11 Days | 7 Guided Tours | 5 Countries
Budapest to Bucharest
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Arrive at Budapest airport and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the city for a 2-night stay. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, or do some exploring on your own.
This morning, take a tour of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Situated along the Danube, it combines the once separate towns of hilly Buda and cosmopolitan Pest into a city rich with history. Begin in Pest, where you see the National Opera House and historic Heroes’ Square. Cross the Chain Bridge to Buda, where you walk along Castle Hill to Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church. The rest of the day is yours to explore. (Breakfast)
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and relax as we take you to board your ship. Enjoy a final free day in Budapest. Explore a museum; do some shopping; ride the city’s innovative, efficient metro; relax in one of the Art Nouveau spas; or visit the Great Synagogue and Jewish Quarter. Alternatively, join an optional tour to explore more of Budapest. Return to your ship for a welcome dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Arrive in Kalocsa, Hungary this morning and take a guided city tour visiting the town center followed by a short organ concert at St. Joseph Church. Then, you are treated to a performance of traditional Puszta horsemanship. Return on board and enjoy your lunch during departure. Dine on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wake up in Vukovar and have breakfast before your excursion to the Croatian city of Osijek. Inhabited since Neolithic times, this area has had several heydays under the Romans, the Ottomans and the Hapsburgs; now, Vukovar is revered for its baroque buildings, parks and monuments. Return on board for lunch and enjoy free time before an early-evening departure. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wake up in Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Take a guided walk through the grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress, now a stately park; also see the Orthodox cathedral and stop at the Square of the Republic. Enjoy lunch on board your ship before you have free time to explore Belgrade’s gracious architecture or visit one of its many museums. Dine on board your ship or experience some of Belgrade’s nightlife. We depart very late this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sail to Golubac this morning and enjoy an included tour of the Golubac Fortress and admire sweeping views over the Danube. You may also choose to join an optional tour; explore Europe’s first settlement from the Stone Age, or take an invigorating hike to Djerdap National Park. Rejoin your ship in Donji Milanovac for lunch. This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising as you travel through one of the most picturesque areas of the Lower Danube. The Iron Gate is one of Europe’s most dramatic natural wonders—a spectacular narrow gorge with enormous white limestone cliffs. Take in your Program Director’s commentary about the region and scenic points of interest as you sail toward your next port. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Arrive in the picturesque Bulgarian port of Vidin, and take an excursion to see Belogradchik Fortress, built right into the striking Belogradchik Rocks. See the fortress’s amazing construction, begun in Roman times and greatly extended by Bulgarian tsars and the Ottomans, and enjoy breathtaking views. Enjoy lunch on board your ship; then you have free time to explore Vidin’s city center, Orthodox churches and the ruins of the city’s once-grand synagogue. We depart during dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, disembark at Ruse for a full-day excursion to Bulgaria’s former capital, Veliko Tarnovo. See Tsaravets Hill and the ruins of the royal castle. During free time, shop for local crafts along Samovodska Charshia. Continue your venture to Arbanasi for lunch in a local restaurant and a guided tour of the Nativity Church, with its intricate floor-to-ceiling murals and icons. Return to your ship for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Disembark in Giurgiu and set off by motor coach to Bucharest for a day of exploration. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a tour of Romania’s lovely capital city. See the city’s wide boulevards, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Arch of Triumph and the Palace of Parliament. Visit the outdoor Muzeul Satului, otherwise known as the Village Museum, where authentic dwellings from all regions of the country have been relocated and reassembled, including rural cottages, farmhouses and water mills. After your tour, proceed to your hotel and enjoy a final evening in Bucharest. (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey with 3 nights in Bucharest and Transylvania. (Breakfast)
All prices below are per person based on room availability and double occupancy.
