11 Day Danube River Cruise with Bucharest - Budapest to Bucharest (Symphony)
- Flights NYC Budapest, Bucharest NYC
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices - 9 nights Deluxe accommodations
- 7 nights Deluxe river cruise on < (Category D) outside cabin
- 2 nights
- 22 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Unlimited wine with dinners
- Evening entertainment
- Shore excursions per itinerary
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Wireless audio system for excursions on cruise
- Port Taxes
Special Features
- Budapest City Tour
- Belgrade City Tour
- Bucharest City Tour
Call (866) 288-8728 for more information or to book today! Mention code 9373096
- Tour Operator
- Gate 1 Travel
- Offer
- Offer valid through 7/31/2010
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart the USA | Depart the USA for Hungary. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment for your journey |
| Day 2 | Budapest | Arrive and transfer independently to the port. Embarkation begins at 4 pm. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner on board and a scenic cruise of Budapestd Overnight: Cruise Meals: Dinner |
| Day 3 | Budapest | Your morning tour of Budapest begins in Pest and views such sights as Parliament, Royal Palace and Heroes' Square. Cross over to Buda to view the graceful medieval architecture that lines the traditional cobbled streets. Explore the city independently this afternoon, before setting sail for Croatia at 5 pm Optional: Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour (PM) Optional: Excursion to Szentendre (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | Vukovar | Relax on board this morning and arrive to Vukovar just before lunch. The city suffered severe damage during the Yugoslavian Civil War, and the devastation remains evident in many of the buildings that remain unrestored. Explore the town on your own this afternoon, perhaps strolling through the Baroque town center, or visiting the Eltz Manor Castle. The ship will sail this evening at 7 pm Optional: Excursion to Vukovar & Osijek (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Belgrade | Early morning arrival in the Serbian capital of Belgrade, situated at the confluence of the Danube and Save Rivers. Enjoy a tour of Belgrade that includes a visit to the Kalemegdan fortress, a true landmark of the city. Your tour of the fortress carries you inside where you will visit its military museum and a Turkish bath. The tour continues to view the National Museum, the Parliament, Prince Milo's Castle and the Castle of Princess Ljubica. The afternoon and evening are free to explore the city on your own Optional: Excursion to Topola & Oplenac (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Sail the Iron Gate | After breakfast, relax on the sun deck and take in the picturesque panorama of the Danube. Enjoy daylight sailing as the ship approaches one of the true natural highlights of the cruise, the world famous Cataract stretch or "Iron Gate," where the Danube rises through the Carpathian Mountains and the foothills of the Balkans Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Daylight Sailing | This morning the ship will make a brief technical stop in Svistov, Bulgaria to allow passengers participating in the optional tour to Veliko Tarnovo to disembark. The ship will continue sailing, and arrive to Giurgiu, Bulgaria just before lunch. Passengers on the optional shore excursion will rejoin the ship and begin cruising towards the Danube Delta at 2 pm. Tonight, savor the flavors of regional specialties at the Captain's Gala dinner Optional: Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo (AM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Danube Delta | Today arrive to the Danube Delta at 1 pm, and enjoy free time to explore this unique ecosystem. The Delta is home to over 1200 species of plants unique to Europe, as well as over 100 species of freshwater fish, which in habit its many lakes and marshes. The site also serves as a prime resting and feeding point for millions of migrating birds. Reboard the ship at 3 pm and enjoy one final afternoon of cruising Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | Bucharest | This morning, disembark the ship and transfer to your hotel in Bucharest. The balance of the day is free to explore the city independently Overnight: Bucharest Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 10 | Bucharest | Your morning tour of Bucharest will visit many national landmarks including the Memorial of Rebirth and the famous Palace of the Parliament. Dubbed the colorful title "Paris of the East" in the 1930s, Bucharest suffered considerable damage during World War II. The city has since recovered to its prewar glory, and has become one of Eastern Europe's most enticing destinations Overnight: Bucharest Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 11 | Depart for the USA | This morning, transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Amadeus Symphony Athenee Palace Hilton
- Disclaimer
*Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, transfers, optional shore excursions, and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Please note, singles cannot be booked in a Suite. Triples can be accommodated in suites, with two twin beds plus a sofa/folding bed.Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on motor coaches and/or river cruises. There are no elevators or chair lifts on board. Kindly refer to our Terms for additional information.
