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NZ $8,411

Passage to Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest

11 days
From Budapest to Bucharest
4.0
1 traveler review
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 930
Age range 18 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Budapest's historic sites and Danube views
  • Witness traditional horsemanship in Kalocsa
  • Tour Belgrade and the ancient Kalemegdan Fortress
  • Sail through the dramatic Iron Gate gorge
  • Discover Bulgaria's past in Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi

Itinerary

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

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

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

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
  • 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 Budapest to Bucharest
From Budapest to Bucharest

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  • R

    Russell

    Asked on June 17th, 2024

    I remain interested in the cruise from Budapest to Bucharest but remain very confused by the frequent price changes. Naturally one of my major concerns is the cost for a single supplement causing me to reconsider my options. A definitive cost breakdown relevant to me would be helpful. In addition, previously I had spoken via telephone to one of your reps who assured me of getting back to me with clear infromation related to requested land transport costs from Budapest city to the port and likewise from Bucharest (port) to the city centre of Bucharest. As a solo traveller, this is a must for me and certainly a cost consideration.

    Price / Availability
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    Transport
    • Viking CruisesOperatorWritten June 2024

      For the pricing, we have provided you a quote in the cheapest cabin available on the 21st of October 2024. The total price in cabin category F (150 sq ft, half-height picture window) - Single would be AU$13,590. Regarding transfers from Budapest city to the port and vice versa, please note that Viking Cruises cannot arrange transfers unless they are from/to the airport on day of embarkation and day of disembarkation. If you are looking to be picked up from the city to head to the port on the first day of the cruise, we do suggest you check local taxis or third parties online that provide you with pricing.

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    Gregory

    Asked on March 19th, 2023

    What is cost of single supplement for July 3, July 17 & July 31

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • Viking CruisesOperatorWritten March 2023

      We are excited to have you travel with us. The ship that will be sailing on the Jul 3 - Jul 13, 2023 is known as the Viking Lofn. We see limited availability in the Standard E Cabin Category as well as the Cabin French Balcony C. If you could kindly let us know which cabin category you would want pricing on.

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    Elaine

    Asked on July 26th, 2022

    At the end of the cruise in Bucharest can it be extended with an addition of two days or three days to visit Transylvania and if so what would be the cost per person in New Zealand Dollars and can you provide a tour brochure

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    • Viking CruisesOperatorWritten July 2022

      We have sent you a brochure of this tour. In regards to extending the cruise, I'm afraid this is not an option, however, we offer multiple Transylvania tours on our website

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 168878

  • Currencies
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    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.
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    • For any tour departing before October 18th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 18th, 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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