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The Danube From Croatia to the Black Sea

Zagreb to Bucharest
Jul - Aug 2021

The Danube From Croatia to the Black Sea

Jul - Aug 2021 | Zagreb to Bucharest

starting from:
$5,621 NOW $3,523 CAD
w/ FREE Roundtrip AIR*, Taxes & Fees Included
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INCLUDES

  • FREE Roundtrip AIR* (select 12 Canadian Cities View Details )
  • With 1-Night Pre hotel in Zagreb, 1-Night post hotel in Bucharest
  • FREE Transfers (on the day of embarkation & disembarkation)
  • FREE Pre-paid Gratuities
    (value of $44 CAD/couple/day Onboard, Tour Guides & Drivers)
  • FREE Drinks
    Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks w/ Onboard Lunch & Dinner
  • FREE Shipboard Credit
    (up to US$**)
  • FREE WiFi
  • FREE Guided Tours
  • FREE Bicycles for checkout
  • ALL Government Taxes & Fees Included
  • PLUS Travel Insurance‡
    Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption
    NO AGE LIMIT | PRE-EXISTING CONDITION WAIVED | NO MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE
    See: Summary of Coverage / Insurance Policy/ Resolution Policy
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Jul 12, 2021
aboard Passion
MARKET FARE
MARKET
EXCLUSIVE FARE
EXCLUSIVE
TORONTO
VANCOUVER
$5,621
$3,523
$
$6,571
$4,723
$
UP TO
$4,196
 

Aug 23, 2021
aboard Passion
MARKET FARE
MARKET
EXCLUSIVE FARE
EXCLUSIVE
TORONTO
VANCOUVER
$5,621
$3,523
$
$6,571
$4,723
$
UP TO
$4,196
 

 *Free Roundtrip Economy Airfare from the following gateways: Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg. Other Canadian gateways also available with an air add-on of $199 CAD per person. Transfers included with Avalon Air during embarkation and disembarkation days and where Hotel Program was included by Avalon for the cruise.

Zagreb to Bucharest

Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are 3 types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:

Classic
Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. You’ll marvel at the legends, lore, and spectacular architecture of iconic and historic sites.
Discovery
We’ve found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests - from cooking classes, to painting workshops - to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.
Active
Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go - from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.
  • Plus independent exploration options and use of our exclusive AvalonGO APP.

(B) = Breakfast   (L) = Lunch   (D) = Dinner


Day 1

ZAGREB, CROATIA (The Westin Hotel or Similar)

Welcome to Croatia!

The day is yours to relax and enjoy Zagreb. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its Austro-Hungarian architecture. Do not miss pedestrian-friendly Tkalčićeva Street, lined with outdoor cafes.


Day 2

(B, D)

ZAGREB

Roman History in the Croatian Capital

Classic
Take a Guided Tour of the Croatian capital city of Zagreb and discover its rich history dating from the Roman times to the present day.

Travel to Osijek to board your Avalon Suite Ship® this afternoon.

OSIJEK (EMBARKATION)

Your Balkan Adventure Begins

Explore your Avalon Suite Ship® this evening and enjoy a dinner on board.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE BELGRADE


Day 3

(B, L, D)

BELGRADE, SERBIA

Fortresses and Folklore Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

Classic
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade—where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge—and see the city’s many fascinating sights, including Saint Sava, one of the world’s largest Orthodox churches.

Spend free time in Belgrade exploring Knez Mihailova Street—Belgrade’s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots.

Discovery
Before dinner, attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the Danube Delta.

This evening, you might like to join an Optional Excursion for an authentic Bohemian Dinner in the Quarter of Skadarlija.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GOLUBAČ


Day 4

(B, L, D)

GOLUBAČ–DONJI MILANOVAC. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR–IRON GATES GORGE

A Formidable Fortress

Classic
Visit the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. You’ll hear about its tumultuous history as a border control defense in the Middle Ages, and a source of conflict between Serbia, the Habsburg Monarchy and the Ottoman Empire.

Enjoy a brief sailing to Donji Milanovac.

DONJI MILANOVAC

Prehistoric Stones and Iron Gates Gorge

Classic
Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir—an important Mesolithic archaeological site chronicling prehistoric cultures, settlements, and art. Marvel at the ancient discoveries and artifacts, as well as the unique views the site affords of the Danube Gorge.

Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—a natural border between Serbia and Romania.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDIN


Day 5

(B, L, D)

VIDIN, BULGARIA

Rocks, Ruins and Beauty in Bulgaria

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

Classic
Join Guided Sightseeing in Vidin, followed by a Guided Tour of Belogradchik. Marvel at the remarkable rock formations on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of natural elements.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSE


Day 6

(B, L, D)

ROUSSE. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION

Cliff Houses and Revival Architecture

Classic
Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo—with its ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yantra River. Discover one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria (circa 4300 BC), as well as the Bulgarian Revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi, OR:


Classic
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria’s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church, OR:


Active
Join a walk through the park with your Avalon Adventure Host.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CONSTANTA


Day 7

(B, L, D)

CONSTANTA, ROMANIA

Natural History at Black Sea

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Enjoy a leisurely sailing morning.

