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Lower Danube River Cruise
Join me, Kyla Belobaba, on a personally hosted river cruise through some of Eastern Europe's most captivating destinations. Aboard Avalon Waterways' luxurious Suite Ship®, we'll sail the Lower Danube from Bucharest to Budapest — nine days of medieval fortresses, vibrant cities, and unforgettable cultural experiences.
As your Travel Best Bets host, I'll be with you every step of the way — from pre-trip planning to onboard adventures. This is more than a cruise; it's a journey with friends through a part of the world that will leave you breathless.
Trip Highlights
- 9 days / 8 nights aboard Avalon Suite Ship®
- Bucharest to Budapest — 5 countries
- Personally hosted by Kyla Belobaba
- Avalon Choice® Excursions at every port
- Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks
- Avalon Flex Dining® — dine when & where you choose
- Complimentary Wi-Fi via Starlink
From $5,407 per person CDN
Request a QuoteChoose Your Stateroom
All prices are per person CDN, based on double occupancy. Solo traveller pricing available on request.
PremiumRoyal Suite
From $8,199 CDN per person
per person CDN
Limited availability
The pinnacle of river cruising — a full-suite experience with a separate living area, king bed, and panoramic windows that bring the Danube right to your door.
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Panorama Suite
From $6,799 CDN per person
per person CDN
Good availability
Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows transform your suite into a private viewing gallery. Watch medieval castles and riverside villages drift by from the comfort of your own space.
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Deluxe Stateroom
From $5,407 CDN per person
per person CDN
Good availability
Thoughtfully designed with twin or queen bed options, large windows, and every comfort you need after a day of exploring. The perfect base for your Danube adventure.
Request a QuoteDay-by-Day Itinerary
April 26, 2028
Oltenița, Romania
Explore your Avalon Suite Ship® this evening and enjoy a dinner onboard.
Evening/overnight cruise to Rousse
April 27, 2028
Rousse, Bulgaria
Choose from a bike tour with your Avalon Adventure Host, a guided sightseeing tour of Bulgaria's largest inland port including the Holy Trinity Church and the UNESCO rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo, or a full-day tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo with its ancient stone houses and Bulgarian Revival architecture in Arbanassi.
Evening/overnight cruise to Vidin
April 28, 2028
Vidin, Bulgaria
Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with your Adventure Host, marvel at Belogradchik's stunning rock formations sculpted over 200 million years, or tour a local winery with tasting and explore the proud Bulgarian winemaking heritage. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard with a Bulgarian folklore show.
Overnight cruise to Donji Milanovac
April 29, 2028
Iron Gates Gorge
Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge — forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Join a guided tour to Lepenski Vir, an important Mesolithic archaeological site, and continue to the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe.
Overnight cruise to Belgrade
April 30, 2028
Belgrade, Serbia
Join a guided bike tour along the Danube, or a guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade — where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge — including Saint Sava, one of the world's largest Orthodox churches.
Overnight cruise to Novi Sad
May 1, 2028
Novi Sad, Serbia
Hike to the Petrovaradin fortress, visit the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci, or join a guided tour of Novi Sad's Austro-Hungarian old town with its baroque buildings and ancient fortifications.
Overnight cruise to Ilok
May 2, 2028
Ilok & Vukovar, Croatia
Explore Ilok by guided bike tour along its city walls, or discover its 1,000-year-old winemaking traditions with a cellar tasting. Sail to Vukovar for a guided walking tour of the largest river port in Croatia, with a beer tasting. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard.
Evening cruise to Baja
May 3, 2028
Baja, Hungary
Tour Mohács with its historical memorial parks and the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermill, or travel to Pécs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and enjoy an organ concert.
Afternoon/evening cruise to Budapest
May 4, 2028
Budapest, Hungary
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning in the magnificent "Queen of the Danube."
Dining Aboard Avalon
Avalon's Flex Dining® puts a whole new meaning to "Where should we eat?" with your choice of when and where you dine onboard. Dine in style in the spacious glass-walled Panorama Dining Room, enjoy bite-sized delights in the cozy Panorama Bistro, or dine al fresco on the observation deck. Grab a complimentary picnic basket for a tasty takeaway on shore, or savour sizzling selections atop the Sky Deck from the Sky Grill. Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks are served with lunch and dinner, plus sparkling wine with breakfast. Welcome and farewell cocktails with canapés are included.
What's Included
- Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Sparkling wine with breakfast
- Welcome and farewell cocktails with canapés
- Avalon Choice® Excursions at every port
- Complimentary Wi-Fi via Starlink
- 50+ free movies via in-stateroom infotainment system
- AvalonGO app for pre- and on-cruise information
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
A detailed pre & post cruise itinerary will be coming soon.
Destinations Along the Way
Bucharest, Romania
Begin your journey in Romania's vibrant capital — a city of grand boulevards, Belle Époque architecture, and a thriving café culture that earned it the nickname "Little Paris."
Transylvania, Romania
Venture into the legendary land of Dracula — medieval fortified churches, dramatic Carpathian mountain scenery, and the fairy-tale Bran Castle await.
Budapest, Hungary
End your journey in the "Queen of the Danube" — a city of thermal baths, stunning Parliament buildings, and a skyline that glitters magnificently at night.
Ready to Join Me on the Danube?
Spaces are limited — reach out today to reserve your stateroom and start planning the adventure of a lifetime.
Prices are per person CDN based on double occupancy and subject to change. Single supplement available on request. Airfare not included. Travel insurance strongly recommended. All bookings subject to Avalon Waterways terms and conditions.