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Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled 2026 - 9 Days (from Budapest to Bucharest)

9 days
From Budapest to Bucharest
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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 10 - 163
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Landmarks
    Danube River
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  2. Day 2

    Mohács

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Pécs including the first telephone exchange from 1885 and the Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
    • Visit to Villány wine village with wine cellar tours and local wine sampling
    • Zsolnay Ceramics Museum featuring hand-painted ceramics from the company's former factory
    Landmarks
    Battle of Mohács Site
    Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
    Zsolnay Porcelain Factory
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  3. Day 3

    Vukovar

    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic meal with a local Croatian family prepared with fresh vegetables from the host's garden)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch with a local Croatian family including meal prepared with fresh vegetables from the host's garden

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Osijek including Baroque Old Town, fortress, and traditional and classical music experience
    • Baranja wine region excursion with wine tasting experience blending bold notes, local culture and vineyard landscapes
    Landmarks
    Osijek Baroque Old Town
    Osijek Fortress
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  4. Day 4

    Belgrade

    Included Activities

    • Visit to St. Sava Temple with frescos-lined cathedral crypt and exclusive choir performance

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Belgrade including Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with free time to explore
    • Panoramic tour of Belgrade with local guide featuring Old Town Ottoman heritage and Tito's Memorial
    • Guided cycling tour along the Danube
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    St. Sava Temple
    Skardalija Street
    Bohemian Quarter
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  5. Day 5

    Cruising - Iron Gates

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Djerdap Gorge system and Iron Gates
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates (Djerdap Gorge)
    Decebalus Rock Carving
  6. Day 6

    Svishtov - Rousse

    Optional Activities

    • Full day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi including panoramic views of the old town and Asenevtsi Brothers Monument
    • Walking tour of Rousse with local guide and exclusive piano recital
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Asenevtsi Brothers Monument
    Arbanassi Village
  7. Day 7

    Silistra

    Included Activities

    • Explore the ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari

    Optional Activities

    • Active guided walking tour of Silistra Fort, the best preserved Turkish fortification point
    • Excursion to Alfatar Village including ethnographic museum, customary attire displays, school visit with choir performance and local children meeting
    Landmarks
    Silistra Fort
    Sveshtari Thracian Tomb
    Alfatar Village
  8. Day 8

    Giurgiu to Bucharest

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with fellow guests at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Bucharest by coach from south to Primaverii Palace including Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square and Charles de Gaulle Square

    Optional Activities

    • Ceaușescu's Spring Palace visit featuring 80 distinctive and elegant rooms with silk wallpaper, wood panels, Romanian paintings, mosaics, marble, and Murano glass chandeliers
    • Village Open Air Museum exploring Romanian heritage and culture with authentic houses, barns, and churches rebuilt using traditional techniques
    Landmarks
    Primaverii Palace
    Union Square
    University Square
    Roman Square
    Victory Square
    Charles de Gaulle Square
    Ceaușescu's Spring Palace
    Village Open Air Museum
  9. Day 9

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Guests
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    Staterooms
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  • Christine
    August 22nd, 2025
    4.0
    It really was an excellent cruise and I enjoyed it immensely. The only comment I would make is the act that all...
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  • Marcel
    August 18th, 2025
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    Very well organized trip. Everyone on board tried to make our experience as pleasant as possible. All inclusive was...
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  • Amit
    October 17th, 2024
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    Needs different cuisines for food on the cruise like Asian Thai Mexican Indian To complement local cuisines offered....
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    Asked on October 26th, 2025

    Do you have this tour departing Budapest on the 13/10/2026

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    • Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      We do have the Danube Waltz operating from Budapest to Passau with Viking operating on the 13th Nov 2026.

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    Do you offer this river cruise (Budapest to Bucharest) in November 2027?

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    • Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      This itinerary sails twice in the month of October of 2027 and not November. If you could kindly review the dates and let us know your preferance

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