Along the river Danube, Budapest, the Balkan peninsula and the Danube delta (port-to-port cruise)

9 days
From Budapest to Tulcea
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 176
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Embarkation

    You'll board the ship and settle into your cabin, then head to the welcome cocktail where you can meet the crew. Dinner service starts as the ship departs toward Mohacs, so you'll have time to get comfortable and watch the Danube pass by from the deck if you like.

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail
    • Dinner on board
  2. Day 2

    Osijek to Novi Sad

    The ship reaches Osijek early in the morning. You can join an aerobics class or catch other onboard entertainment, then pick either a guided tour of the city or a bike tour to explore on your own. After you're back, the ship heads to Novi Sad with more entertainment happening in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Aerobics class
    • Onboard entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Osijek
    • Osijek by bike
  3. Day 3

    Novi Sad to Belgrade

    This morning offers an optional guided tour of Novi Sad, and you'll also have the chance to visit Sremski Karlovci. Later the ship docks in Belgrade where you choose between a guided city tour or biking around. Evening brings dancing on board, so there's plenty to do before bed.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Evening dancing on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Novi Sad
    • Visit to Sremski Karlovci
    • Guided tour of Belgrade
    • Belgrade by bike
    Landmarks/POIs
    Sremski Karlovci
  4. Day 4

    Iron Gates Gorge

    Spend your day cruising through the Iron Gates, the dramatic gorge that splits Serbia and Romania along the Danube River. The scenery here is pretty special with tall cliffs on both sides, and the ship continues through the night so you can relax and enjoy the changing landscape.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks/POIs
    Iron Gates
  5. Day 5

    Ruse with Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi

    You'll arrive in Ruse early morning. There's an optional full-day excursion available to Veliko Tarnovo, the old capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, and the village of Arbanassi with lunch included. It's a good chance to see some historical sites if you want to explore beyond the ship.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with lunch
    Landmarks/POIs
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
  6. Day 6

    Ruse to Cernavoda/Fetesti

    After waking in Ruse, there's an optional tour in the morning to check out the Renaissance architecture around town. You'll cruise to Giurgiu next, then head to Bucharest for an afternoon visit to the Village Museum. Later the ship moves to Cernavoda/Fetesti, and you'll have a gala dinner with evening activities on board.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Gala dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Ruse
    • Bucharest and Village Museum visit
    Landmarks/POIs
    Village Museum
  7. Day 7

    Constanta and Murfatlar Wine Region

    Starting from Cernavoda/Fetesti, a full-day optional excursion takes you to Constanta, one of Romania's oldest cities still inhabited today. You'll see the Orthodox cathedral and Grand Mosque, grab lunch at a local spot, then visit a wine cellar in Murfatlar for tasting before heading back for evening entertainment on the ship.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant in Constanta), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Constanta with lunch
    • Wine tasting in Murfatlar wine cellar
    Landmarks/POIs
    Constanta
    Orthodox Cathedral of Constanta
    Grand Mosque of Constanta
    Murfatlar
  8. Day 8

    Danube Delta

    The ship docks at Sulina by the Danube River mouth, then you'll head to Crisan. You can choose an optional guided tour of the Danube Delta to see the wildlife and plants, or take a speedboat adventure for a different kind of thrill. You'll return to the ship and cruise to Tulcea, arriving early evening, followed by dinner and traditional Romanian entertainment.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
    • Traditional Romanian entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • The Danube Delta - fauna and flora tour
    • The Danube Delta on speedboat
    Landmarks/POIs
    Danube Delta
    Sulina
    Crisan
    Tulcea
  9. Day 9

    Disembarkation

    Have a final buffet breakfast on board and get your things packed. You'll disembark at 9:00 a.m. and the tour ends there, so it's time to head home with plenty of river memories.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Buffet breakfast on board
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Tour ID: 79288

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