22 nights onboard Avalon Illumination

From Romania to the North Sea

Winners 2021 Best River Cruise Line

This enchanting European river cruise from Romania to Amsterdam is truly an adventure. Glide past quaint towns, beautiful views, and historic buildings along the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers—and onshore enjoy guided sightseeing and free time to explore. Explore with guided sightseeing in Bulgaria’s ancient capital of Veliko Târnovo. Visit the Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi and take pictures of Belogradchik’s eclectic group of rock formations and the spectacular views of the Iron Gates. Your Danube River cruise takes you to the capitals of three countries: Belgrade, Serbia; Budapest, Hungary; and Vienna, Austria, where Local Guides will show you the highlights with time to explore on your own. In the heart of the Wachau wine region, take a guided walk in charming Dürnstein, and later visit Melk’s famous Benedictine Abbey. In Germany, enjoy guided sightseeing in Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, and Würzburg. Cruise the Main Danube Canal and pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. This extraordinary European river cruise concludes in Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam. Get a unique perspective of the city on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.” Experience the Danube River like never before, with the special experiences and discoveries revealed from Romania to the North Sea.

Leaving from: Oltenita
Cruise ship: Avalon Illumination
Visiting: Oltenita Ruse Vidin Donji Milanovac
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Avalon's suite ships in Europe and Southeast Asia boast wall-to-wall windows that transform cabins into open-air balconies, and there are also river-facing beds to make the most of passing views.

The line’s Active & Discovery sailings have optional action-packed experiences alongside traditional shore tours.

Avalon Waterways also offers short-break cruises of three and four nights.

166
Passengers
47
Crew
2014
Launched
135m
Length
12m
Width
13kts
Speed
4
Decks
EUR
Currency
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Oltenita, Romania
Day 2
Ruse, Bulgaria
Day 3
Vidin, Bulgaria
Day 4
Donji Milanovac, Serbia
Day 5
Belgrade, Serbia
Day 6
Novi Sad, Serbia
Day 7
Ilok, Croatia
Day 8
Mohács, Hungary
Days 9 - 10
Budapest, Hungary
Day 11
Bratislava, Slovakia
Day 12
Vienna, Austria
Day 13
Dürnstein, Austria
Day 14
Passau, Germany
Day 15
Regensburg, Germany
Day 16
Roth, Germany
Day 17
Bamberg, Germany
Day 18
Würzburg, Germany
Day 19
Miltenberg, Germany
Day 20
Rüdesheim, Germany
Day 21
Cologne, Germany
Days 22 - 23
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Illumination

Shining bright in Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Illumination features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony.

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