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The Danube From Romania to Budapest

9-Night Cruise from Oltenita to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest pre-cruise

2024 & 2025 Departure Dates & Pricing
Bucharest to Budapest - 10 Nights/ 11 Days
 

Ship - Passion, Envision, View , Impression, Expression

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Bucharest, Romania

The day is yours to relax and enjoy Bucharest. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue.

Day 2: Bucharest - Oltenita (Embarkation)

CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the Romanian capital city of Bucharest with its tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe—honoring WWI Romanian soldiers. See the Royal Palace Square—the scene of the city’s 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Travel to Oltenita to board your Suite Ship® this afternoon.

OLTENITA

Explore your Suite Ship® this evening and enjoy a dinner onboard.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CERNAVODA

Breakfast Breakfast DinnerDinner

Day 3: Cernavoda

CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to Constanta, the most important commercial center in Romania, situated on the Black Sea. Visit the Natural History and Archeological Museum to discover the history of early Romanian cultures.

DISCOVERY Enjoy a visit to a local winery to learn about traditional Romanian wines with a tasting.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSE

Breakfast Breakfast, LunchLunch, DinnerDinner

Day 4: Rousse, Bulgaria

DISCOVERY Enjoy a visit to a local winery to learn about traditional Romanian wines with a tasting.

CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria’s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church

Sail to Svistov, OR:

CLASSIC Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo—with its ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yantra River. Discover one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria (circa 4300 BC), as well as Bulgarian Revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi.

Later, join your ship in Svistov.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDIN

Breakfast Breakfast, LunchLunch, DinnerDinner

Day 5: Vidin

Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

ACTIVE Wander and discover this town, join your Adventure Host for a walk, OR:

CLASSIC Join Guided Sightseeing in Vidin, followed by a Guided Tour of Belogradchik. See the remarkable rock formations on the slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of nature’s elements.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DONJI MILANOVAC

Breakfast Breakfast, LunchLunch, DinnerDinner

Day 6: Donji Milanovac, Serbia - Iron Gates Gorge

Before lunch on board, you’ll sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania.

ACTIVE Stretch your legs, ease your mind and enjoy a walk lead by your Adventure Host, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir—an important Mesolithic archaeological site chronicling prehistoric cultures, settlements, and art. Marvel at the ancient discoveries and artifacts, as well as the unique views the site affords of the Danube Gorge.

Enjoy a brief sailing to Golubač.

GOLUBAČ

CLASSIC Visit the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. You’ll hear about its tumultuous history as a border control defense in the Middle Ages, and a source of conflict between Serbia, the Habsburg Monarchy and the Ottoman Empire.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADE

Breakfast Breakfast, LunchLunch, DinnerDinner

Day 7: Belgrade

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

ACTIVE Discover Belgrade's central walkway with your Adventure Host, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade—where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge—and see the city’s many fascinating sights, including Saint Sava, one of the world’s largest Orthodox churches.

You may choose to join an OPTIONAL Guided Biking tour or spend free time in Belgrade exploring Knez Mihailova Street—Belgrade’s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots.

DISCOVERY Attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NOVI SAD

Breakfast Breakfast, LunchLunch, DinnerDinner

Day 8: Novi Sad

ACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise, join your Adventure Host on this walk in and around town, OR:

CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Novi Sad, the second largest town in Serbia. Admire its Austro-Hungarian old town, with its baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications.

ACTIVE Enjoy a walking tour in Novi Sad along the narrow streets that climb slowly to the top of the hill above the city to Petrovaradin Fortress, OR:

DISCOVERY Experience the sweet life in Serbia with a visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci.

DISCOVERY Experience the sweet life in Serbia with a visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci.

OVERNIGHT IN ILOK

Breakfast Breakfast, LunchLunch, DinnerDinner

Day 9: Ilok, Croatia

DISCOVERY Take a walking tour of Ilok with a wine tasting in a local cellar with stories of Croatian tradition.

VUKOVAR, CROATIA

CLASSIC Enjoy a walking tour of Vukovar, the city the largest river port in Croatia.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MOHÁCS

Breakfast Breakfast, LunchLunch, DinnerDinner

Day 10: Mohács, Hungary

CLASSIC Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács—the quiet Danube harbor town with its historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches. Tour the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermill—one of only a few remaining watermills performing stone-ground grain processing, OR

CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour to nearby Pécs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with fascinating murals. You’ll also enjoy an organ concert on your tour.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST

Breakfast Breakfast, LunchLunch, DinnerDinner

Day 11: Budapest (Disembarkation)

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Budapest airport before 8 am.

