Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas Cruise) 2024

8 days
From Giurgiu to Budapest
4.5
30 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
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 - 162
Ages 12+
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Highlights

  • Embark on a Southeast Europe river cruise
  • Tour medieval fortresses and ancient temples
  • Witness the Iron Gates' natural beauty
  • Explore Belgrade and taste Serbian brandy
  • Discover Novi Sad and sample local wines

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Embarkation – Giurgiu, Romania
  2. Day 2 Rousse, Bulgaria
  3. Day 3 Vidin, Bulgaria
  4. Day 4 Scenic Cruising Through The Iron Gates
  5. Day 5 Belgrade, Serbia
  6. Day 6 Novi Sad - Ilok, Croatia
  7. Day 7 Mohács - Pécs, Hungary
  8. Day 8 Budapest – Disembarkation
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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

AmaWaterways

4.5
(30 reviews)

Number of tours

136

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

78%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river...

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaMagna
    AmaMagna
    As imagined by AmaWaterways co-owner and president, Rudi Schreiner, the “godfather of river cruising,” the AmaMagna is twice… Read more
    Built
    2019
    Guests
    196
    Crew
    70
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    53
    Staterooms
    98
    Registry
    Swtizerland
    Beam
    22 m / 72 ft
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph

Customer Reviews

  • Sue
    · April 27th, 2025
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
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  • Andrew
    · June 7th, 2024
    Every aspect was great, especially our cruise director and the food.
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas Cruise) 2024
From Giurgiu to Budapest

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 236967

  • Currencies
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    Euro
    Croatia
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
  • 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 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of $575 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. 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 95 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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