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Bulgaria and Romania River Cruises

Find a River Cruise that explores Bulgaria And Romania. There are 13 cruises to choose from, that range in length from 8 days up to 15 days. The most popular month for these cruises is June, which has the most tour departures. Considering other destinations? Check out all river cruises .

13 river cruises through Bulgaria And Romania with reviews

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

Active & Discovery on the Danube from Serbia to Romania

Along the river Danube, Budapest and the Balkan peninsula (port-to-port cruise)

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Along the Danube, the Balkan peninsula and Budapest (port-to-port cruise) (from Bucharest to Budapest)

• Sightseeing

Black Sea Explorer with Transylvania - Budapest > Kalocsa (Start Budapest, End Bucharest, 2025, 13 Days)

Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled with Transylvania - Brasov > Bran Castle > Brasov (Start Bucharest, End Budapest, 2025, 15 Days)

Black Sea Explorer with Transylvania - Kalocsa (Start Budapest, End Bucharest, 2024, 13 Days)

Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Transylvania Bucharest → Budapest (2024)

Black Sea Explorer with Transylvania - Welcome to Budapest (17 destinations)

Eastern Enlightenment 2019 (Start Belgrade, End Bucharest)

Black Sea Explorer with Transylvania - Welcome to Budapest (13 destinations)

Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania Bucharest to Budapest (2025)

Legends of the Balkans Bucharest to Budapest (2024)

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River Cruises in Bulgaria

For those looking to avoid the beaten path, or for those who are relentlessly seeking to know the secrets of Europe, a trip to Bulgaria is essential. While cruising on the Danube , you will cross a part of the country, and discover the secrets of the Black Sea .

Bulgaria, still relatively unknown in Europe, is at the heart of Balkan Europe , surrounded by Greece, Romania, Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey. The " Gateway to the Orient ", as the country was often called by 19 th Century travellers, is a blend of natural beauties: high breathtaking mountains, fertile valleys, very old forests and golden beaches facing the Black Sea.

In addition to landscapes that delight any traveller, Bulgaria has something for art and history lovers alike. At the crossroads of East and West, Bulgaria has seen the ages of the Thracians, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. The passage of each era has left deep traces in the country, as well as in its culture and language. Many sites have been classified as World Heritage by UNESCO because of their incredible value.

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Along the Danube, the Danube delta, the Balkan peninsula and Budapest

OLTENITA - TULCEA - OLTENITA - Bucarest - RUSE - The Iron Gates - BELGRADE - NOVI SAD - OSIJEK - MOHACS - BUDAPEST

From Romania to Hungary via Serbia, you'll be surprised and delighted by this cruise that will take you to the heart of Eastern Europe. You will discover cities with remarkable landscapes and elegant architecture such as Novi Sad, the capital of the province of Vojvodina regarded as the "Serbian Athens", whose cultural and artistic backgrounds will surprise you. Do not miss out on Ruse, one of the largest ports in Bulgaria and a true melting pot of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures. 

From the Black Sea to the Blue Danube (port-to-port cruise)

OLTENITA - TULCEA - The Danube Delta - GIURGIU - RUSE - The Iron Gates - BELGRADE - NOVI SAD - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA

From the Danube Delta to the iron gates, admire the majestic blue river, crossing 8 countries and stopping in 4 capitals. You will discover tremendous landscapes of striking beauty where nature is queen. From Vienna to Belgrade via Bratislava and Budapest, discover unique architecture, history, and culture all along the beautiful Danube.

Along the river Danube, Budapest, the Balkan peninsula and the Danube delta

BUDAPEST - MOHACS - OSIJEK - NOVI SAD - BELGRADE - The Iron Gates - RUSE - CERNAVODA / FETESTI - TULCEA - OLTENITA

From Hungary to Romania via Serbia, you'll be surprised and delighted by this cruise that will take you to the heart of Eastern Europe. You will discover cities with remarkable landscapes and elegant architecture such as Novi Sad, the capital of the province of Vojvodina regarded as the "Serbian Athens", whose cultural and artistic backgrounds will surprise you. Do not miss out on Ruse, one of the largest ports in Bulgaria and a true melting pot of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures. 

