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Balkan Discovery with 1 Night Budapest, 2 Nights Transylvania& 1 Night Bucharest
Sept. 30 - Oct. 11, 2025

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​See the highlights of Eastern Europe on this Balkan river cruise adventure along the Danube River!   You’ll begin with one overnight in the lively Hungarian capital of Budapest, cruise 7 nights  and end with  2 nights in Transylvania and 1 night in Bucharest.

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Day 1 BUDAPEST

Welcome to Budapest—Hungary’s Captivating Capital
The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe’s shining city on the Danube

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Day 2 BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION0

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Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square.

This afternoon, board your Suite Ship®. This evening enjoy a dinner onboard
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Day 3 VUKOVAR-ILOK, CROATIA

History and Beer

Choose from Discover, or Classic Excursions

Enjoy lunch onboard and then visit Ilok and choose from Classic or Active excursions

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Day 4 NOVI, SAD, SERVIA

The Athens of Serbia

Choose from Classic, Active  or Discovery Excursions
 

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Day 5 BELGRADE

Fortresses and Folklore

Choose from Active, Classic or Discovery Excursions

Spend some free time exploring the city on your own this afternoon on Knez Mihailova Street.  Belgrade's pedestrian zone with lively  cafes & shops

Optional excursion: Bohemian Dinner in the Quarter of Skadarlija

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Day 6 GOLUBAC-DONJI MILANOVAC

Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates

Excursion to Lepenski Vir-Iron Gates Gorge

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Day 7 VIDIN, BULGARIA

Rocks, Ruins and Balkan Beauty

Choose from Active, Classic and Discovery Excursions
 

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Day 8 ROUSSE.  VELIKO TARNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION

Fortresses and Folklore

Choose from Active, Classic and Discovery Excursions

Later, enjoy lively entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show

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Day 9 OLTENITA, ROMANIA (DISEMBARKATION)

Disembark ship and transfer to Bucharest - Brasov

Guided tour of Romanian capital city of Bucharest and drive to Brasov.

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Day 10 BRASOV

Guided tour of Brasov.

This evening a guided tour of Bran Castle (Castle of Dracula)

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Day 11 BRASOV-SINAIA-BUCHAREST

The "Paris of the East"

Guided tour of Visit Peles Castle

Spend free time exploring this city on your own.

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Day 12 BUCHAREST

Your vacation ends with breakfast.

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Pricing:

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Cat. P, French Balcony: $8367.00

​Port Fees: $280.00

Includes gratuities.

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Other categories available.

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Cancellation and/or Out of Province Medical insurance is highly recommended.

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International Flights available upon request.

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Contact lisa@vellingastravel.com for more details.

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