Breakfast Breakfast

Departures & Pricing

Advisements:

  • A valid passport is rquired for travel. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the last day of travel.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.
  • For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
  • Travel Protection is recommended. Click here TG_logo for more information.

     

    Departure Dates & USD Rates

    Rates are PER PASSENGER sharing twin cabin. Cruise fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice.
    Program Start Date (Bucharest)
    Cruise Embarkation Date (Oltenita)

    Ship

    Cat E - Lower Deck w/ window
    Cat D - Lower Deck aft w/ window
    Cat B - Middle Deck aft w/ french balcony
    Cat A - Middle Deck w/ french balcony
    Cat P - Upper Deck w/ french balcony
    Suite - Upper Deck w/ french balcony
    April 18, 2024
    April 19, 2024
    View
    $4,748
    $5,004
    $6,611
    $6,740
    $6,804
    8,219
    April 29, 2024
    April 30, 2024
    Impression
    $4,948
    $5,204
    $6,811
    $6,940
    $7,004
    $8,419
    May 25, 2024
    May 26, 2024
    Passion
    $5,248
    $5,504
    7,111
    $7,240
    $7,304
    $8,719
    June 25, 2024
    June 26,2024
    Impression
    $5,248
    $5,504
    7,111
    $7,240
    $7,304
    $8,719
    Aug 18, 2024
    Aug 19, 2024
    Envision
    $5,198
    $5,454
    $7,061
    $7,190
    $7,254
    $8,669
    Sep 11, 2024
    Sep 12, 2024
    Passion
    $5,498
    $5,754
    $7,361
    $7,490
    $7,554
    $8,969
    Sep 23, 2024
    Sep 24, 2024
    View
    $5,498
    $5,754
    $7,361
    $7,490
    $7,554
    $8,969
    Oct 11, 2024
    Oct 12, 2024
    Passion
    $5,198
    $5,454
    $7,061
    $7,190
    $7,252
    $8,669
    May 5, 2025
    May 6, 2025
    Passion
    $4,299
    $4,527
    $5,955
    $6,070
    $6,127
    $7,384
    May 29, 2025
    May 30, 2025
    Expression
    $4,499
    $4,727
    $6,155
    $6,270
    $6,327
    $7,584
    July 2, 2025
    July 3, 2025
    Passion
    $4,499
    $4,727
    $6,155
    $6,270
    $6,327
    $7,584
    Aug 9, 2025
    Aug 10, 2025
    Expression
    $4,499
    $4,727
    $6,155
    $6,270
    $6,327
    $7,584
    Aug 29, 2025
    Aug 30, 2025
    Passion
    $4,599
    $4,827
    $6,255
    $6,370
    $6,427
    $7,684
    Sep 22, 2025
    Sep 23, 2025
    Expression
    $4,699
    $4,927
    $6,355
    $6,470
    $6,527
    $7,784
    Oct 7, 2025
    Oct 8, 2025
    Expression
    $4,499
    $4,727
    $6,155
    $6,270
    $6,327
    $7,584
    Oct 26, 2025
    Oct 27, 2025
    Passion
    $4,299
    $4,527
    $5,955
    $6,070
    $6,127
    $7,384
    Important: Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change.
    Port Charges: Additional $270 USD per person (2024 departures); Additional $240 USD per person (2025 departures)
    For Single Traveler: Single Supplement applied. Please call for pricing.
    Transfers at Start of Program/End of Program are available for purchase. Please call for details.
Prices include:
• 1 night deluxe hotel accommodation in Bucharest pre-cruise at Radisson Blu (or similar; hotel subject to change) with breakfast
• Transfer from hotel to the ship in Oltenita
• 7- Night Cruise in selected cabin category
• Full board meals, including Captain's Welcome and Farewell receptions, Welcome and Farewell dinners
• Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; regional wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily on board your vessel
• Special onboard and onshore experiences presented by entertainers, artisans and experts, designed to enrich your cruise
• Daily Afternoon Tea
• Daily Night Fare
• Daily guided sightseeing program with Certified Local Guides
• Gratuities to Local Guides & Excursion Drivers
• Taxes
 
Prices Do Not Include:
▪ Individual arrival and departure (airfare; transfers)
▪ Travel Insurance
▪ Port charges
▪ Gratuities to onboard crew
▪ Personal Expenses

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