Romanian vampire, followed by a dinner in this amazing location. Day 10: Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest Drive out the Carpathians to Bucharest. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue. Day 11: Bucharest - UK Disembark your ship and begin your return journey home.
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166 people Return flights from: Regional airports
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Golubač
Rousse
Brasov
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Mohács
Novi Sad
Budapest
Ilok
Belgrade
Vidin
Oltenita
Bucharest
Day 1: UK - Budapest On arrival in Hungary, your Suite Ship ® is ready for boarding and will leave at 5pm. Day 2: Mohács Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Mohács, the quiet Danube harbour town home to historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches. Day 3: Ilok - Novi Sad Take a tour of Ilok, with its 1,000-year-old wine making tradition still thriving and medieval fortress protected for its Croatian cultural heritage. Take a brief cruise to Novi Sad while enjoying lunch and on arrival, head to explore the second largest town in Serbia. Day 4: Belgrade Spend your free time wandering Belgrade on your own this afternoon on Knez Mihailova Street - Belgrade’s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots. Day 5: Golubač Visit the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. Then, sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—a natural border between Serbia and Romania.
Reasons to love this ♥ Visit underground burial chambers with fascinating murals, now part of a UNESCO World Heritage site ♥ Travel to Transylvania to visit Bran Castle - of Dracula lore Your cruise and stay includes ✓ Flights and overseas transfers ✓ 9 nights on board Avalon Expression or similar ✓ Avalon Choice ® with your preference of Classic, Active, or Discovery included excursions and sightseeing every day ✓ All on board meals serving a la carte dinners ✓ Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner ✓ Daily ‘Happy Hour’ serving complimentary wine, beer, spirits and cocktails ✓ Club Lounge with 24 hour self-serve premium beverage station ✓ Gratuities for the Cruise Director & Crew ✓ Complimentary Wi-Fi ✓ 2 nights hotel accommodation in Transylvania There’s more to love , more included and more to add . Contact us today for details.
Cruise operates: September 2024 - October 2024 April 2025 - October 2025 May 2026 - October 2026
Deluxe Stateroom
Panorama Suite
Price based on August 2025
£3,899
£5,048
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