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Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled & Budapest 2026 - 11 Days (from Bucharest to Budapest)

11 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
4.4 (46 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 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Giurgiu

    Bucharest to Giurgiu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic coach tour of Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Ceausescu's Spring Palace tour
    • Village Open Air Museum tour
    Landmarks
    Union Square
    University Square
    Roman Square
    Victory Square
    Charles de Gaulle Square
    Ceausescu's Spring Palace
    Village Open Air Museum
    Primaverii Palace
  3. Day 3

    Silistra

    Silistra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Optional Activities

    • Active walk to Silistra Fort
    • Visit Alfatar Village ethnographic museum
    • Meet local children at Alfatar school for choir performance
    Landmarks
    Silistra Fort
    Alfatar Village
    Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
  4. Day 4

    Rousse

    Rousse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
    • Walking tour of Rousse with piano recital
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Asenevtski Brothers Monument
    Arbanassi
  5. Day 5

    Danube - Iron Gates

    Danube - Iron Gates
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the spectacular Iron Gates
    Landmarks
    Djerdap Gorge
    Iron Gates
    Decebalus Rock Carving
  6. Day 6

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Sava Temple for exclusive Scenic Enrich with church choir performance in the cathedral's crypt

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Belgrade
    • Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial
    • Cycling tour along the Danube
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Bohemian Quarter
    Skardalija Street
    St. Sava Temple
    Old Town
    Tito's Memorial
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  7. Day 7

    Vukovar

    Vukovar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal with local Croatian family), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit local Croatian family's home for traditional meal with family members

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Osijek
    • Baranja wine region tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Osijek
    Baranja wine region
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Mohács

    Mohács
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Pécs
    • Villány wine village tour and tasting
    • Zsolnay Ceramics Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Pécs
    Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
    Villány
    Zsolnay Ceramics Museum
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Brunszvik Castle, Beethoven's favourite getaway

    Optional Activities

    • Etyek region wineries and vineyards tour
    Landmarks
    Brunszvik Castle
    Beethoven Memorial Museum
    Etyek wine region
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  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hungarian Culinary Market Walk & Tasting Tour at Grand Central Market

    Optional Activities

    • Visit New York Café
    • Visit Ruszwurm Cukrászda
    Landmarks
    Grand Central Market
    New York Café
    Ruszwurm Cukrászda
  11. Day 11

    Budapest Departure

    Budapest Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.4 (46 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Crystal
    Scenic Crystal
    A floating 5-star luxury hotel which has it all: professionally trained crew members, luxurious facilities, astounding diversity in dining… Read more
    Built
    2012
    Built
    2012
    Guests
    169
    Guests
    169
    Crew
    51
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135m
    Length
    135m
    Staterooms
    85
    Staterooms
    85
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721
    Gross Tonnage
    2,721

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    Very good short tour. Guide knowledgable and explianed things well.

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    Would like airfare from Vancouver to Bucharest and from Budapest quoted with this cruise as the total amount. Which hotels are for overnights too.

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      We wont be able to assist with flights. In light of the same we recommend purchasing airfare form any thrid party provider of your choice.

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