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Gems of Southeast Europe 2025 Start Giurgiu, End Budapest

8 days
From Giurgiu to Budapest
4.4
31 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Veliko Tarnovo / Rousse - Ivanovo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Veliko Tarnovo with medieval fortress and orthodox temples
    • Explore Rousse's 19th and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture
    • Visit UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Veliko Tarnovo Medieval Fortress
    Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
  3. Day 3

    Baba Vida Fortress / Belogradchik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Baba Vida Fortress
    • Hike around Belogradchik rock formations
    • Visit local home for traditional Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa demonstration and preparation
    • Bike through Vidin and to the castle
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
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  4. Day 4

    Iron Gates

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise through Iron Gates
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
    Decebalus Rock Carving
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Belgrade

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kalemegdan Fortress
    • Visit Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava
    • Visit Royal Palace
    • Visit House of Flowers (Marshal Tito mausoleum)
    • Sample Serbian plum brandy (Šlivovitz) and local delights at Quburich Distillery
    • Panoramic tour of Avala Mountain
    • Hike to Kalemegdan Fortress
    • Guided bike tour
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava
    Royal Palace
    House of Flowers
    Avala Mountain
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  6. Day 6

    Ilok / Novi Sad - Petrovaradin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vukovar
    • Walking tour of Novi Sad to Dunavski Park and Stari Grad (Old Town)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ovčara Memorial
    • Visit Eltz Castle
    • Wine tasting in Ilok featuring Grasevina, Traminac and Frankovka wines
    • Guided biking tour of Novi Sad
    • Hike through Fruska Gora National Park
    • Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
    Landmarks
    Ovčara Memorial
    Eltz Castle
    Dunavski Park
    Stari Grad
    Fruska Gora National Park
    Petrovaradin Fortress
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  7. Day 7

    Pécs / Szekszárd

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise to Mohács
    • City tour of Pécs

    Optional Activities

    • Visit UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis
    • Visit St. Peter's Basilica and catacombs
    • Visit Széchenyi Square
    • Visit Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious
    • Wine tasting in Szekszárd wine region
    • 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

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    One of AmaWaterways’ remarkable twin-balcony river ships, the inviting AmaVerde is full of light and love. Comfortably elegant staterooms… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    160
    Crew
    51
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    80
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
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    Generators
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    April 27th, 2025
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