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

CroisiCruise: BRT PP

12 Days

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.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
- Prepaid Classic Sightseeing

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

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

- Authentic Bulgaria with Veliko Tarnovo and the charming town of Ruse
- Bucharest, the surprising Romanian capital
- The Danube delta, the largest and best preserved of the European deltas

- Itinerary Day 1: Budapest (Hungary)

Passengers are welcome to board the ship. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, you will have dinner on board and start sailing towards Mohacs through the night. Day 2: Mohacs (Hungary) – Osijek (Croatia)

Sail towards Osijek in the early morning. To help get your blood moving, join an aerobics class and onboard entertainment. This afternoon, join the proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Osijek.
DISCOVERY: Osijek by bike.
Afterwards, continue cruising towards Novi Sad. Evening of onboard entertainment. Day 3: Novi Sad (Serbia) – Belgrade (Serbia)

Join the proposed excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center. Then drive to Sremski Karlovci for a visit. Afterwards, your ship will cruise to Belgrade. This afternoon join the proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Belgrade.
DISCOVERY: Belgrade by bike.
An evening of dancing on board. Your ship will cruise through the night. Day 4: The Iron Gates

The whole day will be spent cruising. Your ship will pass through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. You will cruise throughout the night. Day 5: Ruse (Bulgaria)

Arrive in Ruse in the early morning and spend the day on a proposed excursion for both packages: Discover Veliko Tarnovo, famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, and Arbanassi (lunch included). Day 6: Ruse - Oltenita (Romania)

This morning, join the proposed excursion for both packages: Discover Ruse with its wide avenues, large squares and gorgeous monuments bearing testament to national Renaissance architecture. You will then begin to cruise to Giurgiu. Join this afternoon on the proposed excursion for both packages: Bucharest and a visit to the Village Museum showcasing traditional Romanian village life. You will then cruise to Cernavoda/Fetesti. Cruise throughout the night. Day 7: Cernavoda / Fetesti (Romania)

After your arrival in Cernavoda/Fetesti, you will leave on a full day proposed excursion to Constanta (lunch included.) The oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania, it was founded in 600 BC. Discover its diverse architectural styles, most evident in the Orthodox cathedral (interiors) and the Grand Mosque (exteriors). Lunch will be in a local restaurant. Afterwards, you will cruise to Murfatlar, where Romania produces its best wines and have a tasting in a wine cellar. Tonight, there will be an evening of onboard entertainment. Day 8: Tulcea (Romania)

You will begin to cruise early in the morning towards Tulcea. Join the proposed excursions :
CLASSIC: The Danube Delta, its fauna and flora.
DISCOVERY: The Danube Delta on a speed boat.
Spend the afternoon cruising. Tonight is your gala evening and dinner. Day 9: Oltenita – Sinaia - Prédéal

One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. You will be transferred to Sinaia, stopping for lunch on the way. This afternoon, join the included excursion to Peles Castle and the Sinaia Monastery(2). Leave by coach for Sinaia to visit the superb 19th-century Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family.