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Along the river Danube, Budapest and the Balkan peninsula (from Budapest to Oltenita)

9 days
From Budapest to Oltenita
5.0
2 traveler reviews
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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 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Set sail and enjoy a welcome cocktail
  • Explore Osijek on foot or by bike
  • Tour Novi Sad and dance the night away
  • Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates
  • Taste Romania's finest wines in Murfatlar

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 BUDAPEST (Hungary)
  2. Day 2 MOHÁCS (Hungary) - OSIJEK (Croatia)
  3. Day 3 NOVI SAD (Serbia) - BELGRADE (Serbia)
  4. Day 4 THE IRON GATES
  5. Day 5 RUSE (Bulgaria)
  6. Day 6 RUSE - OLTENITA (Romania)
  7. Day 7 CERNAVODA / FETESTI - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA (Romania)
  8. Day 8 CONSTANTA - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CERNAVODA
  9. Day 9 OLTENITA (Romania)
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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

Number of tours

561

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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within 2 days

Response rate

68%

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Customer Reviews

  • Along the river Danube, Budapest and the Balkan peninsula (from Budapest to Oltenita) reviewer 1
    · June 15th, 2024
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    Es war alles toll organisiert. Trotzdem waren wir enttäuscht, weil wir nicht zum Donaudelta gefahren sind. Das war unser eigentlicher Reisegrund.
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • JR
    · June 7th, 2024
    I thought the trip was very good. The room had plenty of room for two woman sharing the room with lots of cupboards and shelving to put things. The food was excellent, and lots of it. The boat was very clean. The only thing we found was there was only about 16 English speaking people on board and on the tours they mostly catered to the French speaking patrons. We had to complain several times about this issue, and finally they had an Engllish speaking guide for the English on several of th tours.
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    Trip date: May 2024

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  • B

    Brett

    Asked on May 13th, 2025

    We are 4 sisters wanting to travel in September 2026 so ideally would like to arrive in Budapest a couple of days before

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      Brett

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Is this possible to arrive in Budapest a couple of days before 6th October 2026?

    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten May 2025

      There are no cruises departing from Oltenita on the first week of October

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    Lynn

    Asked on March 19th, 2025

    Do you have an Eastern Europe cruise starting 19th June for 10 days

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten March 2025

      While we don't have a cruise starting exactly on the 19th of June, we do have an exciting option on the MS Vivaldi from the 5th to the 13th of June. We have several other captivating adventures departing around your preferred timeframe including Classical Danube Cruise, Classical Danube and Prague Extension, and Danube Classics 2025.

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    Sandy

    Asked on March 2nd, 2025

    How to get assistance during the tour if needed?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten March 2025

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any issues or inquiries during the tour.

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    Ben

    Asked on February 2nd, 2025

    Don't you have this cruise in May? It appears like not available

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten February 2025

      The May departure date is completely sold out. But we do see space on the 21-29th Sept 2025 departure date. Would you like us to quote you pricing and details for this date?

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    Maha

    Asked on February 1st, 2025

    What time should I arrive at the boarding dock?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten February 2025

      It's advisable to arrive at least an hour before boarding to ensure a smooth check-in process.

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    Philip

    Asked on January 25th, 2025

    Is that sailing available? Along the river Danube, Budapestand the Balkan peninsula (port-to-port cruise)

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    Tour Details
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten January 2025

      The ship that will be sailing on the 21 September, 2025 is known as the MS Vivaldi. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories below. If you could kindly have a look and reply back with your preferred cabin preference, I can quote you the pricing and the relevant details.

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    Jhonatan

    Asked on December 12th, 2024

    What meals are included during the river cruise?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten December 2024

      Meals are generally included in your cruise package, with options available throughout the journey.

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    Barbara

    Asked on September 25th, 2024

    What is the arrangement with the excursions?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten September 2024

      The following shore excursions are included: Day-2-Guided tour of the town of Osijek, Day-3-Guided tour of Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci, Day-3-Guided tour of Belgrade, Day-5-Full day excursion: Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi (lunch included), Day-6-Guided tour of Ruse, Day-6-Tour of Bucharest (half day), Day-7-Trip to Constanta (lunch included).

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      Barbara

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Do these excursions cover the whole trip or we have to add more at our expenses?

    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten September 2024

      These excursions are spread out across the duration of the cruise and will keep you engaged. There are a few more for an additional price but you will not have the time to do them.

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    Eric

    Asked on September 4th, 2024

    Are shore excursions included

    Tour Details
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten September 2024

      Shore excursions are for an additional cost. The ship that will be sailing on the 8th May 2025 is known as the MS L'Europe.

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    Monique

    Asked on September 3rd, 2024

    What happens if we need to cancel or change our dates?

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten September 2024

      Cancellation and change policies vary. Please review the terms or contact us for specific details.

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Tour ID: 212952

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  • 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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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River 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 120 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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