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Gems of Southeast Europe 2026

8 days
From Budapest to Giurgiu
4.4
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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

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Danube River
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest to Pécs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic morning cruise to Mohács
    • Guided tour of Pécs fourth-century necropolis (World Heritage site)
    • Visit St. Peter's Basilica
    • Visit Zsolnay Cultural Quarter porcelain factory
    • Stroll to mosque on main square

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting in Szeksz\u00e1rd wine region (2,000-year-old region, sample renowned reds)
    • Guided bike tour of Mohács
    Landmarks
    Pécs Early Christian Necropolis
    St. Peter's Basilica, Pécs
    Zsolnay Cultural Quarter
  3. Day 3

    Pécs to Vukovar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour or bike ride of Vukovar baroque center
    • Private concert by local musicians at Eltz Manor House

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tvrda Fortress
    • Visit ethnographic museum in nearby Osijek
    • Croatian wine tasting at Vukovar's Old Cellars
    • Vucedol Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Vukovar Old Town
    Eltz Manor House
    Tvrda Fortress
    Vucedol Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Vukovar to Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nikola Tesla Museum
    • Visit Kalemegdan Fortress
    • Visit Church of Saint Sava

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride or hike to Kalemegdan Fortress
    • Tour National Museum of Serbia
    • Traditional plum brandy (slivovitz) tasting and local appetizers
    • Walking tour of Novi Sad's Old Town
    Landmarks
    Nikola Tesla Museum
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Church of Saint Sava
    National Museum of Serbia
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  5. Day 5

    Belgrade to Iron Gates

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Serbia's Golubac Fortress
    • Cruise through Iron Gates gorges
    Landmarks
    Golubac Fortress
    Iron Gates
    King Decebalus Carved Face
  6. Day 6

    Iron Gates to Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of medieval Baba Vida Fortress or bike ride to castle

    Optional Activities

    • Local home cooking lesson: traditional Bulgarian yogurt and banitsa pastry
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
  7. Day 7

    Vidin to Veliko Tarnovo / Rousse / Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Veliko Tarnovo
    • Bulgarian wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Explore architecture of Rousse
    • Visit Rousse Art Gallery
    • Visit Churches of Ivanovo (14th-century rock-hewn churches with frescoes)
    • Journey to Bucharest for tour of historic center
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Rousse
    Rousse Art Gallery
    Churches of Ivanovo
    Bucharest Historic Center
  8. Day 8

    Giurgiu to Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

147

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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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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    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
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Reviews from other tours by AmaWaterways

  • Sue
    April 27th, 2025
    5
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
  • Andrew
    June 6th, 2024
    5
    Every aspect was great, especially our cruise director and the food.

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    Cristina

    Asked on October 3rd, 2024

    Where is Greece on the cruise? I was looking at the Gems of Southeast Europe, and it lists Greece on the map, but does not show it on the itinerary. Is that an error?

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    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten October 2024

      Unfortunately this itinerary doesn't cover Greece, only Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Could you let us know in which map you saw Greece?

    • AmaWaterwaysOperatorWritten October 2024

      I've taken a look and unfortunately, there seems to be a glitch on our website and this itinerary doesn't include Greece at all. The itinerary is the same one for 2025 and 2026 and it's correct on our website. The only error is on the map displayed.

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Tour ID: 276705

  • Currencies
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    Hungary
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Hungary and Serbia
    Type E
    Hungary and Serbia
    Type F
    Hungary and Serbia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Croatia.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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