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Cruise from Bucharest to Budapest: Balkan folklore and masterpieces

Looking for a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

By Alexis DEBUC expert of your cruises
A unique holiday
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Main features
Boat model: River boat
Type: Yacht / Motoryacht > 24 m
Number of cabins: 88
Maximum capacity: 176 travelers
Crew members: 33

Cabin

Cat A - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabins with large sliding panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat B - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabins with large sliding panoramic windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Cat C - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabins with large sliding panoramic windows. Cabins may be slightly smaller and have a "standard" location.
Cat C - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Cabins with large sliding panoramic windows. Cabins may be slightly smaller and have a "standard" location.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Oltenita
Boarding at Oltenita. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Sailing to... more+ Cernavoda. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Oltenita Cernavoda Constanta Cernavoda
Morning sailing on the Danube-Black Sea Canal. The completion of the Danube-Black Sea Canal is a... more+ colossal work in the history of Communism in Romania and Eastern Europe. Late morning arrival in Constanta. Optional authentic excursion/experience: guided tour of Constanta and local wine tasting. This Romanian city is the best known on the Black Sea coast. Once an important Greek trading post, it has preserved a number of interesting vestiges from its heyday. Not least the remarkable 3rd-century Roman mosaic. The streets of the old town also hold a few surprises, as far as the seafront and the casino, which raises its rococo façade against the wind. Then on to Murfatlar. The sunny Dobrogean plateau on the shores of the Black Sea is the country's most promising region. The Murfatlar vineyards have made a name for themselves, winning numerous international awards for their Chardonnay. Wine tasting in a local cellar. Night sail to Cernavoda. 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Constanta and local wine tasting, more+
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Diner
Cernavoda Oltenita Bucharest
Morning sailing.
In the afternoon, optional authentic excursion/experience: visit Bucharest,... more+ nicknamed “Little Paris” in the 1930s. Welcoming and full of life, the Romanian capital leaves no one indifferent. Its monumental avenues are punctuated by beautiful gardens, parks and surprising alleyways. Communism may have changed the face of the city, as evidenced by the gigantic Palace of Parliament, but the “Little Paris of the Balkans” has retained the joie de vivre of a mixed-race city with a 19th-century feel. Return to Roussé. 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Bucharest, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Bucharest Ruse
Optional authentic excursion day / experience: Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi. Lunch in a restaurant.... more+ In an exceptional setting, Veliko Tarnovo displays its white, flower-filled houses in a labyrinthine tangle. Former capital of the Bulgarian tsars, its fortress overlooks the town and remains the jewel of the region. Then on to Arbanassi, a village of character much loved by Bulgarians. This former summer residence of the Tsars is renowned for its many frescoed churches. Return on board to Roussé.
Bulgarian folk evening on board. 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Ruse
Optional authentic excursion/experience: a visit to Roussé, undoubtedly surprising. The town... more+ boasts precious buildings and a magnificent architectural heritage. Proud of its "Golden Dozen" treasures, it reveals its masterpieces along its wide avenues. The tour ends with a tasting of local products. Afternoon sailing. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit to Ruse, more+
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Diner
Ruse Passage des portes de Fer
A day of navigation: passing through the Iron Gates, between the Carpathians and the Balkans. The... more+ most spectacular part of this defile was nicknamed "The Boilers" by navigators because the water, squeezed between the steep mountain walls, once seemed to bubble. In turn, you'll see the "Tabula Traiana", a huge marble slab reminiscent of the "imperial road", an elegant viaduct overlooking the mouth of the river and the "portrait" of Decébal, carved in stone. 
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Diner
Passage des portes de Fer Belgrade Novi Sad
Optional excursions:
- Authentic: guided tour of Belgrade. The Serbian capital has forged its... more+ identity from the confluence of Ottoman, Austrian and Slavic cultures. Built on a series of hills backed by the Sava River, Belgrade offers a variety of urban landscapes to discover. You'll see streets lined with 19th-century mansions, Art Nouveau buildings and the Kalemegdan Park.
- Experience Belgrade by bike. The "White City" boasts plenty of space, vast riverbanks and green spaces. At the crossroads of Oriental, Slavic and Austrian influences, the Serbian capital has carved out its own identity, winning over many a traveler. Afternoon optional authentic excursion/experience: Novi Sad and the Krusedol monastery. Drive to the Krusedol Monastery. Nestled in the heart of the Serbian countryside, in the valleys of the Fruska Gora "Holy Mountain" National Park, the monastery is remarkable for its fusion of Byzantine and Baroque styles. Even today, it is a popular place for meditation. Continuation to Novi Sad. Considered by Serbs to be one of the most beautiful cities in the country, it boasts a vibrant pedestrianized historic heart. The Austro-Hungarian architecture of the main square rivals the beauty of 19th-century mansions. A green city, Novi Sad boasts pretty flowerbeds and tree-lined squares.
