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Along the Danube, the Danube delta, the Balkan peninsula and Budapest (port-to-port cruise)

OLTENITA - TULCEA - BUCAREST(1) - OLTENITA - RUSE - THE IRON GATES - BELGRADE - NOVI SAD - OSIJEK - MOHACS - BUDAPEST

From Romania to Hungary via Serbia, you'll be surprised and delighted by this cruise that will take you to the heart of Eastern Europe. You will discover cities with remarkable landscapes and elegant architecture such as Novi Sad, the capital of the province of Vojvodina regarded as the "Serbian Athens", whose cultural and artistic backgrounds will surprise you. Do not miss out on Ruse, one of the largest ports in Bulgaria and a true melting pot of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures. 

Trip code : OBD_PP

Duration : 8 days

Destination :

Travel Dates :2023

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • A comprehensive cruise along the Danube, taking in its history, fascinating culture and sublime landscapes
  • Discover(1):
    • Bucharest, the surprising Romanian capital
    • Authentic Bulgaria with Veliko Tarnovo and the charming town of Ruse
    • Rich cultural and architectural heritage in the Serbian towns of Belgrade and Novi Sad

Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Oltenita. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Diner. Our ship will sail towards Tulcea through the night.

We’ll spend the morning cruising towards Tulcea. Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: The Danube Delta with its rich fauna and flora.
DISCOVERY: The Danube Delta on a speed boat, a thrilling and original discovery. 
In the late afternoon, we’ll return on board and keep cruising towards Oltenita.

Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Full-day excursion in Bucharest, the Romanian capital. This city is an incredible mix of styles with its Orthodox churches, manor houses in Second Empire style, clumsy-looking Stalinist architecture of the Communist period and the Palace of the Parliament (exterior only).
We'll return on board in Ruse.

Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, including lunch at a restaurant. We'll return on board in Ruse. Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional folk entertainment on board.

DAY 5

Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Tour of Ruse, a very attractive town thanks to the wide avenues, large squares and wonderful buildings which pay tribute to the national Renaissance architecture. The afternoon will be spent cruising.

The entire day will be spent cruising on the Danube. Our ship will pass through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. It was called "The Cauldrons” by ancient sailors, since the water, held tightly between two steep cliffs, seemed to be boiling.

Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Belgrade whose rich cultural heritage will surprise you.
DISCOVERY: Discover Belgrade by bike. You'll cycle along the history-filled streets with your guide who will explain the city's recent past from World War II to current times.
In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Discover the multi-ethnic city of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center, and the Krusedol Monastery.
We'll return on board in Novi Sad and keep cruising towards Osijek.

Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Osijek.
DISCOVERY: Discover Osijek by bike. The old part of the town, Tvr?a, was built at the beginning of the 18th century and is a dream to cycle through. It is the best-preserved, largest ensemble of Baroque buildings in Croatia.
We'll spend the afternoon cruising towards Mohacs and through customs before sailing on to Budapest. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise through the night.

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

FAQ & Travel Blog

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour package Danube Delta Bucharest Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Ruse Belgrade Krušedol Monastery, Sremski Karlovci and Novi Sad, Osijek

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 485 AUD

On-board : 566 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour package The Danube Delta on a speed boat Bucharest Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Ruse Belgrade by bike(1) Krušedol Monastery, Sremski Karlovci and Novi Sad Osijek by bi

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 608 AUD

On-board : 709 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour package Danube Delta Bucharest Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Ruse Belgrade Krušedol Monastery, Sremski Karlovci and Novi Sad, Osijek

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 555 AUD

On-board : 650 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour package The Danube Delta on a speed boat Bucharest Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Ruse Belgrade by bike(1) Krušedol Monastery, Sremski Karlovci and Novi Sad Osijek by bi

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 683 AUD

On-board : 800 AUD

1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Guided tour of Belgrade- 2023

We'll set off by coach to visit Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, which is also one of the oldest cities in Europe with a history stretching back some 7000 years. It is located at the confluence of

DURATION hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 65 AUD

On-board : 72 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Biking in Belgrade- 2023

What better way to explore Belgrade than on a bike? You'll cycle along the history-filled streets with your guide who will explain the city's recent past from World War II to current times. Th

DURATION hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 96 AUD

On-board : 107 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Tour of Bucharest (half day)- 2023

Departure by coach from Giurgiu with your guides to discover the Romanian capital of Bucharest. According to legend, the city was founded by a shepherd named Bucur (which means joy in Romanian). Bucha

DURATION hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 72 AUD

On-board : 81 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Excursion in the Danube Delta- 2023

We'll begin with a 500m walk (approx.) and then board a tourist pleasure boat to begin our visit of the Danube Delta. We'll board these small local boats (with a capacity of 50 passengers) to

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 70 AUD

On-board : 77 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Guided tour of Novi Sad and the Krusedol monastery- 2023

Departure by coach from Belgrade or Novi Sad. Our excursion begins with a visit to Krusedol Monastery located in the mountainous region of Fruska Gora. More than 16 Orthodox monasteries are spread aro

DURATION 05:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 61 AUD

On-board : 68 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Delta Danube on a speed boat- 2023

On board a 7-passenger speed boat, you'll tour the Danube Delta and enjoy the flora and fauna, see the multiple natural and artificial canals, and walk away with impressions that will last a lifet

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 145 AUD

On-board : 161 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Bike tour in Osijek- 2023

Discover the fourth largest city in Croatia from the seat of a bike! The old part of the town, Tvrda, was built at the beginning of the 18th century and is a dream to cycle through. It is the best-pre

DURATION 02:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 93 AUD

On-board : 103 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
DAY
Full day excursion: Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi (lunch included)- 2023

Departure by coach to Veliko Tarnovo, the medieval capital of Bulgaria but also the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, which was established at the heart of the country. The name "Veliko Tar

DURATION 10:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 170 AUD

On-board : 189 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Guided tour of the town of Osijek- 2023

In the company of our guides, we will begin our tour with a visit of Osijek, a town in the East of the historical Croatian region of Slavonia. The town was founded by the Slavs, who built a river port

DURATION 02:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 65 AUD

On-board : 72 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Ruse and the monastery of St. Dimitar Basarabovski- 2023

We'll leave by coach to explore the city of Ruse and the rock monastery of St. Dimitar Basarabovski. The monastery is the only functional men's rock monastery in Bulgaria, a site filled with h

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 82 AUD

On-board : 91 AUD

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