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12 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Avalon Passion

Itinerary for August 11, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Tuesday, 08/11/2026Depart 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 yoBucharest, Romania
2Wednesday, 08/12/2026Drive into the Carpathians to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle. On the way, enjoy a local lunch. This afternoon continue to Brasov for the night. (B,L)Bucharest, Romania
3Thursday, 08/13/2026Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov followed by free time. In the evening enjoy a tour of Bran Castle of Dracula lore followed by dinner.Brasov, Romania
4Friday, 08/14/2026CLASSIC Join a Guided Excursion in Bucharest, see the Royal Palace Square—the scene of the city 's 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator NicoBrasov, Romania
5Saturday, 08/15/2026Fortresses and Fountains in “Little Vienna” ACTIVE Join a bike tour in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, OR: 
6Sunday, 08/16/2026Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. ACTIVE Wander and discover this town, join your AdVidin, Bulgaria
7Monday, 08/17/2026Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates Before lunch on board, you’ll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—forming a natural border b 
8Tuesday, 08/18/2026Fortresses and FolkloreJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE Discover Belgrade's central walkway with your Adventure Host, OBelgrade, Serbia
9Wednesday, 08/19/2026A Capital of CultureNovi Sad, Serbia
10Thursday, 08/20/2026Croatian Heritage and Hilltop Vintages DISCOVERY Take a walking tour of Ilok with a wine tasting in a local cellar with stories of Croatian tradition. 
11Friday, 08/21/2026Underground Tombs and Heavenly Music CLASSIC Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács—the quiet Danube harbor town with its historical memoria 
12Saturday, 08/22/2026The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing tour of Budapest, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.Budapest, Hungary
13Sunday, 08/23/2026Arrive at Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)Budapest, Hungary

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