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Avalon Balkan Discovery 2027

Apr 20 - 27, 2027

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Shelley Embrey

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The Avalon Experience

Cruise with the World at your Feet The widest view in the whole wide world No other fleet of river cruise ships offers you a view of the world like Avalon Suite Ships,® featuring Avalon Panorama SuitesSM. Thirty percent larger than the industry stand...

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Day 1 · Tue, Apr 20 · Budapest, Hungary

About Your Cruise Line - Avalon Waterways

Embark on an Avalon river cruise with your choice of over 70 cruises on 10 rivers through 22 countries. Explore Europe, Asia, South America, and Egypt in the relaxed luxury only Avalon Waterways can deliver. Discover the European continent on its legendary rivers from the North Sea to the Black Sea or from the French countryside to the waterways of Holland. Enjoy first-class service and award-winning excursions through the vineyards of 

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About 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.

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Budapest

Apr 20

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VUKOVAR Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and is...

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New Lodging

Apr 20 - 27, 2027

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Day 2 · Wed, Apr 21 · Vukovar, Croatia

Vukovar

Apr 21

VUKOVAR History and Beer Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walking Tour to discover the heritage, culture, and tradition of Vukovar and enjoy a beer tasting, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guid...

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Day 3 · Thu, Apr 22 · Novi Sad, Serbia

Novi Sad

Apr 22

NOVI SAD, SERBIA The Athens of Serbia ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host on a Hike to the Petrovaradin part of the town. Located on the right bank of the Danube, across from the main part of Novi Sad, this area will amaze you for its scenic views, OR...

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Day 4 · Fri, Apr 23 · Belgrade, Serbia

Belgrade

Apr 23

BELGRADE Fortresses and Folklore ACTIVE Join a Guided Bike Tour along the Danube and explore the nooks and crannies of Belgrade, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade—where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge—and see the city’s ma...

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Day 5 · Sat, Apr 24 · Golubac, Serbia

Golubac

Apr 24

GOLUBAČ–DONJI MILANOVAC. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR–IRON GATES GORGE Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates CLASSIC Visit the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. You’ll hear about its tumultuous history as a ...

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Day 6 · Sun, Apr 25 · Vidin, Bulgaria

Vidin

Apr 25

VIDIN, BULGARIA Rocks, Ruins and Balkan Beauty ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host on a hike to Baba Vida Fortress, OR: CLASSIC Join Guided Sightseeing Tour to the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains and marvel at Belogradchik’s stunning rock forma...

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Day 7 · Mon, Apr 26 · Roussé, Bulgaria

ROUSSE. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION

Apr 26

Fortresses and Folklore ACTIVE Explore Rousse's old town by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo—with its ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yan...

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Day 8 · Tue, Apr 27 · Oltenita, Romania

Oltenita

Apr 27

OLTENITA, ROMANIA (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Bucharest airport before 10am.

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