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Budapest To The Black Sea River Cruise: Gems Of Eastern Europe

FREE Superior drinks package on all European river cruises

 

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The price you see is the price you pay

  • Fourteen nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite, with river views 
  • Sixteen visits and tours, including guided tours in Budapest, Belgrade, Bucharest, Novi Sad, Kalocsa, Osijek, Vukovar and Pleven; a scenic drive into the Puszta with an equestrian show; a cruise into the Danube Delta; guided visits to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, the churches of Ivanovo, the rock formations at Belogradchik, and the Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir; and a visit to the ancient city of Constanta
  • Spectacular cruising through the magnificent Iron Gates Gorge
  • All meals on board from dinner on your day of arrival through to breakfast on your day of departure (except one lunch), including welcome cocktails, a welcome dinner and the Captain’s Dinner 
  • Five-star service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides 
  • Complimentary on-board tea and coffee 
  • Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
  • Services of a Riviera River Cruises cruise director and concierge 
 
At a Glance
Superior drinks package included (2024 only)
14 nights on board a 5-star ship
16 visits & tours
Full board (except one lunch)
Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
Expert cruise director and concierge
All port charges & taxes
 

Overview

On this incredible journey through the Balkans, we start by exploring the stunning sights of Kalocsa and Belgrade, with its magnificent Kalemegdan Fortress. Then it’s off to Pleven passing through the Iron Gates Gorge and the Djerdap locks before visiting Bucharest. Known as ‘little Paris’ this gem of a capital city will capture your heart with its romantic buildings and tree-lined boulevards.

Then we explore the very best of The Danube Delta and enjoy a cruise through Europe’s largest area of wetlands and marshlands – a UNESCO-listed site. From here we see Constanta where you can explore it’s charming Old Town and museums, Veliko Tarnovo and the village of Arbanassi.

After taking a scenic drive to the spectacular rock formations at Belogradchik we visit Lepenski Vir – one of the most important Mesolithic archaeological sites in Serbia before travelling to Novi Sad, Osijek and Vukovar. Finally, we discover the imperial city of two halves – Budapest.

Your Itinerary

Price Includes

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of single cabins available on all decks, at the relevant supplement. The price includes: 

  • All meals except lunch on day six
  • Morning/afternoon tea and coffee
  • All visits and excursions as mentioned
  • Coach travel as mentioned
  • The services of a Riviera River Cruises cruise director and concierge

Extend Your Cruise

City Stay Option

3 night City Stay in Vienna from only $935pp

In 2023 - add four days to your vacation, staying at the centrally located Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna.

You’ll have seen many highlights of Vienna during your cruise. Now you are free to explore at your own pace. Hire a bicycle, view the city from the iconic Wiener Riesenrad ferris wheel or relax amidst the elegant café culture, there’s an absolute wealth of things to do and see. Find out more

Peters Church on Petersplatz. Vienna, Austria. Evening view.

Our Drinks Package

What drinks packages do we offer?
 

Standard - $359pp


Available for purchase on 2023 departures (excluding July & Aug)

During lunch and dinner in our restaurants

  • House wines and draught beer
  • Soft drinks and juices
     

View the example bar list.
To To purchase the drinks package please contact us.

 

 

 

Enhanced - worth $320pp


Included free on July - August 2023 departures

10am - midnight in our restaurants and bar

  • Regional and house wines and draught beers, including non-alcoholic
  • Soft drinks and juices
     

View our Enhanced drinks package.

 

Superior - worth $900pp


Included free on 2024 departures

With lunch in our restaurants:

  • Regional and house wines and draught beers, including non-alcoholic
  • Soft drinks and juices

From 6pm to midnight in our bars and restaurants, all of the above plus:

  • Cocktail and mocktail of the day
  • House spirits, mixers and regional wine
  • Selection of pre and after-dinner drinks 
     

View our Superior drinks package.

 

 

Meet Cruise Director Hanna

Useful Information

Fact File

  • Currencies: Euro (Ship and Croatia), Forint (Hungary), Lev (Bulgaria), Leu (Romania),
  • Languages: Serbian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Croatian, Hungarian
  • Countries: Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Hungary

Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for the duration of your cruise. Please note that speeds may vary.

Mobility

We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your vacation with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the vacation due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to contact us to discuss these concerns. 

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