Transylvania River Cruise Tours &amp; Trips

River Cruise

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Bucharest, Budapest, Budapest History Museum, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Nuremberg, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

Cruise along Europe’s greatest waterways through eight countries, from Amsterdam on the North Sea to Constanta on the Black Sea
Cruise aboard our award-winning 140- to 164-passenger ships with a dedicated English-speaking crew
Experience this European itinerary, and uncover a local and American perspective in destinations impacted by global events, such as World War II and the Cold War
Explore with an expert, local Program Director—a native or resident of Europe—who will be dedicated to your group of no more than 47 from the start to the end of your trip

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I am a 12 time traveler with Grand Circle and OAT. But maybe no more. They are impossible to reach by phone without waiting for hours. I even tired their emergency phone number and was on hold for hours. What if I had been stranded in a foreign country? They cancelled my Eastern Europe to Black Sea Cruise in Sept 2021 and cited "covid" or "civil unrest" issues. Baloney. They cancelled because they did not sell out the cruise and lied about it to me. I know because I went with Viking during the same month with no excuses like Grand Circle gave me. Add to that they promised me a $1,000 credit on my next trip- which was to Antarctica in December. The invoice they sent me showed the credit- and 1 month later a new invoice arrived with the credit removed. Why? Another lie? Something is really wrong here with the company now and I would suggest be very careful with bookings as they are not the same company I traveled with for the past 12 years."

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28 days From$7,195

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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 2 Nights in Transylvania

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Passau, Romania, Salzburg, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

Welcome to Bucharest
Visit Peles Castle
Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula's Bran Castle
Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; transfer to ship; onboard welcome reception
Guided sightseeing, visit the National History and Archaeological Museum in Constanta; wine tasting

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My first Avalon cruise/land tour to Vietnam/Cambodia was the best experience of my 80 plus cruises. We recently took the Avalon Egypt/Jordan cruise/land tour and it was the polar opposite. Most sites were awesome but the tour needed a guide in addition to the Egyptologist, who didn’t look out for the safety/best interests of the guests. I submitted a detailed review of Egypt and Jordan but have not yet heard back."

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20 days From$9,347

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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Welcome to Bucharest
Visit Peles Castle
Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula's Bran Castle
Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; transfer to ship; onboard welcome reception
Guided sightseeing, visit the National History and Archaeological Museum in Constanta; wine tasting

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

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13 days From$5,448

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Active & Discovery on the Danube from Serbia to Romania with 2 Nights in Transylvania

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Croatia, Romania, Transylvania, Zagreb

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided tour or bike tour or meet the locals; on board lecture
Visit to Golubač fortress; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or Donji Milanovac off the beaten path tour or Djerdap National park hike; scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge
Choice of guided tour in Vidin, visit Baba Vida Fortress or wine tasting or hiking in Belogradchik
Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse, or Ivanovo Rock Church hike

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

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10 days From$4,448

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Balkan Discovery with 2 Nights in Transylvania

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs, or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill or walk with your Adventure Host
Ilok guided tour; choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; on board lecture
Choice of visit to Golubač fortress or visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

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11 days From$4,948

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Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest & 2 Nights in Transylvania

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Welcome to Hungary
Guided tour, see Heroes' Square; onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs, or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill or walk with your Adventure Host
Ilok guided tour; choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

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12 days From$5,227

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The Danube from Germany to Romania with 2 Nights in Prague, 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Transylvania

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Passau, Prague, Pretoria , Romania, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

Welcome to Prague
Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds
Travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; transfer to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising
Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Small Ship Cruise

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20 days From$9,176

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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Nuremberg, Passau, Romania, Rudesheim, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Canal cruise
Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
Guided walk

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

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25 days From$12,447

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Cycle Romania

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Alps, Brasov, Bucharest, Paris, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Cycle through the heart of the beautiful Transylvanian Alps and step back in time
Discover Bran and Peles - ornately decorated Medieval and Neo-renaissance castles
Stay in the capital Bucharest, known in the 1930s as the Paris of the East

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"Lovely friendly and efficient staff Very knowledgeable and helpful"

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Carpathian Walking & Bears

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4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Brasov, Bucharest, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

See brown bears from a hide
Discover one of the last remaining wilderness areas in Europe
Enjoy a unique opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife in their natural environment
Hike through meadows, forests, and along mountain trails
Stay in a comfortable private guesthouse with an authentic Carpathian experience and a very warm welcome

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Cycle Romania

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4.8/5 Excellent

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With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bucharest, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Cycle through ancient villages and isolated landscapes
Visit Unesco citadels and fortified churches
Experience medieval Transylvania and modern Bucharest

Themes

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Budapest to Bucharest

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5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Sample the famous Hungarian 'Bulls’ Blood' in Eger – the wine that supposedly gave the Hungarian army supernatural strength during their battle against the Ottoman Empire.
Experience peasant life on a full-day tour through the countryside of Maramures – Romania's most traditional and colourful region. Don't be surprised if you see horse-drawn carts along the road!
Learn spooky stories in Transylvania – the birthplace of the world's most famous vampire, Dracula. Then visit Bran Castle in Brasov – the inspiration for Dracula’s home.
Enjoy a homestay with a local family in the Saxon town of Viscri, exposing you to Romanian hospitality and some delicious home-cooked food.
Delve into the communist past and the thriving, artistic present-day of Bucharest – a city often underrated by travellers but offering heaps of sights, sounds and smells to be explored.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

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Walking Romania - Transylvanian Alps Trek

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4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Extreme

Visits

Bucharest, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Adventurous and challenging trekking in the mountains of Romania's Transylvania region
Experience local hospitality and rustic home-cooking at our simple huts and guesthouse
Travel deep into the Transylvanian Alps, the legendary home of Dracula

Themes

Trekking & Expeditions

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