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Special Offer!

  • $250-$750 discount per person on select 2022 departures.
  • *Special offers cannot be combined with other discounts

Gems of Southeast Europe

Voyage Between Budapest and Giurgiu aboard a Premier River Vessel

Overview

On the storied Danube River, this wonderful cruise brings you from Budapest, the capital of Hungary, through the dramatic narrow gorge known as the Iron Gates, and then along the Romanian-Bulgarian border. Visit Vidin, Belogradchik and Veliko Tarnovo before disembarking your cruise in Romania. Reverse departures are also offered. Add on an optional pre-cruise extension to Vienna or Budapest (depending on departure), and post-cruise extension to Bucharest.

Note: This cruise is not exclusive to, nor operated by, Wilderness Travel, who acts solely as agent in booking your reservation with the ship operator. The itinerary, lecturers, and all other arrangements are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise line.

Itinerary

CRUISE PROGRAM
Budapest to Giurgiu Itinerary

Day 1
Budapest, Hungary / Embarkation

Embark upon your river cruise ship, docked in the city center. This evening, meet your fellow passengers on board.

Day 2
Mohács / Pécs

Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohács. You'll then visit Pécs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit the UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter’s Basilica, the city’s main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Széchenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pécs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or for wine connoisseurs, you'll want to go to Szekzard wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago.

Day 3
Vukovar, Croatia / Novi Sad, Serbia

Vukovar is a Croatian symbol of resistance, which you’ll better understand on your city tour showcasing the Ovčara Memorial and Eltz Palace. Alternatively, choose a wine tasting in Ilok, a center of wine production since Roman times, where you'll sample its famous Grasevina, Traminac, and Frankovka wines. Back on board, cruise to Novi Sad, sometimes called the “Serbian Athens.” Discover Novi Sad on a walking tour to Dunavski Park and through Stari Grad, the Old Town center. If you prefer a more active exploration, join a guided biking or hiking tour. During the evening, visit Petrovaradin Fortress, a mighty stronghold no enemy has ever breached.

Day 4
Belgrade, Serbia

Explore Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, on a city tour, which includes the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava. Later, choose from three intriguing excursions. Visit the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Serbian Royal Family; and then tour the House of Flowers, the mausoleum of Marshal Tito, who became the first President of Yugoslavia. Or enjoy a taste of the region by sampling Serbian plum brandy, Šlivovitz, and delicious local delights at the Quburich Distillery. For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour.

Day 5
Iron Gates

The Iron Gates is one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. The banks of the river dazzle with sheer-faced rocks that stretch high overhead along this natural border between Serbia and Romania.

Day 6
Vidin, Bulgaria

Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria’s oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the largest preserved medieval castle in Bulgaria overlooking the Danube. Continue on to Belogradchik, one of Bulgaria’s natural wonders, where you can hike around its most spectacular rock formations. Alternatively, visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa, a pastry you will also get to make. You also have the choice to bike through Vidin and to the castle.

Day 7
Giurgiu / Rousse

Visit Bulgaria's ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to go to Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo- Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings and Bulgarian medieval art.

Day 8
Giurgiu / Disembarkation

Disembark the ship in Giurgiu.

REVERSE
Giurgiu to Budapest Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Giurgiu, Romania / Embarkation
Day 2 Giurgiu / Rousse
Day 3 Vidin
Day 4 Cruising through the Iron Gates
Day 5 Belgrade
Day 6 Novi Sad / Vukovar
Day 7 Pécs / Mohács
Day 8 Budapest / Disembarkation

ADD ON A PRE-CRUISE AND POST-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM

Budapest to Giurgiu
  • Add 2 nights Vienna pre-cruise and 3 nights Istanbul post-cruise: $2099 (2021 and 2022) per person
  • Add 2 Nights Vienna pre-cruise and 2 nights Brasov, 2 nights Bucharest Post-cruise: $1900 (2021 and 2022) per person
Giurgiu to Budapest
  • Add 3 nights Istanbul pre-cruise and 2 nights Vienna post-cruise: $2099 (2021 and 2022) per person
  • Add 2 Nights Bucharest, 2 nights Brasov pre-cruise and 2 nights Vienna post-cruise: $1900 (2021 and 2022) per person
Gems of Southeast Europe route-map

Gems of Southeast Europe

Gems of Southeast Europe route-map

Highlights

Highlights

Enjoy walking tours, optional guided bike tours
Savor delightful cuisine and wines
Optional pre- and post-cruise extensions
Explore the wonders of World Heritage Sites and enchanting cities along the Danube

Details

Length: 8 days
Cost From: $2999  
Full pricing
Arrive: Budapest, Hungary
Depart: Rousse, Bulgaria
Lodging: 7 nights aboard a premium river vessel
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Meals: All meals included aboard ship
Activity: River Cruising, Cultural Adventures, Photography
Trip Level:

8-day cruise, cultural explorations and walking tours
What the Trip is Like

Trip Levels

With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.