From the Blue Danube to the Black Sea

VIENNA - BRATISLAVA - BUDAPEST - KALOCSA - NOVI SAD - BELGRAD - The Iron Gates - RUSE - TULCEA - FETESTI CERNAVODA - OLTENITA

From the Iron Gates to the Danube Delta, admire the majestic blue river, crossing 8 countries and stopping in 4 capitals. You will discover tremendous landscapes of striking beauty where nature is queen. From Belgrade to Vienna via Bratislava and Budapest, discover unique architecture, history and culture all along the beautiful Danube.

Trans-European cruise from Strasbourg to Tulcea, 3 rivers, the Rhine, the Main and the Danube

STRASBOURG - MAINZ - FRANKFURT - MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM - WURZBURG - SCHWEINFURT - BAMBERG - NUREMBERG - MÜHLHAUSEN - REGENSBURG - PASSAU - MELK - DURNSTEIN - VIENNA - ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST - MOHACS - OSIJEK - NOVI SAD - BELGRADE - The Iron Gates - RUSE - CERNAVODA / FETESTI - TULCEA - OLTENITA

Exhilarating ports of call and amazing cuisine are on deck for this cruise from France to Romania. Take a journey through one thousand years of tradition,  where nature dazzles and monuments reflect the passionate, sometimes turbulent, history along the European waterways.

Bulgaria River Cruise Tours & Travel Packages 2024/2025

Our 14 most popular bulgaria river cruise trips. compare tour itineraries from 5 tour companies. 7 reviews. 4.4/5 avg rating., popular bulgaria river cruise tours.

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

• 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

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

• Welcome to Bucharest
• Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; onboard welcome reception
• Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or guided sightseeing in Rousse, or bike with your Adventure Host
• Guided sightseeing to Baba Vida fortress, see the rock formations in Belogradchik or bike with your Adventure Host
• Scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or walk with your Adventure Host; visit to Golubač fortress

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

• 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

European sojourn

• Get an opportunity to Visit 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Enjoy the amazing river cruising across Amsterdam
• Explore Budapest enjoy innovative, efficient metro.
• Discover Vienna
• Experience a tour of Bamberg, with its medieval city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Passage to Eastern Europe

• Take guided walk through the grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress
• Experience two nights in bustling Budapest, cosmopolitan capital of Hungary
• Sail past dramatic natural wonders like the soaring white cliffs of the Iron Gate region
• Enjoy Serbian & Hungarian folkloric performances
• Enjoy the authentic flavors of Eastern Europe, on shore and aboard

Grand European Cruise

• 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

The Danube from Romania to Budapest

• Onboard welcome reception
• Choice of guided sightseeing or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture

Balkan Discovery with 2 Nights in Transylvania

• 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

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My husband and I were recently on A Danube Discovery Cruise. Our tour Director was Dusan Kuljic. When the unimaginable happened, and my husband became ill and needed...

Virginia White

Danube River Cruise with Dracular's castle

We thought the trip was excellent. The river boat was good and the people on the boat were VERY gracious. I loved the size of the river boat. Our TD, Dusan J, was ex...

Prakash Patel

Danube discovery river cruise

Everything was great. We had wonderful time.Tour guides, staff, crew and food was excellent.Also the group was the best ever. This was our seventh tour with smarTour...

TOM and SUSAN KADAR

Awesome Tour

This vacation was one of the best we have had. Everything, including the ship, all accommodations (ship and land), tours and tour guides, cuisine was very well prepa...

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Bulgaria is an eastern European country located on the western coast of the Black Sea and bordering Romania, Serbia, the Republic of Macedonia, Greece and Turkey. Human habitation in the area dates back to the Hamangia and Vinca cultures during Neolithic times and spans more than 6,600 years. Modern Bulgaria comprises the classical regions of Thrace, Moesia and Macedonia.

After World War II, Bulgaria became a Communist state and was part of the Eastern Bloc, but today it is a democratic republic and a member of both NATO and the European Union. Its capital city, Sofia, has 1.38 million inhabitants.

Bulgaria is credited with giving the world the Cyrillic alphabet, the second most widely-used alphabet in the world, in the 10th century A.D. The internationally famous artist Christo was born Hristo Yavashev in Bulgaria in 1935.

