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From the Danube to the Carpathians: A journey into the heart of legendary Europe (port-to-port cruise)

9 days
From Budapest to Bucharest
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Plan your adventure:
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail
    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Budapest
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Budapest to Bratislava

    Budapest to Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning cruise through Gabčíkovo Dam
    • Cruise alongside Dunajské Luhy protected landscape
    • Quiz activity: Hungary and Slovakia, Two Cultures Along the Danube
    • Slovak folklore evening on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Bratislava including castle and medieval old town
    Landmarks
    Gabčíkovo Dam
    Dunajské Luhy
    Bratislava Castle
    Bratislava Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava - Esztergom - Visegrád

    Bratislava - Esztergom - Visegrád
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala evening)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Esztergom
    • Free discovery of Esztergom

    Optional Activities

    • Guided excursion to Szentendre and Kovács Margit Ceramics Museum
    • Free time to stroll through Szentendre at own pace
    Landmarks
    Esztergom Basilica
    Esztergom
    Szentendre
    Kovács Margit Ceramics Museum
  4. Day 4

    Visegrád to Budapest

    Visegrád to Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning cruise to Budapest
    • On-board lecture: The Danube, Stories of a River Connecting Peoples

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Budapest Parliament
    Landmarks
    Budapest Parliament
  5. Day 5

    Budapest to Timișoara

    Budapest to Timișoara
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet on board), Lunch (Traditional lunch in a local restaurant), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast buffet on board
    • Guided tour of Arad including City Hall Palace, Palace of Culture, Red Church, and National Theatre
    • Traditional lunch in a local restaurant
    • Transfer to Timișoara
    Landmarks
    Arad City Hall Palace
    Arad Palace of Culture
    Arad Red Church
    Arad National Theatre
    Timișoara
  6. Day 6

    Timișoara - Corvin Castle - Alba Iulia - Sibiu

    Timișoara - Corvin Castle - Alba Iulia - Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit to Corvin Castle
    • Guided visit of Alba Iulia Citadel
    • Guided walking tour of Sibiu
    Landmarks
    Corvin Castle
    Alba Iulia Citadel
    Sibiu
  7. Day 7

    Sibiu - Sighișoara - Brașov

    Sibiu - Sighișoara - Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning tour of Sighișoara
    • Exploration of Sighișoara medieval citadel with colorful houses and ancient towers
    • Guided exploration of Brașov old town
    • Visit to Black Church
    Landmarks
    Sighișoara
    Sighișoara Citadel
    Brașov Black Church
    Brașov
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  8. Day 8

    Brașov - Bran Castle - Peleș Castle - Bucharest

    Brașov - Bran Castle - Peleș Castle - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Bran Castle
    • Visit to Peleș Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Peleș Castle
    Sinaia
    Bucharest
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  9. Day 9

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Transfer to Henri Coanda International Airport
    Landmarks
    Henri Coanda International Airport

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Response rate
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

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    MS Mona Lisa
    A part of the biggest European fleet, CroisiEurope, Mona Lisa is a very spacious cruising ship with an impressive design. Not only that i… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2000 (refurbished 2010)
    Guests
    94
    Crew
    Length
    82m
    Width
    9.5m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    48
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    Electricity
    220v
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    Cruising Speed
    Generators
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    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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  • helen5.0July 2026
    Staff were excellent, boat very tidy and excursions well done

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