Easiest

Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Examples:
  • Royal Rajasthan
  • Indochine
  • Small ship cruises

Easy to Moderate

Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Examples:
  • New Zealand: South Island Adventure
  • Our African safaris
  • Costa Rica Wildlife

Moderate

Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
Examples:
  • Tuscany & the Cinque Terre
  • Great Hikes and Estancias of Patagonia
  • Palau Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking
  • Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.

Moderate to Strenuous

Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Examples:
  • In Patagonia
  • Hiking the Spanish Pyrenees

Strenuous

Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Examples:
  • Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
  • Everest Lodge to Lodge

Very Strenuous

Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
Examples:
  • Everest Base Camp
  • Climb Kilimanjaro!

Departures and Trip Cost

Price is per person in Category E, a deluxe stateroom with a window. Cabin upgrades are available at additional cost per person (listed below this chart).

Add a Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program for an Additional Fee

Prices in the chart below reflect our cruise-only program. If you wish to extend your trip, we recommend a pre-cruise land program as described on our Itinerary page.

Budapest to Giurgiu

  • Add 2 nights Vienna pre-cruise and 3 nights Istanbul post-cruise: $2099 (2021 and 2022) per person
  • Add 2 Nights Vienna pre-cruise and 2 nights Brasov, 2 nights Bucharest Post-cruise: $1900 (2021 and 2022) per person

Giurgiu to Budapest

  • Add 3 nights Istanbul pre-cruise and 2 nights Vienna post-cruise: $2099 (2021 and 2022) per person
  • Add 2 Nights Bucharest, 2 nights Brasov pre-cruise and 2 nights Vienna post-cruise: $1900 (2021 and 2022) per person

*Reverse Giurgiu to Budapest Itinerary

‡ “Wine” cruise. Itinerary and shore excursions subject to change. Please call for details.

DATES SHIP NAME CRUISE ONLY
Jul 3-10, 2022 * AmaMagna $4,199
Jul 11-18, 2022 AmaVerde $3,899
Jul 18-25, 2022 * AmaCerto $3,899
Jul 18-25, 2022 AmaBella $3,899
Jul 25-Aug 1, 2022 * AmaBella $3,899
Aug 8-15, 2022 AmaVerde $3,899
Aug 15-22, 2022 * AmaVerde $3,899
Aug 15-22, 2022 AmaBella $3,899
Aug 22-29, 2022 * AmaBella $3,999
Sep 12-19, 2022 AmaBella $4,199
Sep 19-26, 2022 * AmaBella $4,199
Sep 19-26, 2022 AmaVerde $4,199
Sep 26-Oct 3, 2022 * AmaVerde $4,199
Oct 10-17, 2022 AmaBella $4,099
Oct 17-24, 2022 * AmaBella $3,899
Oct 17-24, 2022 AmaVerde $3,899
Oct 24-31, 2022 * AmaVerde $3,799
Nov 7-14, 2022 AmaBella $3,499
Nov 14-21, 2022 * AmaBella $3,399

*Reverse Giurgiu to Budapest Itinerary

‡ “Wine” cruise. Itinerary and shore excursions subject to change. Please call for details.

AmaVerde, or AmaBella Cabin Upgrade Pricing Per Person

Category Deck Stateroom 2022-2023 Price
D Piano Window add $299
C Violin/Cello French Balcony add $1099
BB Cello French Balcony/Outside Balcony add $1699
BA Violin French Balcony/Outside Balcony add $1899
AB Violin/Cello French Balcony/Outside Balcony add $2099
AA Violin French Balcony/Outside Balcony add $2299
AA+ Violin French Balcony/Outside Balcony add $2899
SS Violin French Balcony/Outside Balcony add $3599

AmaMagna Cabin Upgrade Pricing Per Person

Category Deck Stateroom 2022-2023 Price
D Lower Deck Window add $599
AB Main Deck Outside Balcony add $2099
AA Upper Deck Outside Balcony add $2299
SB Main Deck Fixed Window add $2699
SA Upper Deck Outside Balcony add $3299
GS Upper Deck Outside Balcony add $6999
OS Upper Deck Outside Balcony add $9999

Important: Dates, prices and itineraries are subject to change.