The country boasts no fewer than nine UNESCO World Heritage sites, some historic and some because of natural beauty, and is an increasingly popular tourist destination. Its cuisine demonstrates both eastern European and Mediterranean influences and there are many regional wines and beers to sample.

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Avalon Waterways’ European River Cruises: a New View of the Old World

Perfectly balance elegance and ease as you set sail down some of the world’s most legendary waters.

Embark on an Avalon Waterways river cruise and immerse yourself in the essence of each destination along the world's greatest rivers. Explore the tranquil villages of Germany, the enchanting retreats of Austria and Hungary, the majestic cliffs and fortresses of France, and the vibrant hues of Holland. Avalon brings the world—and dreams—to life.

Cruising Elevated 

Avalon Waterways goes against the current, delivering boundless exploration with everything from unexpected in-port experiences—for example, a guided kayaking tour of Amsterdam's storied canals—to a dynamic selection of “Special Interest” cruises highlighting some of the continent’s most beloved features. These include Holland’s spring tulips, the beers of Belgium and Germany, and Christmastime markets along the Danube .  

Wide Open Wonder—Better by Design  

Then there are the vessels themselves: Avalon Waterways operates a fleet of 13 suite ships across Europe’s many rivers, with each vessel featuring exclusive Panorama Suites. These spacious rooms—which make up 80 percent of each individual ship—are specially configured to highlight every view, with beds facing a floor-to-ceiling panoramic window so that the outside world is right there at your disposal, without ever missing a moment. Larger suites also result in fewer passengers, adding to the ship’s intimacy, while onboard farm-to-fork fare includes a bevy of regional flavors, from mushroom schnitzel with tartar sauce to Burgundy snails served up with fresh baguette.

Amazing, Included  

Avalon Waterways’ growing list of itineraries showcase Europe’s most storied and fabled channels such as the Danube, the continent’s second-longest river and a former frontier for the Roman Empire, and the Seine, which stretches 485-miles from Dijon, France , to the English Channel. Not only is this river central to French culture and identity, but its captivating banks have inspired many an Impressionist painting, including Claude Monet’s 1869 masterpiece, Bathers at La Grenouillere.  

One of the newest river offerings includes cruises along Portugal’s enchanting Douro River , which flows among verdant forests, steep hills, and terraced vineyards,—meandering through the heart of one of the oldest wine-producing regions on earth—as well as the Garonne River, a grape-lined waterbody in France’s Bordeaux region, brimming with quaint country hamlets and famous wine cellars.  

Sail Away from the Ordinary 

Each Avalon Waterways cruise features an average of 23 excursions, all arranged into three categories—Active, Discovery, and Classic. This way travelers can tailor a trip to fit individual needs and interests.  

Take the eight-day European river cruise, The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards, which sails from Luxembourg to Holland along the Moselle River, stopping at picturesque towns nestled among vineyards and through spectacular cliff-hugging scenery. One port-of-call is Cochem, where you can choose between all three categories of excursions

If it’s a bit of exercise you’re after, book the “Active” hike above Cochem to see its medieval architecture through a bird’s-eye view. Looking for something educational? The “Discovery” option includes a visit to an early-19th century mill, where travelers can experience the traditional art of mustard making. Along with a guided walk through Cochem’s winding streets, the “Classic” excursion also includes a visit to the hilltop Reichsburg Castle, a neo-gothic masterpiece situated 330-feet above the river.  

There’s also Avalon Waterways’ eight-day Vide Portugal: Vineyards & Villages cruise along the splendid Douro River, which winds its way among family farms, sleepy villages, and a world of cultural treasures, including the hauntingly melodic Fado music. Day two of the itinerary includes a visit to the country’s greater Porto region. Whether it’s picking up a bicycle from the ship’s Adventure Center and pedaling along the riverbanks, opting for a Discovery excursion to a Romanesque monastery to savor the beatific sounds of a choir-sung Gregorian Chant, or enjoying a full-day guided tour of Braga, an elegant town northeast of Porto that’s often regarded as the country’s religious center, how you spend the day is entirely up to you.  

Coming Full-Circle  

Avalon Waterways offers a myriad of ways to see the Old World of Europe anew—whether it’s through one of our Avalon Choice excursions, a special interest cruise, or a panoramic window. It’s all yours to choose.   

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