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12-Night Trip on Avalon Passion

The Danube From Romania To Budapest With 1 Night In Bucharest, 2 Nights In Transylvania & 1 Night In

Cruise, River cruise, Small Ship/Yacht

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Begin your exciting vacation with a visit to Peles Castle in Sinaia, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. Continue with an excursion to Transylvania to enjoy guided sightseeing of Brasov and a visit to the Bran Castle of Dracula lore, believed to be the home of Romanian vampires. In Bucharest, Romania, known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and historical treasures, enjoy guided sightseeing and see the Arc de Triomphe-built in honor of WWI soldiers-and the historical Royal Palace Square. Your Danube River cruise will take you to Bulgaria’s ancient capital of Veliko Tarnovo. Visit the Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, and take pictures of Belogradchik’s rock formations and the spectacular scenery of the Iron Gates.

Visit Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Continue your cultural discoveries on an excursion to Pécs, Hungary, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are countless memorable moments on this fascinating river cruise through Eastern Europe, culminating in the unique energy of Budapest. A local expert introduces you to the must-see sights, such as Heroes’ Square.

12 Nights Starting At
June 29, 2025 through July 11, 2025
Book by:
June 25, 2025 7:00 PM
Includes Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
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12 Nights from $6,067.00 (USD) Per Person
Includes Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
June 25, 2025 7:00 PM
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12 Nights from $5,217.00 (USD) Per Person
Includes discount: $750.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
April 28, 2025 7:00 PM
Includes discount: $750.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
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12 Nights from $6,017.00 (USD) Per Person
Includes discount: $250.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
August 22, 2025 7:00 PM
Includes discount: $250.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
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12 Nights from $5,717.00 (USD) Per Person
Includes discount: $250.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
October 19, 2025 7:00 PM
Includes discount: $250.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
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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
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
Additional Tour Details
The Danube From Romania To Budapest With 1 Night In Bucharest, 2 Nights In Transylvania & 1 Night In

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
The Danube From Romania To Budapest With 1 Night In Bucharest, 2 Nights In Transylvania & 1 Night In

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.