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AmaVerde, Gems of Southeast Europe ex Giurgiu to Budapest

Cruise AmaVerde, Gems of Southeast Europe ex Giurgiu to Budapest
Cruise Line AMA Waterways
Ship AmaVerde
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Giurgiu to Budapest aboard AmaVerde.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 15 Aug 2022
Cruise Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Giurgiu to Budapest aboard AmaVerde.

Day 1 EMBARKATION – GIURGIU, ROMANIA
Embark your ship in Giurgiu. Tonight gather on board and meet your fellow passengers. (B,L,D)

Day 2 GIURGIU – ROUSSE, BULGARIA
Experience more of Bucharest or visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to explore 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. (B,L,D)

Day 3 VIDIN
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, or 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 option to take an exhilarating bike tour through Vidin. Continue on to Belogradchik, one of Bulgaria’s natural wonders, where you can hike around its most spectacular rock formations. Alternatively, you can bike through Vidin or enjoy a wine tasting. (B,L,D)

Day 4 SCENIC CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES
The Iron Gates are some 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, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. The ancient King Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, is proudly carved into the mountainside and always captivates travelers. After your scenic cruise, you will arrive at Golubac Fortress – one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe – for a tour. (B,L,D)

Day 5 BELGRADE, SERBIA
Explore Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, on a city tour, which includes the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava. Or visit the Royal Palace – the official residence of the Serbian Royal Family – and tour the House of Flowers, the mausoleum of Marshal Tito, who became the first President of Yugoslavia; or hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, 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. (B,L,D)

Day 6 NOVI SAD, ILOK CROATIA
Discover Novi Sad, the “Serbian Athens,” 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 tour or hike to Petrovaradin Fortress, a mighty stronghold no enemy has ever breached. Later in the day, cruise to Vukovar, a Croatian symbol of resistance, which you’ll better understand on your city tour showcasing the Ovčara Memorial and Eltz Castle. 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. (B,L,D)

Day 7 MOHÁCS - PÉCS, HUNGARY
Visit Pécs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, and 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 the Szekszárd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. You may also take an exhilarating guided bike tour from Mohács through Danube-Drava National Park. (B,L,D)

Day 8 BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION
Disembark your cruise in Budapest. (B)
Sailing Dates
28 Mar 2021
25 Apr 2021
23 May 2021
20 Jun 2021
18 Jul 2021
15 Aug 2021
12 Sep 2021
10 Oct 2021
07 Nov 2021
28 Mar 2022
25 Apr 2022
23 May 2022
20 Jun 2022
18 Jul 2022
15 Aug 2022
26 Sep 2022
24 Oct 2022
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
15 Aug 2022 Giurgiu, Romania
16 Aug 2022 Giurgiu, Romania
16 Aug 2022 Rousse, Bulgaria
17 Aug 2022 Vidin, Bulgaria
18 Aug 2022 Iron Gate, Romania, Serbia
19 Aug 2022 Belgrade, Serbia
20 Aug 2022 Novi Sad, Serbia
20 Aug 2022 Vukovar, Croatia
21 Aug 2022 Mohacs, Hungary
21 Aug 2022 Pecs, Hungary
22 Aug 2022 Budapest, Hungary
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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