9-Night Trip on Avalon Passion

Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest

Cruise, River cruise, Small Ship/Yacht

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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.


9 Nights Starting At
May 18, 2024 through May 27, 2024
Book by:
May 14, 2024 7:00 PM
Please Call, Includes discount: $750.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
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Golubac – Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir – Iron Gates Gorge
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9 Nights from $3,727.00 (USD) Per Person
Please Call, Includes discount: $750.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
May 14, 2024 7:00 PM
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9 Nights from $4,427.00 (USD) Per Person
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September 30, 2024 7:00 PM
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About Avalon Passion

Ship Overview
Avalon Passion

We're so passionate about our Suite Ships, we christened this Suite Ship the Avalon Passion. Gracing Europe's waterways with style and relaxed luxury as only Avalon can deliver, the Avalon Passion lives up to its name. Avalon guests experience this passion for new discoveries aboard this home-away-from-home to find two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. Spanning 200 square feet, the Passion's Panorama Suites are 30% larger than the industry standard. It's the perfect place to stretch out on your window-facing Comfort Collection bed with the world at your feet. Host a private cocktail party in the spacious sitting area-comfortably accommodating six guests. On board, passengers enjoy complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, complimentary computer use in public areas, a Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, an elevator, and an expansive Sky Deck with shade system, premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al fresco lunches of light grill fare. Pack your own passions and cruise your way on the Avalon Passion.

Ship Details
Year Entered Service
2016
Total Capacity
166
Crew Size
47
Suites
67
Laundromats
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
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Additional Tour Details
Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest

NOTES

  • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
  • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.




Ship Overview
Ship Overview
Avalon Passion

We're so passionate about our Suite Ships, we christened this Suite Ship the Avalon Passion. Gracing Europe's waterways with style and relaxed luxury as only Avalon can deliver, the Avalon Passion lives up to its name. Avalon guests experience this passion for new discoveries aboard this home-away-from-home to find two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. Spanning 200 square feet, the Passion's Panorama Suites are 30% larger than the industry standard. It's the perfect place to stretch out on your window-facing Comfort Collection bed with the world at your feet. Host a private cocktail party in the spacious sitting area-comfortably accommodating six guests. On board, passengers enjoy complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, complimentary computer use in public areas, a Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, an elevator, and an expansive Sky Deck with shade system, premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al fresco lunches of light grill fare. Pack your own passions and cruise your way on the Avalon Passion.

Ship Details
Year Entered Service
2016
Total Capacity
166
Crew Size
47
Suites
67
Laundromats
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Symbol Legend
Legend Image for Sky Lounge Sky Lounge
Legend Image for Navigation Bridge Navigation Bridge
Legend Image for Sky Grill Sky Grill
Legend Image for Whirlpool Whirlpool
Legend Image for Premium Lounge Chairs and Shade Awnings Premium Lounge Chairs and Shade Awnings
Legend Image for Deck Game Area Deck Game Area
Legend Image for Observation Lounge Observation Lounge
Legend Image for Panorama Bistro Panorama Bistro
Legend Image for Panorama Lounge Panorama Lounge
Legend Image for Bar Bar
Legend Image for Reception Reception
Legend Image for Elevator Elevator
Legend Image for Lobby Lobby
Legend Image for Club Lounge Club Lounge
Legend Image for Gallery Gallery
Legend Image for Dining Room Dining Room
Legend Image for Fitness Center Fitness Center
Deck plans are not yet available
Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Budapest

NOTES

  • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
  • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.




About Avalon Waterways
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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 standard, they’re actually river cruising's only Open–Air Balcony® — with nothing between you and the view. While other river cruise cabins are designed with beds against a wall for a view of another wall, our Comfort Collection BedsSM actually face the view with the widest-opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in river cruising. Think of it as a view with a room!

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About Avalon Waterways
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 standard, they’re actually river cruising's only Open–Air Balcony® — with nothing between you and the view. While other river cruise cabins are designed with beds against a wall for a view of another wall, our Comfort Collection BedsSM actually face the view with the widest-opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in river cruising. Think of it as a view with a room!

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.