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Gems of Southeast Europe 2026

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From Budapest to Bucharest
4.3 (32 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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Danube River
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  3. Day 2

    Budapest to Pécs

    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
  4. Day 3

    Pécs to Vukovar

    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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  5. Day 4

    Vukovar to Belgrade

    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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  6. Day 5

    Belgrade to Iron Gates

    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
  7. Day 6

    Iron Gates to Vidin

    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
  8. Day 7

    Veliko Tarnovo, Rousse, or Bucharest

    Veliko Tarnovo, Rousse, or Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bulgarian wine tasting (Veliko Tarnovo option)
    • Stroll through charming central pedestrian area (Rousse option)
    • Behind-the-scenes tour of Rousse State Opera House with short performance (Rousse option)
    • Tour of Bucharest elegant historic center (Bucharest option)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bulgaria's ancient capital Veliko Tarnovo (alternative activity choice)
    • Journey through Romanian countryside to Bucharest (alternative activity choice)
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Rousse State Opera House
    Bucharest Historic Center
  9. Day 8

    Giurgiu to Departure

    Giurgiu to Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaVerde
    AmaVerde
    One of AmaWaterways’ remarkable twin-balcony river ships, the inviting AmaVerde is full of light and love. Comfortably elegant staterooms… Read more
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    Built
    2011
    Guests
    160
    Crew
    51
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
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    80
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    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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    • AmaWaterwaysOperator•Written 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?

    • AmaWaterwaysOperator•Written 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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  • 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 Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania.

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