Along the Danube, the Balkan peninsula and Budapest (port-to-port cruise) Tour by CroisiEurope

9 daysDuration

Cruise TourExperience this tour on a cruise

15 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Oltnenita, Romania

Ends

Budapest, Hungary

Highlights

A comprehensive cruise along the Danube, taking in its history, fascinating culture and sublime landscapes

Bucharest, the surprising Romanian capital

Authentic Bulgaria with Veliko Tarnovo and the charming town of Ruse

Novi Sad and the Krusedol monastery, remarkable for its fusion of Byzantine and Baroque styles

Itinerary

From Romania to Hungary via Serbia, you'll be surprised and delighted by this cruise that will take you to the heart of Eastern Europe. You will discover cities with remarkable landscapes and elegant architecture such as Novi Sad, the capital of the province of Vojvodina regarded as the "Serbian Athens", whose cultural and artistic backgrounds will surprise you. Do not miss out on Ruse, one of the largest ports in Bulgaria and a true melting pot of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures.

day 1 - Oltenita (romania)

Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Oltenita. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Diner. Our ship will sail towards Cernavoda through the night.

day 2 - Cernavoda - Danube-black Sea Canal - Constanta (romania)

We’ll spend the morning cruising on the Danube-Black Sea Canal. The completion of the Danube-Black Sea Canal is a colossal work in the history of Communism in Romania and Eastern Europe. Arrival in the late morning in Constanta. Excursion for both packages: guided tour of Constanta and local wine tasting. Our ship will cruise through the night to Cernavoda.

day 3 - Cernavoda - Oltenita - Bucharest(1) - Ruse (bulgaria)

We'll spend the morning sailing.In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Bucharest.
We'll return on board in Ruse.

day 4 - Ruse (bulgaria)

Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, including lunch at a restaurant. We'll return on board in Ruse. Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional folk entertainment on board.

day 5 - Ruse

Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Tour of Ruse, a very attractive town thanks to the wide avenues, large squares and wonderful buildings which pay tribute to the national Renaissance architecture. The afternoon will be spent cruising.

day 6 - The Iron Gates

The entire day will be spent cruising on the Danube. Our ship will pass through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. It was called "The Cauldrons” by ancient sailors, since the water, held tightly between two steep cliffs, seemed to be boiling.

day 7 - Belgrade - Novi Sad (serbia)

Join us for the optional excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Belgrade whose rich cultural heritage will surprise you.

DISCOVERY: Discover Belgrade by bike. You'll cycle along the history-filled streets with your guide who will explain the city's recent past from World War II to current times.

In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Discover the multi-ethnic city of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center, and the Krusedol Monastery.

We'll return on board in Novi Sad and keep cruising towards Osijek.

day 8 - Osijek - Mohacs (hungary)

Join us for the optional excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Osijek.

DISCOVERY: Discover Osijek by bike. The old part of the town, Tvr?a, was built at the beginning of the 18th century and is a dream to cycle through. It is the best-preserved, largest ensemble of Baroque buildings in Croatia.

We'll spend the afternoon cruising towards Mohacs and through customs before sailing on to Budapest. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise through the night.

day 9 - Budapest (hungary)

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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

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What's Included

Meals

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final dayGala dinner

Others

Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists)Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroomWelcome cocktailOnboard entertainmentTravel assistance and repatriation insuranceAll port fees.

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