2024 : Passage to Eastern Europe : Budapest to Bucharest

Sail to lands rich in traditions

See Bucharest's 3,000-room Palace of Parliament. Make banitsa bread with a home cook in Vidin. Explore Belgrade's Ottoman and European treasures, including 6th-century Kalemegdan Fortress. View the Danube's towering Iron Gate. Visit a Croatian family's Osijek home. Witness Hungary's daredevil Puszta horsemen. Behold Budapest's grandeur. Once hidden behind the Iron Curtain, the eastern Danube still has secrets to reveal on this enriching cruisetour.

Viking Inclusive Value

MORE FEATURES, SERVICES AND EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances

    ALL STATEROOMS INCLUDE:

  • Outside staterooms with river view
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Voltage: 220V & 110V (US outlet), plus USB ports
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with optional twin-bed configuration
  • All Upper & Middle Deck staterooms have a full veranda or French balcony (a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
  • Private bathroom with shower; heated floor & anti-fog mirror; premium Freyja toiletries; robes & slippers (upon request)
  • 40" or 42" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control
  • * All amenities on board Vikings; amenities vary on other ships.

    Day by Day

    Day 1 - Budapest, Hungary


    Budapest is aptly called 'Paris of the East' for its beautiful evening illumination and reflected lights in the Danube's waters.

    Day 2 - Budapest, Hungary


    Riverside beauty, a vibrant cultural scene and elegant Art Nouveau architecture converge in Budapest.

    Day 3 - Budapest, Hungary


    Hungary's enchanting capital straddles the banks of the Danube, the majestic Chain Bridge uniting it all as a dramatic centerpiece.

    Day 4 - Kalocsa, Hungary


    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.

    Day 5 - Osijek, Croatia


    The fourth-largest city in Croatia, Osijek is located near the confluence of the Drava and Danube Rivers.

    Day 6 - Belgrade, Serbia


    Situated at the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers, Belgrade is one of the oldest cities in Europe.

    Day 7 - Golubac, Serbia


    This fortified medieval town sits along the shores of the mighty Danube River.

    Day 8 - Vidin, Bulgaria


    The city retains its old-world charm with its fairy-tale minarets, domes and other charming architecture.

    Day 9 - Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria


    Often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River.

    Day 10 - Bucharest, Romania


    This vibrant capital city is the center of Romanian culture, art and architecture.

    Day 11 - Bucharest, Romania


    Bucharest is Romania's cultural capital. Its original fortress, the first of many, was built to protect the Walachian state from the Turks.

  • Call (888) 429-2905 for more information or to book today! Mention code 17537497

    Cruise Line
    Viking River Cruises
    Offer
    Offer valid through 12/31/2023
    Duration
    11 Days
    Cruise Ship
    Viking Lofn

    Click for more information on this ship.

    DayPortArriveDepart
    Day 1Budapest  
    Day 2Budapest  
    Day 3Budapest  
    Day 4Kalocsa  
    Day 5Osijek  
    Day 6Belgrade  
    Day 7Golubac  
    Day 8Vidin  
    Day 9Veliko Tarnovo  
    Day 10Bucharest  
    Day 11Bucharest  
    Dates/Pricing

    Click Quote or call us to get additional information on your chosen travel date. Special offers or competitive pricing may be available!

    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    05/20/2024Quote
    07/01/2024Quote
    08/12/2024Quote
    09/23/2024Quote

    Cruises

     
    Online Agency Travel Websites