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.