Classic
Join a Guided Tour to Constanta, the most important commercial center in Romania, situated on the Black Sea. Visit the Natural History and Archeological Museum to discover the history of early Romanian cultures.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CERNAVODA


Day 8

(B)

CERNAVODA (DISEMBARKATION – Athenee Palace Hilton Hotel or Similar)–BUCHAREST

A Night in Bucharest—the “Paris of the East”

Disembark your ship this morning and travel to Bucharest.

Classic
Take a Guided Tour of the Romanian capital city of Bucharest with its tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe—honoring WWI Romanian soldiers. See the Royal Palace Square—the scene of the city’s 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue.


Day 9

(B)

BUCHAREST

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.



  • 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.

Panorama Suite

The Widest View in the Whole Wide World: Your view of the world is about to change for the bigger. Avalon has transformed ordinary cruise cabins into their one-of-a-kind Open-Air BalconySM featuring the only bed with a view in river cruising. Enjoy floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall panoramic windows that eliminate the need for a space-wasting balcony, giving you more room to stretch out with 30% more living space than the industry standard. When you retreat to your suite, you’ll never miss a moment of the ever-changing views. So dream on before you drift off in a bed with the dreamiest views in river cruising.

Features

    • 6-person sitting area
    • Bathrobes & slippers
    • Choice of bed configuration
    • Comfort Collection BedsSM
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi
    • Easy under-bed luggage storage
    • Elegant, contemporary design
    • Extra blankets
    • Full shower with glass door
    • Individual climate control
    • Large mirror in bathroom
    • Make-up mirror
    • Memory foam mattress toppers
    • Sofa
    • Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
    • Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony®
    • Writing desk
    • Alarm clock
    • Bedside tables with reading lamps
    • Coffee table
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Direct-dial telephone
    • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
    • European-style duvets
    • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
    • Hairdryer
    • In-room safe
    • L’Occitane bath products
    • Marble countertops in bathroom
    • Nightly turn-down service
    • Soft and firm pillows
    • Vanity
    • Well-stocked minibar

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DISCLAIMER

(Updated: July 14, 2020)

Limited Time Offer. Advertised prices in CAD, per person based on double occupancy. New bookings only and may not be combinable with other offers and discounts. Government taxes and fees included.

DEPOSIT: $300 CAD/person Cruise Deposit refundable by 8/31/2020. An additional non-refundable Air deposit of $250 CAD/person due as early as 8/31/2020 (based on Air availability) and up to approximately 330 days before the return air flight date. ***Once air is available, BOTH Cruise deposit and AIR deposit become NON-REFUNDABLE***

*Free Roundtrip economy airfare from the following gateways: Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg.

Other Canadian gateways also available with an air add-on of $199 CAD per person. Call for details. Air offer and pricing may vary across gateways, sail dates and itineraries.

Free air offer is based on economy class Flex airfare available for booking at time of reservation and is subject to availability at time of booking and scheduled to coincide with cruise itinerary unless otherwise noted; pre-assigned airline seats are limited and may not be available on all air segments.

Free Transfers with Avalon Air available during the day of Cruise Embarkation and Disembarkation and where Hotel Program is included by Avalon.  Transfers at additional costs for Cruise-Only fares.

Once ticketed, air reservations subject to change/cancellation penalties of between $300 per ticket and up to 100% of ticket value. Changes to ticketed air reservations (including itineraries involving free round-trip trans-Atlantic air) also subject to airfare differentials between originally ticketed air itinerary and re-ticketed air itinerary. Flight schedules, routings and air carriers are at the discretion of Cruise Connections and Avalon Waterways. Air Offer may be withdrawn at any time.

Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding, and special seating, may apply.

Free Drinks onboard the cruise – Wine, Beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner.

Travel Insurance (Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption) is group insurance administered by Travel Guard Group Canada, Inc. and underwritten by AIG Insurance Company of Canada. The Summary of Coverage contains reductions, limitations, exclusions, termination provisions and sanction wording. The cost of the insurance is included in the price of the cruise, and the price cannot be reduced for those who reside where coverage is not available or who are not medically able to travel. Emergency medical coverage is available at additional cost. Travel insurance included is not available to residents of Quebec.

Cruise line reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement without prior notice, including on fully paid bookings. All offers, rates & sailings subject to change & availability at time of booking. Promotion is capacity controlled and may be pulled out at any time without prior notice. Certain restrictions apply. Cruise Connections reserves the right to correct errors & omissions. BPCPA #28364

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