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Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas Cruise) 2024

8 days
From Giurgiu to Budapest
4.4 (31 reviews)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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

  1. Day 1

    Giurgiu

    Giurgiu

    Included Activities

    • Embark cruise ship
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Disembark cruise ship
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AmaWaterways

Rating
4.4 (31 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
86%
Cancellation policy

AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaMagna
    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

Reviews from other tours by AmaWaterways

  • Sue5.0April 2025
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
  • Andrew5.0June 2024
    Every aspect was great, especially our cruise director and the food.

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