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20-Night Trip on Avalon Expression

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

Cruise, River cruise, Small Ship/Yacht

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From the legend of Dracula’s castle to the "Paris of the East" in Bucharest, you’ll embark on an odyssey of new discoveries to treasure. You’ll begin driving into the soaring Carpathian Mountains to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle. Continue to Brasov for a guided tour and a visit to Bran Castle, inspiration of legendary Romanian vampire of folklore-Dracula. In Bucharest, enjoy a tour of the capital’s boulevards, Arc de Triomphe, Royal Palace Square, and historic sites from a dramatic history. Embark your Avalon Suite Ship® and cruise through the Balkans and Budapest to Vienna and Austria. Seeing such a variety of landscapes, languages, cultures, and historic sites is an experience not to be missed. Join us on this great adventure for exclusive views, from Romania to the Golden City of Prague.

20 Nights Starting At
May 26, 2025 through June 15, 2025
Book by:
May 22, 2025 7:00 PM
Includes discount: $750.00, Intra-vacation air transfers. Arrival and destination airfare not included.
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day 3
Brasov
Day 4
Brasov – Bucharest – Oltenita (Embarkation)
Day 6
Day 7
Donji Milanovac, Serbia – Iron Gates Gorge. Excursion To Lepenski Vir
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 12
Day 13
Day 17
Day 18
Schlögen Oxbow – Passau, Germany
Day 21
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About Avalon Expression

Ship Overview
Avalon Expression
Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Expression features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. Express yourself while cruising your way on the Avalon Expression!
Ship Details
Year Entered Service
2013
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 Germany With 1 Night In Bucharest, 2 Nights In Transylvania & 2 Nights 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 Expression
Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Expression features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. Express yourself while cruising your way on the Avalon Expression!
Ship Details
Year Entered Service
2013
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 Germany With 1 Night In Bucharest, 2 Nights In Transylvania & 2 Nights 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
Avalon Waterways logo
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.