Budapest to The Black Sea River Cruise

Overview

This river cruise takes you through the Balkans, starting in Budapest and concluding in the same city after exploring various captivating destinations.

Day 1: Arrival in Budapest

Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your five-star cruise ship. Welcome dinner on board.

Day 2: Kalocsa & Pecs

Explore Kalocsa’s historical sites and the Puszta (Great Plain). Visit Paprika Museum or a paprika house. Drive to Pecs, a cultural and artistic city. Tour Pecs, visit a 4th-century Christian mausoleum, cathedral, and more.

Welcome, drink with the Captain and a special Welcome Dinner on board.

Day 3: Belgrade

Arrive in Belgrade, a guided tour of the city. Visit Kalemegdan Park and Fortress, Republic Square, and more.

Afternoon free to explore Belgrade.

Day 4: Iron Gates Gorge

Cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge, a scenic highlight. Pass through the Great Kazan and see the sculpture of Decebalus.

Day 5: Pleven

Cross into Bulgaria and explore Nikopol. Drive to Pleven, visit the Pleven Panorama. Free time to explore Pleven.

Day 6: Bucharest

Guided tour of Bucharest, visit the Palace of the Parliament. Explore Revolution Square and other city sights. Free time in Bucharest.

Day 7: Danube Delta

Cruise to Tulcea and excursion into the Danube Delta. Explore the UNESCO-listed Danube Delta’s rich wildlife.

Day 8: Constanta

Depart for Constanta, visit archaeological and mosaics museums. Explore the Old Town and enjoy free time.

Day 9: Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanassi & Ivanovo

Arrive in Rousse and drive to Veliko Tarnovo. Explore Veliko Tarnovo, visit Arbanassi and the Churches of Ivanovo.

Day 10: Belogradchik

Visit Belogradchik Rocks, unique sandstone formations. Return to the ship for dinner.

Day 11: Iron Gates & Lepenski Vir

Cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge again. Visit Lepenski Vir, an important archaeological site.

Day 12: Novi Sad

Pass Smederevo Fortress and moor in Novi Sad. Guided tour of Novi Sad and Petrovaradin Fortress.

Day 13: Osijek & Vukovar

Cross into Croatia, visit Vukovar’s main sights. Drive to Osijek, explore the Old Town.

Day 14: Budapest

Return to Budapest, guided tour of the city’s main sights. Captain’s Dinner in the evening.

Day 15: Return Home

Depart for the airport and return home.