Return to Novi Sad. Continuation to Osijek. 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Belgrade, Belgrade bicycle tour, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Novi Sad Osijek Mohács
Optional excursions:
- Authentic: guided tour of Osijek. The capital of Slavonia, a Croatian... more+ province, is famous for its beauty and symbolic sites. In addition to the red-brick Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, which dominates the city, Osijek boasts impressive Baroque architecture. The citadel on the banks of the Drava River, not far from the confluence with the Danube, demonstrates the strategic importance of the area.
- Experience: discover Osijek by bike. Situated on the Drava, a tributary of the Danube, Osijek is ideal for two-wheeled tours. In the pedestrian district, you'll see an exceptional group of 18th-century urban fortifications, with narrow streets lined with Baroque and Art Nouveau palaces. Your tour then takes you to the parks along the Drava River.
Afternoon sailing to Mohacs. Customs clearance at Mohacs, then sailing to Budapest.
Gala evening. Night sailing. 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Osijek, Discover Osijek by bike, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Mohács Budapest
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am.
End of our services.
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Lunch
Diner
Possibility to privatize the boat on request
The price includes
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Welcome cocktail
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Folklore evening
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Personal expenses
Routing
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Optional excursion to Constanta. Departure by coach towards the Black Sea to reach Constanta. Founded by the Greeks in the 7th century BC, it now has a population of over 560,000 inhabitants and is the second biggest port on the Black Sea after Istanbul. We... more+ will leave Ovidius Square to visit the Museum of History and Archaeology, which brings together items found during archaeological excavations. Across from there, a glass museum houses the vast Roman mosaic, a beautiful polychrome mosaic dating from the 3rd century. Then we will discover an architectural melting pot including the Roman mosque (outsides only) and the Orthodox Church (interior) as well as the Genoese Lighthouse. Don't miss the beautiful view over Old Constanta from the pier. We'll walk along the waterfront all the way to the majestic Casino (outsides only), built in the early 20th century in Austrian Art Nouveau style. It reminds us of Constanta in its heyday, when it used to be the favorite holiday destination of the idle rich. Moving on towards Murfatlar, which produces the best wines in Romania. This winery over 4000ha is the largest in Europe. There will be a wine tasting session in a cellar. Return on board in Cernavoda / Fetesti.PLEASE NOTEComfortable walking shoes are recommended.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included £67 / people
Departure by coach from Giurgiu with your guides to discover the Romanian capital of Bucharest. According to legend, the city was founded by a shepherd named Bucur (which means joy in Romanian). Bucharest has suffered greatly from its communist past but after... more+ the year 2000, due to the advent of significant economic growth, the city has modernized. You will start the visit with a panoramic tour of the city giving you an overview of the various monuments of the capital. You will take the coach to the Bucharest Eco-museum*, an authentic village in the city where you will discover the habitats of the different regions of Romania and their handcrafts. The visit will end with a photo stop at The Palace of Parliament, a gigantic neo-classical style marble construction designed by Ceausescu and then you will visit the Orthodox Church. You will leave the city by coach to reach the boat. PLEASE NOTE Comfortable shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. *The Eco-museum is closed on Mondays and replaced by a visit to the Cernica Monastery.  
Not included £43 / people
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We'll set off by coach to visit the town of Ruse, one of the largest ports in Bulgaria. It was founded by the Romans under the orders of Emperor Augustus. During the Ottoman Empire, it was the most important town of the empire located on the Danube. In... more+ the company of our guide, we'll discover the fascinating architectural heritage of the town, a rich mixture of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures. We'll get the chance to admire the Dohodno Zdanie (the Old Theatre), built in 1902 by architects Raul Brank, Georg Lang and Frank Scholz; the Monument of Liberty, a masterpiece by Florentine architect and sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi; the Catholic Church with its multi-colored stained-glass windows and so on. We'll end our visit with a tasting of a local pastry and wine. We'll have some free time to go shopping before our coaches take us back to the ship. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £31 / people