Date
Cruise Direction
Cruise Fare
Airfare
Mar 13
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,299
From Airfare From $799
Mar 21
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,599
From Airfare From $799
Mar 27
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,599
From Airfare From $799
Apr 4
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,799
From Airfare From $899
Apr 10
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,999
From Airfare From $899
Apr 18
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,999
From Airfare From $899
Apr 24
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $899
May 2
Bucharest to Budapest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $999
May 8
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,499
From Airfare From $999
May 15
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,499
From Airfare From $999
May 16
Bucharest to Budapest
From $4,499
From Airfare From $999
May 22
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,499
From Airfare From $999
May 23
Bucharest to Budapest
From $4,499
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May 29
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $999
May 30
Bucharest to Budapest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $999
Jun 5
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $999
Jun 6
Bucharest to Budapest
From $4,299
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Jun 12
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,999
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Jun 13
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,999
From Airfare From $999
Jun 19
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,099
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Jun 20
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,999
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Jun 26
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,999
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Jun 27
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,999
From Airfare From $999
Jul 3
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,999
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Jul 4
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,999
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Jul 10
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,999
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Jul 11
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,999
From Airfare From $999
Jul 18
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,799
From Airfare From $999
Jul 24
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,799
From Airfare From $999
Jul 25
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,799
From Airfare From $999
Jul 31
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,899
From Airfare From $999
Aug 1
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,799
From Airfare From $999
Aug 7
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,799
From Airfare From $999
Aug 8
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,899
From Airfare From $999
Aug 14
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,999
From Airfare From $999
Aug 15
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,999
From Airfare From $999
Aug 21
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,999
From Airfare From $999
Aug 22
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,999
From Airfare From $999
Aug 28
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,099
From Airfare From $999
Aug 29
Bucharest to Budapest
From $4,099
From Airfare From $999
Sep 5
Bucharest to Budapest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $999
Sep 11
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $999
Sep 12
Bucharest to Budapest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $999
Sep 18
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $999
Sep 19
Bucharest to Budapest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $999
Sep 25
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $999
Sep 26
Bucharest to Budapest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $999
Oct 2
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $899
Oct 9
Budapest to Bucharest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $899
Oct 10
Bucharest to Budapest
From $4,299
From Airfare From $899
Oct 16
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,999
From Airfare From $899
Oct 17
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,999
From Airfare From $899
Oct 23
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,799
From Airfare From $899
Oct 24
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,799
From Airfare From $899
Oct 30
Budapest to Bucharest
From $3,599
From Airfare From $899
Oct 31
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,599
From Airfare From $899
Nov 7
Bucharest to Budapest
From $3,399
From Airfare From $799
Prices below are per person for Mar-Nov 2023 departures.
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$799 International Airfare
Offer valid on bookings made from Jul 15 to Aug 31, 2022. $25 per person deposit valid on all 2023 river itineraries. Prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. All fares reflect cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. Air prices are per person based on cruise or cruise tour check-in date and include transfers. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change until full payment of air is received. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. Airfares vary on other gateways and departures. Air offers not valid on Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City. Additional restrictions may apply; call for details. Book by Aug 31, 2022; pay in full by Sep 30, 2022. Offer expires Aug 31, 2022.
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour.
Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Located in the heart of the Castle District, steps from Matthias Church and Fishermen’s Bastion, this contemporary hotel features sweeping views of the Danube and Parliament. Guests can relax in spacious, well-appointed guest rooms, and choose from two dining options that offer menus ranging from Hungarian to international cuisine.
Selected as our Premium hotel for its grand elegance and award-winning service, the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace offers panoramic vistas from its prime location. Savor fine Hungarian cuisine or visit the spa and indulge in a pampering body treatment. Your stay includes an intimate guided walking tour of Budapest (average group size 8–12).
Located minutes from cultural highlights such as Old Town Square and the National Museum, this contemporary hotel offers guests an opportunity to relax at the tranquil day spa while enjoying sweeping views of the city from the 26th-floor pool. Guests can also indulge in one of five dining options, which specialize in Eastern European delicacies.
Selected as our Premium hotel for its rich history and prime location, the Augustine Hotel Prague offers contemporary accommodations in a beautifully restored setting. Dine beneath the stars in the courtyard or sip on a cocktail in the monks’ former refectory. Your stay includes an intimate guided city tour of Prague (average group size 8–12).
Sheraton Bucharest Hotel is located downtown, just a short distance from the Old Town and its historic sights. This modern hotel provides two dining venues, a fitness center, laundry services, a spa, a pool and a business center. Guest rooms include a hair dryer, coffee/tea maker, a TV and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Kronwell Braşov Hotel is located in the city center in an area recommended for its cultural offerings. This spacious, contemporary hotel has three dining options, a fitness center, laundry and dry cleaning services, and a spa.
*Pre & Post Cruise Extensions are not included in the cruise package. Availability and pricing may vary by departure or activity date.