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Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest

11 days
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From Bucharest to Budapest
4.0
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Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest - Viking Cruises
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Operator
Viking Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 190
Age range 18 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
  • Veliko Tarnovo
    Veliko Tarnovo
  • Vidin
    Vidin
  • Belgrade
    Belgrade
  • Osijek
    Osijek
  • Kalocsa
    Kalocsa
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Highlights

  • Explore Bucharest's historic landmarks
  • Tour Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi
  • Visit Belogradchik Fortress in Vidin
  • Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gate
  • Discover Budapest's iconic sights

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Bucharest, Romania
  2. Day 2 Bucharest, Romania
  3. Day 3 Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi, Bulgaria
  4. Day 4 Vidin, Bulgaria
  5. Day 5 Iron Gate, Serbia
  6. Day 6 Belgrade, Serbia
  7. Day 7 Osijek, Croatia
  8. Day 8 Kalocsa, Hungary
  9. Day 9 Budapest, Hungary
  10. Day 10 Budapest, Hungary
  11. Day 11 Budapest, Hungary
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Viking Cruises

4.3
(8 reviews)

Number of tours

57

Age Range

18 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Viking Cruises Ship

  • Viking Vidar
    Viking Vidar
    Our award-winning Viking Longships®️ showcase innovative engineering, streamlined Scandinavian design and understated elegance. Tho… Read more
    Built
    2015
    Guests
    190
    Crew
    50
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Staterooms
    95
    Gross Tonnage
    5000 gt
    Beam
    29 m / 95 ft
    Cruising Speed
    15 kn / 28 kph / 17 mph
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Good
    4.0
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Good
    4.0
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    Viking Cruises
    4.3
  • LL
    · June 2nd, 2024
    Very well run tours . Food on board was good standard Staffs … especially at dinning was excellent !!! Unlike other cruises , Viking land excursions do have long time for guess . Too roof decking could be better decorated .
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    Trip date: May 2024

Dates & Availability

11 days
Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest
From Bucharest to Budapest

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  • J

    Jade

    Asked on February 14th, 2025

    How active are the tours and excursions? They don't have mobility problems, however, they DO walk slow and need frequent breaks.

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    • J

      Jade

      Traveler•Written February 2025

      Are there excursions available that have less walking or go at a slower pace?

    • Viking CruisesOperator•Written February 2025

      CroisiEurope offers individual shore excursions in two categories: Classic & Discovery, the classic excursions are usually more gentle and slow pace while Discovery will involve more walking. You are welcome to select only the Classic shore excursions if you wish.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 168877

  • Currencies
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    kn
    Kuna
    Croatia
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
    €
    Euro
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Hungary and Serbia
    Type E
    Hungary and Serbia
    Type F
    Hungary and Serbia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia and Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 13th, 2025, a minimum payment of $2,500 is required to confirm your booking with Viking Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 125 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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