We'll set off by coach to visit Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, which is also one of the oldest cities in Europe with a history stretching back some 7000 years. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers, close to the Morava Corridor which... more+ links the countries of the Danube to the Aegean Sea. The town has a fortress sitting atop one of the highest hills in Belgrade as well as a commercial center and port. We'll start off our visit with a guided panoramic tour of the city, during which you will have the opportunity to admire Belgrade's National Theatre and National Museum, the Royal Palace which currently houses the City Assembly of Belgrade, the Ancient Royal Palace and more. We'll stop to visit the Orthodox Temple of St Sava. The construction of this church began in 1939 but is still a work in progress, given that the Second World War followed by Tito's dictatorship put a halt to it. Construction only started again in 2001 and is funded exclusively by charitable donations. We'll head back to the city center by coach for some free time before our guides take us to Kalemegdan Park, the largest and most beautiful park in the city where the Belgrade Fortress is located, overlooking the confluence of the Danube and Sava. Return to the ship by coach. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change.  
Not included £37 / people
What better way to explore Belgrade than on a 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. The main topics are history and politics of Yugoslavia, social... more+ issues, economy, lifestyle and architecture.A half hour break with a drink will be provided during the tour.Main stops: Brankov’s bridge, Staro Sajmiste (former concentration camp), SIV / Palace fo Serbia (former seat of government of Yugoslavia), Hotel Yugoslavia, Historic city center of Zemun and view on Kalemegdan FortressPLEASE NOTEThe total length of the tour is 12 kilometers.The speed on the tour is very low, so everybody can enjoy it; given one has a basic experience with riding a bike.Good walking shoes are recommended.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate.Attention: children are under the responsibility of their parents and must be autonomous by bike.Helmets are provided on all our cycling tours. 
Not included £60 / people
Departure by coach from Belgrade or Novi Sad. Our excursion begins with a visit to Krusedol Monastery located in the mountainous region of Fruska Gora. More than 16 Orthodox monasteries are spread around the hamlet of Irski Venac, a great opportunity to soak... more+ up Serbian art combining Byzantine and Baroque architecture. You will be delighted by the magnificent paintings from the 18th century that adorn this beautiful 16th century monastery. Our coach will then take us to Novi Sad. Capital of the autonomous region of Vojvodina, Novi Sad is also the second largest town in Serbia, going by the size of its population. The town has a long and troubled history since it was under the rule of Celts, Romans, Franks, Barbarians and Turks until it became part of the Habsburg Empire. It was known as "Petrovaradin” in the past, and the name Novi Sad (meaning ‘new plant') only came into use in 1748. The history of the town was further troubled during the 20th century when after the First World War, the Balkan territories were in turn united and separated under different names, until in 2006 when the town finally became part of an independent Serbia. We'll visit the city center by foot. The old Austro-Hungarian city with its Baroque buildings developed around ancient fortifications. You will be able to see the Episcopal Church as well as the Orthodox Church before continuing up the main street to Freedom square with the old Town Hall, dating from 1895. The coach will be waiting for you near Freedom square to finish the visit with a panoramic tour up the main boulevards leading to the boat. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. Appropriate clothing required for the visit to the monastery (no shorts or T-shirts, covered shoulders for women and closed shoes). The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £35 / people
In the company of our guides, we will begin our tour with a visit of Osijek, a town in the East of the historical Croatian region of Slavonia. The town was founded by the Slavs, who built a river port on the ruins of the Roman town in the 7th century. In... more+ 1526, the Turks took possession of the town and remained there for over 160 years, making Osijek the capital of Ottoman Slavonia. But in 1687, they suffered a heavy defeat in Harkany and left the town without a fight. It was looted by the Austrians, who left nothing of its Ottoman splendor. The Austrians built a citadel over the demolished Turkish town. Our tour will first take us to the upper town for a view of the Church of St Peter and St Paul. Commonly referred to as the Cathedral, this imposing red brick church dominated by its 90m spire was built under the impetus of Bishop Strossmayer, a native of Osijek. We'll then move on to the Old Town with a visit of the 18th century fortress built between 1712 and 1721 by architect Maximilien Gosseau d'Hennef who designed the citadel's civilian and military buildings, giving the whole a remarkable architectural unity. Afterwards, we'll walk up to the main square with its Holy Trinity monument. Return on board. PLEASE NOTE Comfortable shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included £36 / people
Discover the fourth largest city in Croatia from the seat of a bike! The old part of the town, Tvrda, 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... more+ and consists of a Habsburg star fort built on the right bank of the Drava River. We'll return through several of the city's parks and a main avenue boarded by beautiful Art Nouveau buildings. Our tour will finish up in front of the cathedral before returning to the ship.PLEASE NOTEPLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE, STURDY SHOES AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING ACCORDING TO THE WEATHER.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate.Attention: children are under the responsibility of their parents and must be autonomous by bike.Helmets are provided on all our cycling tours. 
Not included £60 / people

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Cat C - Double Cabin - Main Deck
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  • Cat B - Double Cabin - Main Deck
  • Cat B - Double Cabin - Intermediate Deck
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