Cruise itinerary
6-Night Danube Cruise from Budapest
6 nights · Danube · 7 ports of call
6-night Danube cruise aboard Avalon Passion, departing Budapest and calling at Vukovar, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Golubac, Vidin and Oltenita.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Avalon Passion
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 6 nights
- Region
- Danube · Europe
- Departs
- Budapest
- Returns
- Oltenita
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Avalon Passion sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Budapest
Hungary's grand capital, split by the Danube into hilly Buda and flat Pest. River ships moor in the centre, within reach of the neo-Gothic Parliament, the thermal baths at Széchenyi and the panoramic ramparts of Fisherman's Bastion.
- Parliament Building
- Széchenyi Baths
- Fisherman's Bastion
- Day2
Vukovar
A town on the Danube in eastern Croatia, where the river forms the border with Serbia. Once heavily damaged in the 1990s war and since rebuilt, it sits in the flat, fertile Slavonia region known for its vineyards and baroque waterfront.
- Danube waterfront
- Slavonia wines
- Baroque architecture
- Day3
Novi Sad
Serbia's second city, set on the Danube in the northern Vojvodina plain. The riverside Petrovaradin Fortress overlooks the water, the old centre keeps elegant squares and cafés, and the EXIT music festival fills the fortress each summer.
- Petrovaradin Fortress
- Danube quay
- City squares
- Day4
Belgrade
The capital of Serbia, set where the Sava River joins the Danube in the Balkans. The hilltop Kalemegdan fortress overlooks the meeting of the rivers, with the bohemian Skadarlija quarter and a lively riverside nightlife below.
- Kalemegdan Fortress
- Skadarlija quarter
- River confluence
- Day5
Golubac
A small town on the Danube in eastern Serbia, set where the river narrows toward the Iron Gates gorge. It is dominated by a large medieval riverside fortress, and lies at the edge of the Đerdap National Park along the Romanian border.
- Golubac Fortress
- Iron Gates gorge
- Đerdap park
- Day6
Vidin
A Danube river port in northwestern Bulgaria, opposite Romania across the water. Its medieval Baba Vida fortress stands on the riverbank, and the town serves as a gateway inland to the dramatic rock formations and monasteries of the Belogradchik region.
- Baba Vida fortress
- Danube riverfront
- Belogradchik rocks
- Day7
Oltenita
A Danube port town in southern Romania, set on the river's north bank across from Bulgaria. A quiet agricultural centre on the Wallachian plain, it serves as a river crossing and a stop on cruises bound for Bucharest, which lies a short drive inland.
- Danube waterfront
- Bucharest day trip
- Wallachian plain
Upcoming departures
- 8 Jun 2026
- 23 Jun 2026
- 8 Jul 2026
- 23 Jul 2026
- 7 Aug 2026
- 22 Aug 2026
- 6 Sep 2026
- 21 Sep 2026
- 6 Oct 2026
- 21 Oct 2026
- 20 May 2027
- 4 Jun 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
6-Night Danube Cruise from Budapest FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 6-night Danube cruise calls at Budapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Golubac, Vidin and Oltenita.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Budapest and ends in Oltenita.
How long is this cruise?
6 nights aboard Avalon Passion.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Jun 2026, 23 Jun 2026, 8 Jul 2026 and 23 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.