Vienna and Istanbul Add-on Land Program: $2099 (2021 & 2022) per person, based on double occupancy

Vienna, Brasov and Bucharest Add-on Land Program: $1900 (2021 & 2022) per person, based on double occupancy

Port Charges not included in cruise price: $196 (2021) or $210 (2022) per person.

Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; AA+ and Suite 100% of twin price.

Single Supplement for Cruise (AmaMagna): Category E and D 25% of twin price; Category AB, AA, SB and SA 50% of twin price; Category Grand Suite and Owners Suite 100% of twin price.

Single Supplement for Land: A single supplement charge will be applied to pre- and post-cruise hotel extensions. Please call for pricing details.

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. The Options are: Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size).

Visa: A Turkish Tourist Visa is required for entry into Istanbul, Turkey. All guests traveling to Turkey must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) prior to their departure date.

Note: This cruise is not exclusive to, nor operated by, Wilderness Travel, who acts solely as agent in booking your reservation with the ship operator. The itinerary, lecturers, and all other arrangements are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise line.

Trip Payment Schedule*

At time of reservation: $400
90 days prior to departure: Balance

*Please note that this differs from our standard policy.

Cancellation and Transfer Fee Schedule*

Minimum fee: $200 per person
90-120 days prior to departure: $400 per person
60-89 days prior to departure: 35% of trip cost
30-59 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
7-29 days prior to departure: 80% of trip cost
6 days or less: 100% of trip cost

*Please note that this differs from our standard policy.

Arrival & Departure Information

You are responsible for your own transportation arriving to Budapest, Hungary, and departing from Rousse, Bulgaria. If you have any questions, please call our office at 1-800-368-2794.

Please do not purchase your tickets until you are confirmed on the trip. Once your tickets have been purchased, please send us a copy of your airline schedule.

2022 Departures
Embarkation 
Budapest, Hungary (or reverse)
Date: Day 1
Suggested Airport for Arrival: Budapest (BUD)
Time: anytime on Day 1
Disembarkation
Giurgiu, Romania (or reverse)
Date: Day 8
Suggested Airport for Departure: Bucharest (OTP)
Time: after 12:00pm Day 8

Lodging

AmaCerto

AmaCerto

The 164-guest AmaCerto is Inspired by classic ocean yachts, and provides the most distinctive river cruise experience. A magnificent glass elevator is one of the unique design elements found onboard, as well as our exclusive Twin Balconies. The beautifully-decorated and spacious accommodations range in size up to 350 square feet. Relax in a heated Sun Deck swimming pool with a “swim-up” bar or enjoy Chaîne des Rôtisseurs culinary creations. The ship also features a fitness center, spa, and beauty salon. The ship carries a fleet of bicycles and safety helmets free for you to use. The bicycles let you venture out and explore the riverside bikeways or meander through quaint cobblestone streets. The bikes are set up and ready for use as soon as the ship docks. Thanks to the computer provided in your stateroom and high-speed Internet access plus Wi-Fi, you can stay connected with friends and family back home. The exclusive movies-on-demand system offers Hollywood’s current releases and a selection of classic films. You’ll also enjoy a variety of English-language news, sports and satellite TV stations, as a selection of music channels. It’s all available on your flat-panel TV, and it’s completely complimentary.

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AmaMagna

AmaMagna

Launched in 2019, the AmaMagna surpasses other boats in its class with its spacious accommodations and public spaces. including 98 staterooms and 53 suites. Staterooms range from 205 sq. ft. (with fixed windows) on the lower deck to 252-474 sq. ft. with an outside balcony on the main and upper decks. Like other AmaWaterways ships, in-room temperature control, flat-screen TV/computer, Entertainment on Demand system, and complimentary Internet and Wi-Fi are among its amenities. A sundeck pool and whirlpool allows guests the option for a refreshing dip while enjoying the views, and there are four dining options, five bars, an expansive wellness area, and an intimate sundowner boat for evening excursions.

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AmaPrima

AmaPrima

The 164-guest AmaPrima provides a most distinctive river cruise experience. A magnificent glass elevator is one of the unique design elements found onboard, as well as the exclusive “Twin Balconies.” The beautifully decorated accommodations range in size up to 350 square feet. Relax in a heated Sun Deck swimming pool with a “swim-up” bar, or enjoy Chaîne des Rôtisseurs culinary creations. The ship carries a fleet of bicycles and safety helmets free for you to use. The bicycles let you venture out and explore the riverside bikeways or meander through quaint cobblestone streets. The bikes are set up and ready for use as soon as the ship docks. Thanks to the computer provided in your stateroom and high-speed Internet access plus Wi-Fi, you can stay connected with friends and family back home. The exclusive movies-on-demand system offers Hollywood’s current releases, a selection of classic films, or entertaining travel videos chosen to coincide with your itinerary. You’ll also enjoy a variety of English-language news, sports and satellite TV stations, as well as a selection of music channels. It’s all available on your flat-panel TV, and it’s completely complimentary.

