Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas Cruise) 2024

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From Giurgiu to Budapest

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Operator: AmaWaterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Giurgiu
Giurgiu
Included Activities
- Embark cruise ship
Day 2
Bucharest or Bulgaria
Bucharest or Bulgaria
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest
- Visit Veliko Tarnovo medieval fortress
- Visit orthodox temples in Veliko Tarnovo
- Explore Rousse's 19th and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture
- Visit UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Landmarks
Veliko Tarnovo
Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Rousse
Day 3
Vidin
Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Baba Vida Fortress
- Traditional Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa demonstration and preparation at a local home
- Bike tour through Vidin
- Wine tasting
Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Day 4
Golubac
Golubac
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through Iron Gates
- Tour Golubac Fortress
Landmarks
Iron Gates
King Decebalus Rock Carving
Golubac Fortress
Day 5
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Belgrade
- Visit Nikola Tesla Museum
- Visit Kalemegdan Fortress
- Visit Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava
- Serbian brandy tasting with local appetizers
Optional Activities
- Hike to Belgrade Fortress
- Guided bike tour
Landmarks
Nikola Tesla Museum
Kalemegdan Fortress
Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava
Belgrade Fortress
Day 6
Vukovar
Vukovar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Novi Sad
- Visit Dunavski Park
- Explore Stari Grad (Old Town Novi Sad)
Optional Activities
- Guided biking tour of Novi Sad
- Hike to Petrovaradin Fortress
- City tour of Vukovar
- Visit Eltz Manor House
- Visit Vukovar water tower
- Wine tasting in Ilok
Landmarks
Dunavski Park
Petrovaradin Fortress
Eltz Manor House
Vukovar Water Tower
Day 7
Pécs
Pécs
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pécs
- Explore UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica and catacombs
- Visit Széchenyi Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious
- Szekszárd wine region tour and wine tasting
- Guided bike tour around Mohács
Landmarks
Christian Necropolis of Pécs
St. Peter's Basilica
Széchenyi Square
Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious
Day 8
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembark cruise ship

Landmarks
Veliko Tarnovo
Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Rousse

Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress

Landmarks
Iron Gates
King Decebalus Rock Carving
Golubac Fortress

Landmarks
Nikola Tesla Museum
Kalemegdan Fortress
Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava
Belgrade Fortress

Landmarks
Dunavski Park
Petrovaradin Fortress
Eltz Manor House
Vukovar Water Tower

Landmarks
Christian Necropolis of Pécs
St. Peter's Basilica
Széchenyi Square
Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious

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Rating: 4.3 (32 reviews)
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AmaWaterways Ship

AmaMagna
As imagined by AmaWaterways co-owner and president, Rudi Schreiner, the “godfather of river cruising,” the AmaMagna is twice… Read more
Built
2019
Guests
196
Crew
70
Length
135 m / 443 ft
Suites
53
Staterooms
98
Registry
Swtizerland
Beam
22 m / 72 ft
Cruising Speed
11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph
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3 local currencies
You’ll encounter Bulgarian Lev in Bulgaria, Euro in Croatia, Forint in Hungary.
Plug types C, F, E
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Hungary.

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Bulgaria
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Hungary
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- Type E
  Only used in Hungary and Serbia
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