Every great story answers the five "Ws" – the who, what, when, where, and why. An Avalon Active & Discovery cruise puts the emphasis on the how. By offering the most diverse selection of interactive experiences along the Lower Danube – from lively biking and hiking tours to lovely food and wine encounters, an Active & Discovery cruise from Serbia to Romania lets you choose how to immerse yourself in the history, heritage, and hospitality of this captivating region.

Formidable medieval fortresses, bustling town squares, lush national parks, and mysterious archeological sites are amplified with our extensive menu of Classic, Discovery, and Active excursions throughout Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. The beauty of the Balkans meets the beauty of choice on an Active & Discovery cruise.

Move.
Enjoy a little get-up-and-go on your cruising vacation when you:

•Trek up to Ivanovo Rock Church and marvel at the monolithic chapels and monasteries built inside the mountains.
•Hike through the extraordinary natural beauty of Djerdap National Park followed by a tasting of local specialties
•Pedal from WWII to today on a historic bicycling tour through the waterfront capital of Belgrade.

And be moved.
Get off the beaten path and relish the world when you:

•Marvel at the views of the Danube Gorge from Lepenski Vir-a Mesolithic archaeological site chronicling prehistoric cultures, settlements, and art.
•Witness the ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yantra River in the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Trnovo.
•In Vidin, taste various labels produced by a local well-known winery, all accompanied by local snacks and symphonic music.

Plus, Classic sightseeing is always available in every port along the way.

Stay longer with a two-night hotel stay in Brasov to discover the beautiful and mysterious Transylvania! Avalon Choice sightseeing is the perfect highlight of your stay.

Activate your senses and discover a world of wonder in all-new, entirely "you" ways on your personal, passion-packed cruise on the Danube from Croatia to Romania.

Included Features:

Day 1 Belgrade (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception

Day 2 Belgrade: Choice of guided tour or bike tour or meet the locals; on board lecture

Day 3 Golubac–Donji Milanovac–Iron Gates: Visit to Golubac 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

Day 4 Vidin. Excursion to Belogradchik: Choice of guided tour in Vidin, visit Baba Vida Fortress or wine tasting or hiking in Belogradchik

Day 5 Rousse–Excursion to Veliko Trnovo and Arbanassi: Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Trnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse, or Ivanovo Rock Church hike

Day 6 Fetesti. Excursion to Constanta: Choice of guided sightseeing, or visit the National History and Archaeological Museum or wine tasting or bike tour

Day 7 Fetesti (Disembarkation)–Bucharest–Brasov: Choice of guided sightseeing in Bucharest or walk the Urban Delta or food tour

Day 8 Brasov: Brasov guided tour; visit Bran Castle

Day 9 Brasov–Sinaia–Bucharest: Visit Peles Castle

Day 10 Bucharest: Your vacation ends this morning