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AmaVerde

AmaVerde

Making her debut in 2011, the 161-passenger AmaVerde shares the distinction of having the largest average stateroom size (214 sq. ft.) in Europe with her sister ship, the AmaBella. An array of dining options is available for your culinary enjoyment. Choose Verde Fine Dining Restaurant, the ships’ main restaurant, serving gourmet cuisine, or Bella Cucina Restaurant, the second stylish restaurant, which offers classic Italian fare at dinner. At Erlebnis Chef’s Table Restaurant, passengers can watch a private chef prepare a tasting menu in this exclusive 24-seat venue. Guests can enjoy casual light lunch in the Main Lounge, or private dining in the Wine Room, seating up to six guests. On select days, enjoy lunch on the Sun Deck. There is also a heated pool and whirlpool, walking track, putting green, fitness room, sauna, and spa, and the ship carries a fleet of bicycles and safety helmets free for you to use. Thanks to the computer provided in your stateroom and high-speed Internet access plus Wi-Fi, you can stay connected with friends and family back home. The exclusive movies-on-demand system offers Hollywood’s current releases, a selection of classic films, or entertaining travel videos chosen to coincide with your itinerary. You’ll also enjoy a variety of English-language news, sports and satellite TV stations, and a selection of music channels. It’s all available on your flat-panel TV, and it’s completely complimentary.

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AmaBella

AmaBella

The 161-guest AmaBella features a combination of amenities and design details with an impressive range of stateroom categories and public lounges, Dining on board presents an array of dining options. Choose Verde Fine Dining Restaurant, the ship's main restaurant, or Bella Cucina Restaurant, with classic Italian fare. At Erlebnis Chef’s Table Restaurant, passengers can watch as a private chef prepares a special tasting menu in this unique and exclusive 24-seat venue. On select days, enjoy a lunch outdoors on the Sun Deck and room service dining for breakfast and dinner is also available in select suite categories. The ship carries a fleet of bicycles and safety helmets free for you to use. The bicycles let you venture out and explore the riverside bikeways or meander through quaint cobblestone streets. The bikes are set up and ready for use as soon as the ship docks. Thanks to the computer provided in your stateroom and high-speed Internet access plus Wi-Fi, you can stay connected with friends and family back home. The exclusive movies-on-demand system offers Hollywood’s current releases, a selection of classic films, or entertaining travel videos chosen to coincide with your itinerary. You’ll also enjoy a variety of English-language news, sports and satellite TV stations, as well as a selection of music channels. It’s all available on your flat-panel TV, and it’s completely complimentary.

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Trip Level

The trip is rated Level 1, Easiest, and is appropriate for anyone in good health who is physically active.

Explain Trip Level

Trip Levels

With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.

Easiest

Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Examples:
  • Royal Rajasthan
  • Indochine
  • Small ship cruises

Easy to Moderate

Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Examples:
  • New Zealand: South Island Adventure
  • Our African safaris
  • Costa Rica Wildlife

Moderate

Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
Examples:
  • Tuscany & the Cinque Terre
  • Great Hikes and Estancias of Patagonia
  • Palau Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking
  • Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.

Moderate to Strenuous

Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Examples:
  • In Patagonia
  • Hiking the Spanish Pyrenees

Strenuous

Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Examples:
  • Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
  • Everest Lodge to Lodge

Very Strenuous

Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
Examples:
  • Everest Base Camp
  • Climb Kilimanjaro!

Choosing the Right Trip

We work hard to help you choose the right trip for you, paying attention to your individual interests, abilities, and needs. If you have questions about the level of comfort or any of the activities described in this itinerary, please contact us.

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PASSPORT

A valid passport is required for traveling on this trip. Be sure to check the expiration date. Your passport must be valid for six months after the conclusion of your trip. It is a good idea to carry photocopies of your passport photo page in case your passport is lost or as an additional piece of identification, as well as two extra passport photos.

VISAS

No visa is required for US Citizens traveling to Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia or Hungary.

MEDICAL

We recommend checking the Center for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov should you have any international health concerns.

INOCULATIONS

No inoculations are currently required for Europe.

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