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Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest 2021
12 DAYS FROM ONLY $3199
River:
Danube River Cruises
Countries:
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
Embark:
Bucharest
Disembark:
Budapest
Ship:
Viking Longship Gullveig (Other Ships)
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Login to your AccountPassage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest 2021
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Depart USA |
| Day 2 | Bucharest |
| Day 3 | Bucharest |
| Day 4 | Veliko Tarnovo |
| Day 5 | Vidin |
| Day 6 | Iron Gate |
| Day 7 | Belgrade |
| Day 8 | Osijek |
| Day 9 | Kalocsa |
| Day 10 | Budapest |
| Day 11 | Budapest |
| Day 12 | Budapest |
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Depart USA |
| Day 2 | Bucharest |
| Day 3 | Bucharest |
| Day 4 | Veliko Tarnovo |
| Day 5 | Vidin |
| Day 6 | Iron Gate |
| Day 7 | Belgrade |
| Day 8 | Osijek |
| Day 9 | Kalocsa |
| Day 10 | Budapest |
| Day 11 | Budapest |
| Day 12 | Budapest |
Tour Highlights
Let us take you to the cities, towns and natural wonders of Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Croatia and Bulgaria.| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
| Day 2 | Bucharest Arrive at the Bucharest airport and transfer to the superior first-class Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest (or similar) in the heart of the city for a 1-night stay. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, or do some exploring on your own. |
| Day 3 | Bucharest After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take a morning tour of the city. See the city’s wide boulevards, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Arch of Triumph and the Palace of Parliament. Visit the outdoor Muzeul Satului, otherwise known as the Village Museum, where authentic dwellings from all regions of the country have been relocated and reassembled, including rural cottages, farmhouses and water mills. During lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a lively folkloric performance that recalls the simple pleasures of rural life. You then proceed to Giurgiu to board your ship and enjoy a welcome dinner. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | Veliko Tarnovo After breakfast, disembark at Russe for a full-day excursion to Bulgaria’s former capital, Veliko Tarnovo. See Tsaravets Hill and the ruins of the royal castle. During free time, shop for local crafts along Samovodska Charshia. Continue your venture to Arbanasi for lunch in a local restaurant and a guided tour of the Nativity Church, with its intricate floor-to-ceiling murals and icons. Return to your ship for dinner. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Vidin Arrive in the picturesque Bulgarian port of Vidin, and take an excursion to see Belogradchik Fortress, built right into the striking Belogradchik Rocks. See the fortress’s amazing construction, begun in Roman times and greatly extended by Bulgarian tsars and the Ottomans, and enjoy breathtaking views. Enjoy lunch on board your ship; then you have free time to explore Vidin’s city center, Orthodox churches and the ruins of the city’s once-grand synagogue. We depart during dinner. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Iron Gate Today, enjoy scenic cruising as you travel through one of the most picturesque areas of the Lower Danube. The Iron Gate is one of Europe’s most dramatic natural wonders—a spectacular narrow gorge with enormous white limestone cliffs. Take in your Cruise Director’s commentary about the region and scenic points of interest as you sail toward the next port. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Belgrade Wake up in Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Take a guided walk through the grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress, now a stately park; also see the Orthodox cathedral and stop at the Square of the Republic. Enjoy lunch on board your ship before you have free time to explore Belgrade’s gracious architecture or visit one of its many museums, such as the Nikola Tesla Museum. Dine on board your ship or experience some of Belgrade’s nightlife. We depart very late this evening. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Osijek Cruise along the Danube, arriving at Vukovar around noon. Disembark for an afternoon excursion to the charming Croatian city of Osijek. Inhabited since Neolithic times, this area has had several heydays under the Romans, the Ottomans and the Hapsburgs; now, Vukovar is revered for its baroque buildings, parks and monuments. Return on board for dinner. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | Kalocsa Sail into Hungary this morning, arriving in Kalocsa after lunch. Take a guided city tour followed by a short organ concert at St. Joseph Church. Then, you are treated to a performance of traditional Puszta horsemanship. Return to the ship and enjoy a festive final dinner on board as we depart for Budapest. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 10 | Budapest Disembark after breakfast and take a tour of Budapest. Begin in Pest, where you see the National Opera House and visit historic Heroes’ Square. Cross the Chain Bridge to Buda, where you walk along Castle Hill to Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Check in to the deluxe Budapest Hilton (or similar) for a 2-night stay, then take the rest of the day to sightsee on your own. Explore a museum, do some shopping or relax in one of the Art Nouveau spas. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 11 | Budapest Take a full day to explore Budapest on your own. Ride the city’s innovative, efficient metro; walk through the City Park or along the Pest embankment for views of the Buda Castle District; explore the Buda Castle Labyrinth; visit the Jewish Quarter and tour the beautifully restored Dohány Street Synagogue. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 12 | Budapest After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or extend your journey with 2 additional nights in bustling Budapest or 3 nights in Prague, the Czech Republic’s gracious capital. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
