18 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Avalon Illumination

Itinerary for October 20, 2027 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Wednesday, 10/20/2027Depart from Welcome to Bucharest—The “Paris of the East”The day is yours to relax and enjoy Bucharest. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on youBucharest, Romania
2Thursday, 10/21/2027Castle in the Clouds CLASSIC Drive into the Carpathians to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle. On the way, visit the legendary Cantacuzino Castle and enjoy Bucharest, Romania
3Friday, 10/22/2027Legendary Bites in Brasov CLASSIC Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov followed by free time.Brasov, Romania
4Saturday, 10/23/2027Your Suite Ship Awaits. CLASSIC Join a Guided Excursion in Bucharest, see the Royal Palace Square—the scene of the city's 1989 riots to overthrow the  
5Sunday, 10/24/2027Fortresses and Fountains in “Little Vienna” ACTIVE Join a bike tour in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, OR: 
6Monday, 10/25/2027Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host on a hike to Baba Vidin, Bulgaria
7Tuesday, 10/26/2027Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates This morning, you’ll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—forming a natural border between Se 
8Wednesday, 10/27/2027Fortresses and Folklore Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE Join a Guided Bike Tour along the Danube and explore the nooksBelgrade, Serbia
9Thursday, 10/28/2027A Capital of Culture ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host on a Hike to the Petrovaradin part of the town, OR:Novi Sad, Serbia
10Friday, 10/29/2027Croatian Heritage and Hilltop Vintages ACTIVE Explore more of Croatia on a Guided Bike Tour along Ilok’s city walls, into the central church, and the  
11Saturday, 10/30/2027Underground Tombs and Heavenly Music CLASSIC Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács—the quiet Danube harbor town with its historical memoria 
12Sunday, 10/31/2027Hungary’s Captivating Capital CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.Budapest, Hungary
13Monday, 11/01/2027The Pearl of the Danube ACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host.Budapest, Hungary
14Tuesday, 11/02/2027Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:Bratislava, Slovakia
15Wednesday, 11/03/2027Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel, and Sachertorte ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:Vienna, Austria
16Thursday, 11/04/2027A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins ACTIVE Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wach 
17Friday, 11/05/2027Legendary, Lovely LinzAsk about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk through the city’s historic and bLinz, Austria
18Saturday, 11/06/2027Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers MeetThis morning, cruise through the Schlögen Oxbow, a particularly beautiful horseshoe-shaped bend of the river 
19Sunday, 11/07/2027Arrive at Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Munich airport before 8 am. (B)Vilshofen, Germany
Departing from Bucharest, Romania
Departure Date 10/20/2027
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 10/20/2027
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