11 Day Eastern Danube River Cruise with Bucharest

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • View an exciting horse show in Puszta, Hungary Enjoy an authentic Serbian dinner and folklore dancing Explore the highlights of Belgrade, a city with turbulent history Sail through the famed Iron Gates, flanked by the Carpathian and Balkan mountain ranges Discover the history in Ruse, dating back to the Ottoman Empire Gaze upon the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest

What's this trip about?

    7 Cruise, 2 Bucharest

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Budapest, Bucharest-New York or vice versa Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 9 nights accommodations
    • 7 nights outside cabin aboard the Deluxe Monarch Queen 2 nights Bucharest River port charges of $190 per person Cruise & hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 23 meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners Cruise director & activities host throughout cruise Local host in Bucharest Services of local guides in all major cities Shore excursions per itinerary Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring during excursions

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Hungary
Depart for Hungary

DAY 2, Friday - Cruise Embarkation in Budapest
Arrive in Budapest, Hungary and transfer to the port. Cabins will be ready for check-in at 2 pm. After arrival formalities, time to relax on board. Tonight, meet your Cruise Director and enjoy a gala welcome dinner as it sets the mood for your delightful river cruise. After dinner, we sail out of Budapest Overnight: River Cruise Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Saturday - Puszta Horse Show
Awake this morning in Kalocsa, Hungary, a picturesque town that specializes in the production of paprika. One of the oldest towns in Hungary, Kalocsa is well-known for the horse shows of Puszta, in the rural region of the country. View an exciting show as you experience the countryside Overnight: River Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4, Sunday - Vukovar & Osijek
Arrive in Vukovar, the largest river port in Croatia. Spend the day learning about both the ancient and recent history of the area. The region is full of culture, with numerous museums conveying the story of Vukovar's chaotic past. Visit Osijek, the economic and cultural...
DAY 5, Monday - Belgrade City Tour
Explore the highlights of Belgrade and learn about the city's turbulent history and architecture. Visit the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress dramatically situated at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers and the lovely park surrounding it. Perhaps, continue to the Rep...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Iron Gates & Scenic Sailing
Spend the day admiring the picturesque countryside as your travel eastward. Soak in the history as you view the Carpathian and Balkan mountain ranges. Sail through the famed Iron Gates, a gorge that contains a pair of hydroelectric dams and power stations. It is easy to ...
DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in Vidin
Cross the border into Bulgaria early this morning and arrive in the port town of Vidin. Today a guided tour explores this town with its many historic and cultural landmarks such as the Baba Vida Fortress and the town's Mosque. Be sure to sample the regional wine, as Vidi...
DAY 8, Thursday - Ruse City Tour
Today explore Ruse, one of Bulgaria's most elegant cities, brimming with history from the Ottoman Empire. Enjoy a walking tour and view the building of the Tax Administration with its wonderful facade, adorned with seven different symbolic figures on the roof. You could ...
DAY 9, Friday - Bucharest City Tour
This morning, bid farewell to your Cruise Director and meet your local host as you disembark in Ruse and drive to Bucharest and delve into the history and culture of this complex city during a guided city tour. View the Palace of the Parliament, a massive structure built...
DAY 10, Saturday - Full Day in Bucharest
Today, enjoy the delights of Bucharest, perhaps join the optional Snagov Monastery & Mogosoaia. On a tiny island in a lake just outside of Bucharest stands Snagov Monastery which local tradition states is the burial place of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula Optional: Snagov Monastery & Mogosoaia (PM) Overnight: Bucharest Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, Sunday - Depart Romania
This morning transfer to the airport in Bucharest for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $3,989
Price per day$363
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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    • Not Included:Optional shore excursions and gratuities.

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