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Europe River Cruises

Bulgaria

Let Avalon Waterways take you into a world you’ve never seen. Packed with fascinating culture, exquisite cuisine and naturally dramatic vistas, our Danube River Cruises take you on an Eastern European adventure. Sample the best local produce in Cetate. Listen to lively tales of the ancient Bulgarian capital of Veliko Tarnovo and be awe-struck by the 200 million-year-old Belogradchik Rocks in Bulgaria. While most head West, our European River Cruises head East for a discovery set to inspire your imagination.

Snapshot: Bulgaria
Capital
Sofia
Currency
Bulgarian Lev
Official Language
Bulgarian
Time Zone
UTC+2
Population
7 million
Drives on the
Right
Highlights
Belogradchik
Excursion to Belogradchik to see the rock formations.

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17 days 7 Countries
GRAND DANUBE CRUISE
PRAGUE   BUCHAREST
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$6276 $6776
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GRAND DANUBE CRUISE

Your charming cruise along the grand blue Danube River begins with two nights in the Czech Republic’s Golden City of Prague. You’ll have time to fully explore and enjoy this exquisite city, and enjoy...

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19 days 8 Countries
FROM THE DANUBE DELTA TO PRAGUE CRUISE
BUCHAREST   PRAGUE
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$6508 $7758
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FROM THE DANUBE DELTA TO PRAGUE CRUISE

From the “Paris of the East” in Bucharest, Romania, to the “Golden City” of Prague, in the Czech Republic, this Danube river cruise is an odyssey of new discoveries to treasure. Begin in Bucharest for...

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24 days 5 Countries
FROM THE BLACK SEA TO THE NORTH SEA
BUCHAREST   AMSTERDAM
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$9937 $11187
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FROM THE BLACK SEA TO THE NORTH SEA

This enchanting river cruise from the Danube Delta to Amsterdam is truly an adventure. Glide past quaint towns, beautiful scenery, and historic buildings along the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers—with...

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12 days 4 Countries
THE DANUBE FROM THE BLACK SEA TO BUDAPEST
BUCHAREST   BUDAPEST
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$3863 $4613
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THE DANUBE FROM THE BLACK SEA TO BUDAPEST

Begin your exciting holiday with one night in Bucharest, Romania, before embarking on your river cruise along the beautiful Danube River to Budapest, Hungary. Bucharest is known for its wide,...

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22 days 7 Countries
ICONIC RIVERS OF EUROPE - THE RHINE, MAIN & DANUBE
AMSTERDAM   BUCHAREST
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$9000 $10250
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ICONIC RIVERS OF EUROPE - THE RHINE, MAIN & DANUBE

From Holland to Romania, with a host of exciting stops along the way, this river cruise holiday across Europe is truly an adventure! Amsterdam, Holland’s lively capital, is set amongst sophisticated...

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10 days 3 Countries
BALKAN DISCOVERY
BUDAPEST   BUCHAREST
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$3476 $3976
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BALKAN DISCOVERY

See the highlights of Eastern Europe on this Balkan river cruise adventure along the Danube River! Enjoy relaxing time on your ship and stops in the most fascinating cities, with free time and guided...

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THE POSSIBILITIES ARE AS WIDE OPEN AS THE VIEWS.

From Europe to the Galapagos and Asia, cruise in relaxed luxury with Avalon Waterways with choices as unique as you. 

Glide away down the world’s most spectacular rivers, enjoying a unique vantage point from your own private oasis. Our floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows blur the line between where the world ends and your suite begins, allowing you to experience the world less seen from the comfort of your bed. This is experiential river cruising.

Rooms with a View
The window of opportunity to see and experience the world just got a whole lot wider. Beyond the widest views on the water is an open invitation to experience your destination in more ways, in exceptional ways, in your way.
Relaxed Luxury
Delight in the difference and comfort. Leaving the rules behind, but not the luxury. Our job is to bring you the world. Your job is to love it your way.
Unpack Once
An extraordinary place to call your own. A space to get into it, or away from it - to be with friends or retreat to where you can invite the view (but no one else) in.
Taste the World
Great food feeds your soul, fuels your passion, and shapes your memories. Taste decadent local delicacies, fresh regional wine and produce - Unrivalled foodie moments.