Gems of Southeast Europe - 7-NIGHT CRUISE
Day 1 :
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – EMBARKATION
Board the ship for your Gems of Southeast Europe cruise. (D)
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 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 around Mohács. (B,L,D)
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 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. 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 tour or hike through Fruska Gora National Park. During the evening, visit Petrovaradin Fortress, a mighty stronghold no enemy has ever breached. (B,L,D)
Day 4 :
BELGRADE
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 then tour the House of Flowers, the mausoleum of Marshal Tito, who became the first President of Yugoslavia. Alternatively, you can hike to Belgrade Fortress. Later in the day, 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 5 :
SCENIC CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES
Visit Golubac Fortress – a medieval fortified town on the south side of the Danube River – before cruising through the 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, 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. (B,L,D)
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. 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. (B,L,D)
Day 7 :
ROUSSE – GIURGIU, ROMANIA
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. Later in the day, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the “Little Paris of the East.” Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture. (B,L,D)
Day 8 :
GIURGIU – DISEMBARKATION
Bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
(B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner)
TOUR PRICES & DEPARTURE DATES:Click Here for BEST-BUY quote.
2023 SAILINGS
| EMBARK DATE | EMBARKATION CITY | DISEMBARKATION CITY | SHIP NAME | PRICES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $2,999 |
| March 27 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,099 |
| April 2 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaMagna | $3,499 |
| April 9 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaMagna | $3,599 |
| April 10 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,299 |
| April 17 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,399 |
| April 24 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,499 |
| April 30 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaMagna | $3,999 |
| May 7 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaMagna | $4,099 |
| May 8 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,799 |
| May 15 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,899 |
| May 22 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,899 |
| May 28 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaMagna | $4,199 |
| June 4 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaMagna | $4,199 |
| June 12 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,899 |
| June 19 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,899 |
| June 25 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaMagna | $4,199 |
| July 2 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaMagna | $4,199 |
| July 3 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,899 |
| July 10 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaBella | $3,899 |
| July 17 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,899 |
| July 31 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,899 |
| August 7 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,899 |
| August 14 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,899 |
| August 28 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $4,099 |
| September 4 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $4,199 |
| September 11 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $4,199 |
| September 25 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $4,199 |
| October 2 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $4,199 |
| October 9 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $4,099 |
| October 23 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,799 |
| October 30 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,699 |
| November 6 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,599 |
| November 20 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,299 |
| November 27 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,399 |
| December 4 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,499 |
| December 18 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,499 |
| December 25 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaBella | $3,499 |
2024 SAILINGS
| EMBARK DATE | EMBARKATION CITY | DISEMBARKATION CITY | SHIP NAME | PRICES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $2,999 |
| March 25 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,199 |
| March 31 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaMagna | $3,599 |
| April 7 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaMagna | $3,799 |
| April 8 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,399 |
| April 15 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,499 |
| April 22 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,599 |
| April 28 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaMagna | $4,099 |
| May 5 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaMagna | $4,199 |
| May 6 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,799 |
| May 13 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,899 |
| May 20 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,999 |
| June 3 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,999 |
| June 10 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,999 |
| June 17 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,999 |
| June 23 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaMagna | $4,399 |
| June 30 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaMagna | $4,399 |
| July 1 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,999 |
| July 8 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,999 |
| July 15 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,999 |
| July 29 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,999 |
| August 5 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,999 |
| August 12 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,999 |
| August 26 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $4,199 |
| September 2 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $4,299 |
| September 9 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $4,299 |
| September 23 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $4,299 |
| September 30 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $4,299 |
| October 7 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $4,299 |
| October 21 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,999 |
| October 28 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,899 |
| November 4 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,799 |
| November 18 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,499 |
| November 25 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaVerde | $3,599 |
| December 2 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaVerde | $3,699 |
| December 16 | Budapest | Giurgiu | AmaBella | $3,699 |
| December 23 | Giurgiu | Budapest | AmaBella | $3,699 |
Note:
- Important: Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change.
- Port Charges: $168 per person.
- Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; AA+ & Suites 100% of twin price. Please see terms below for details.
- Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size).
Reservation:
- To reserve a spot please click here and fill in the reservation form.
Terms & Conditions:
- All rates are per person for cruise only, based on double occupancy in an entry level category stateroom unless stated otherwise. Offer is valid on select sailings only and applicable to new bookings only. Unless explicitly stated that single supplement is waived, solo travelers in a double occupancy stateroom must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any discounts. Ask about Solo Traveler promotions. Offer is not combinable with any other promotions/discounts, limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change or termination without notice. Port charges, land programs and round-trip airfare. Other restrictions apply. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.
AMA-WATERWAYS
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- The brand new fleet of AMA-WATERWAYS ships are setting new standards in European river cruising and offer a number of features not found on other European river cruise ships. Clients will enjoy the luxury of more space, 2 panorama lounges, Fitness Center, Massage and Beauty Salon. There are 25 bicycles on board for you to explore the small towns and to ride on the many bicycle paths along the various rivers. The ships operate for the English speaking market only.