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Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled 2026

9 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
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 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Giurgiu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic coach tour of Bucharest with stops at Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square and Charles de Gaulle Square
    • Transfer to Giurgiu

    Optional Activities

    • Ceausescu's Spring Palace visit - 1960s residence with 80 rooms decorated with silk wallpaper, wood panels, paintings by Romanian painters, mosaics, marble, and Murano glass chandeliers
    • Village Open Air Museum - ethnography exhibits with authentic houses, barns, and churches rebuilt using traditional techniques
    Landmarks
    Union Square
    University Square
    Roman Square
    Victory Square
    Charles de Gaulle Square
    Ceausescu's Spring Palace
    Village Open Air Museum
  3. Day 3

    Silistra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Active walk to Silistra Fort - guided walking tour learning about the best preserved of six Turkish fortification system points
    • Visit Alfatar Village - excursion to small village featuring ethnographic museum with traditional country house, customary attire, visit to local school for choir performance and cultural exchange
    • Sveshtari Thracian Secrets - guided tour of ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari exploring heritage and flavours of Bulgaria
    Landmarks
    Silistra Fort
    Alfatar Village
    Sveshtari Thracian Tomb
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi - full day excursion to one of Bulgaria's oldest towns with panoramic views of old town, Asenevtsi Brothers Monument, and charming leafy village
    • Walking tour of Rousse - sightseeing tour with local guide of Belle Epoque architecture and manicured squares, including exclusive piano recital
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Asenevtsi Brothers Monument
    Arbanassi Village
  5. Day 5

    Cruising Day

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) with views of four narrow gorges, soaring cliffs, and rock carving of Decebalus
    Landmarks
    Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)
    Rock Carving of Decebalus
  6. Day 6

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich: Visit to St. Sava Temple with exclusive choir performance in the frescos-lined crypt featuring remarkable white marble ceilings

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Belgrade - guided tour of iconic city sites including Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with free exploration time
    • Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial - guided tour of major city sites including Ottoman heritage of Old Town and memorial to former Yugoslav ruler
    • Cycling tour along the Danube - guided two-wheel tour tracing the banks of the Danube
    • Self-guided exploration of Skardalija Street - bohemian district with traditional restaurants, local stores and galleries
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Bohemian Quarter
    Old Town (Ottoman Heritage)
    St. Sava Temple
    Skardalija Street
    Tito's Memorial
    Danube River
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  7. Day 7

    Vukovar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic meal with local Croatian family prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lunch with local Croatian family - authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Osijek - guided tour of charming Croatian city with well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress, featuring traditional and classical music
    • Baranja wine region experience - exploration of picturesque wine-making region straddling Croatia and Hungary with wine tasting, local culture and scenic vineyard views
    Landmarks
    Osijek Baroque Old Town
    Osijek Fortress
    Baranja Wine Region
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Mohács

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Pécs including the city's first telephone exchange (opened 1885) and the Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
    • Villány wine village excursion with local wine tasting in a historic wine cellar
    • Zsolnay Ceramics Museum tour featuring hand-painted ceramics collection in the company's former factory
    Landmarks
    Battle of Mohács Site
    Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
    Zsolnay Ceramics Museum
    Villány Wine Region
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  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Budapest airport

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    April 25th, 2026
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      The base price will be AUD $6,495 per person. Cabin prices: Standard Cabin (Cat E) AUD $5845 per person. Port Charges & Taxes AUD $650 per person. Cabin options: Cat E: Standard Stateroom FREE, Cat C: Balcony Suite - Additional AUD $1995, Cat A: Balcony Suite - Additional AUD $2300, Cat BD: Deluxe Balcony Suite - Additional AUD $2400, Cat PD: Deluxe Balcony Suite - Additional AUD $2750, Cat RJ: Junior Balcony Suite - Additional AUD $3050, Cat RS: Royal Panorama Suite - Additional AUD $4240. To book, we need an AUD $1000 deposit.

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    • 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.
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