| Day 2 | Bucharest Arrive at the Bucharest airport and transfer to the superior first-class Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest (or similar) in the heart of the city for a 1-night stay. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, or do some exploring on your own. |
| Day 3 | Bucharest After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take a morning tour of the city. See the city’s wide boulevards, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Arch of Triumph and the Palace of Parliament. Visit the outdoor Muzeul Satului, otherwise known as the Village Museum, where authentic dwellings from all regions of the country have been relocated and reassembled, including rural cottages, farmhouses and water mills. During lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a lively folkloric performance that recalls the simple pleasures of rural life. You then proceed to Giurgiu to board your ship and enjoy a welcome dinner. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | Veliko Tarnovo After breakfast, disembark at Russe for a full-day excursion to Bulgaria’s former capital, Veliko Tarnovo. See Tsaravets Hill and the ruins of the royal castle. During free time, shop for local crafts along Samovodska Charshia. Continue your venture to Arbanasi for lunch in a local restaurant and a guided tour of the Nativity Church, with its intricate floor-to-ceiling murals and icons. Return to your ship for dinner. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Vidin Arrive in the picturesque Bulgarian port of Vidin, and take an excursion to see Belogradchik Fortress, built right into the striking Belogradchik Rocks. See the fortress’s amazing construction, begun in Roman times and greatly extended by Bulgarian tsars and the Ottomans, and enjoy breathtaking views. Enjoy lunch on board your ship; then you have free time to explore Vidin’s city center, Orthodox churches and the ruins of the city’s once-grand synagogue. We depart during dinner. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Iron Gate Today, enjoy scenic cruising as you travel through one of the most picturesque areas of the Lower Danube. The Iron Gate is one of Europe’s most dramatic natural wonders—a spectacular narrow gorge with enormous white limestone cliffs. Take in your Cruise Director’s commentary about the region and scenic points of interest as you sail toward the next port. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Belgrade Wake up in Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Take a guided walk through the grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress, now a stately park; also see the Orthodox cathedral and stop at the Square of the Republic. Enjoy lunch on board your ship before you have free time to explore Belgrade’s gracious architecture or visit one of its many museums, such as the Nikola Tesla Museum. Dine on board your ship or experience some of Belgrade’s nightlife. We depart very late this evening. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Osijek Cruise along the Danube, arriving at Vukovar around noon. Disembark for an afternoon excursion to the charming Croatian city of Osijek. Inhabited since Neolithic times, this area has had several heydays under the Romans, the Ottomans and the Hapsburgs; now, Vukovar is revered for its baroque buildings, parks and monuments. Return on board for dinner. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | Kalocsa Sail into Hungary this morning, arriving in Kalocsa after lunch. Take a guided city tour followed by a short organ concert at St. Joseph Church. Then, you are treated to a performance of traditional Puszta horsemanship. Return to the ship and enjoy a festive final dinner on board as we depart for Budapest. (B, L, D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 10 | Budapest Disembark after breakfast and take a tour of Budapest. Begin in Pest, where you see the National Opera House and visit historic Heroes’ Square. Cross the Chain Bridge to Buda, where you walk along Castle Hill to Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Check in to the deluxe Budapest Hilton (or similar) for a 2-night stay, then take the rest of the day to sightsee on your own. Explore a museum, do some shopping or relax in one of the Art Nouveau spas. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 11 | Budapest Take a full day to explore Budapest on your own. Ride the city’s innovative, efficient metro; walk through the City Park or along the Pest embankment for views of the Buda Castle District; explore the Buda Castle Labyrinth; visit the Jewish Quarter and tour the beautifully restored Dohány Street Synagogue. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 12 | Budapest After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or extend your journey with 2 additional nights in bustling Budapest or 3 nights in Prague, the Czech Republic’s gracious capital. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
Beautiful and headstrong, Rinda personifies the hard, frozen earth. She is the daughter of Billing, King of the Ruthenians, and wife of Odin, father of the gods.<br/><br/> <strong>Longship Features</strong> <ul><li>95 comfortable outside staterooms (25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites, 2 Explorer Suites)</li><li>All suites feature two full-size rooms with a veranda off the living room & a French balcony in the bedroom</li><li>Sun Deck with 360-degree views & shaded sitting area; organic herb garden & solar panels; putting green & walking track</li><li>Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship for al fresco dining</li><li>Viking Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors</li><li>Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views</li><li>Library & onboard shop</li><li>Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories E & F</li><li>Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)</li><li>Laundry service</li><li>Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride</li><li>40" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic & more</li></ul>