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Gems of Southeast Europe (Budapest to Giurgiu)
Tour Description:
From Budapest to Giurgiu, touch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the lower Danube. Medieval towns, Roman ruins and the Iron Gate showcase the best of Eastern Europe. Visit Belogradchik, Bulgaria’s natural wonder, and Serbia’s Novi Sad. Taste history from centuries-old vineyards in Ilok, and visit two of Romania’s legendary castles, Bran and Pele?. Throughout your journey, be treated to the flavors and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent.
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Dates & Pricing
| Monday 11 May 26 — Monday 18 May 26 | Starting at $4,849 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 17 May 26 — Sunday 24 May 26 | Starting at $5,449 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 08 Jun 26 — Monday 15 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,649 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 14 Jun 26 — Sunday 21 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,249 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 06 Jul 26 — Monday 13 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,649 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 20 Jul 26 — Monday 27 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,449 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 17 Aug 26 — Monday 24 Aug 26 | Starting at $4,749 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 31 Aug 26 — Monday 07 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,449 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 15 Nov 26 — Sunday 22 Nov 26 | Starting at $4,449 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 15 Mar 27 — Monday 22 Mar 27 | Starting at $4,379 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 04 Apr 27 — Sunday 11 Apr 27 | Starting at $5,579 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 18 Apr 27 — Sunday 25 Apr 27 | Starting at $5,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 02 May 27 — Sunday 09 May 27 | Starting at $5,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 10 May 27 — Monday 17 May 27 | Starting at $5,379 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 16 May 27 — Sunday 23 May 27 | Starting at $5,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 30 May 27 — Sunday 06 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 07 Jun 27 — Monday 14 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,979 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 13 Jun 27 — Sunday 20 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 05 Jul 27 — Monday 12 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,979 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 19 Jul 27 — Monday 26 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,179 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 16 Aug 27 — Monday 23 Aug 27 | Starting at $5,079 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 26 Sep 27 — Sunday 03 Oct 27 | Starting at $6,179 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 25 Oct 27 — Monday 01 Nov 27 | Starting at $5,379 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
Budapest, Hungary. Arrive in Budapest and board the ship, docked on the Danube in the heart of the city. (Meals: D)
Day 2
Mohács. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohács and continue to historic Pécs. Venture underground to its fourth-century necropolis, a World Heritage site, and admire the exquisite interior of St. Peter’s Basilica. Visit a porcelain factory in the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, then stroll to the mosque on the main square. Alternatively, head to the 2,000-year-old Szekszárd wine region to sample its renowned reds or explore Mohács on a guided bike tour. (Meals: B,L,D)
Day 3
Vukovar or Osijek, Croatia. Arrive in Croatia and visit Vukovar on a city tour or a bike ride, discovering its baroque center that still bears scars from the war for independence in the 1990s. Cap off your tour with a private concert performed by local musicians at the Eltz Manor House. Alternatively explore Tvrda Fortress and the ethnographic museum in nearby Osijek. This afternoon, taste Croatian wines at Vukovar’s Old Cellars, or delve into the region’s human history at the Vucedol Museum. (Meals: B,L,D)
Day 4
Belgrade, Serbia. Immerse yourself in vibrant Belgrade during a visit to the Nikola Tesla Museum, Kalemegdan Fortress, and the sparkling Church of Saint Sava. Alternatively, go for a bike ride or hike to the fortress. Tour the National Museum of Serbia and enjoy a tasting of traditional plum brandy, or slivovitz, and local appetizers. Or journey to Novi Sad for a walking tour of its picturesque Old Town. (Meals: B,L,D)
Day 5
Iron Gates. Follow the Danube as it winds into the mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Stop to visit Serbia’s Golubac Fortress, and sail through magnificent gorges known as the Iron Gates. Keep an eye out for the face of King Decebalus, carved into the mountains on the Romanian side. (Meals: B,L,D)
Day 6
Vidin, Bulgaria. In Vidin, a town with Celtic roots, explore the medieval Baba Vida Fortress on a guided tour or go for a bike ride to the castle. Alternatively, visit a local home for lesson in making traditional Bulgarian yogurt and a popular pastry called banitsa. (Meals: B,L,D)
Day 7
Veliko Tarnovo or Rousse/Bucharest, Romania. Discover Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, and enjoy a Bulgarian wine tasting. Or explore the architecture of Rousse before visiting the Rousse Art Gallery and the rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo, 14th-century churches carved into the cliffs and adorned with colorful frescoes. Alternatively, journey through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest for a tour of the elegant historic center. (Meals: B,L,D)
Day 8
Giurgiu, Romania. Disembark in Giurgiu and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Meals: B)
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
