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7 Night Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) Cruise

From Giurgiu, (Romania) to Budapest, (Hungary)

AmaVerde
AMA Waterways
4 Stars
Cruise #: 1784095
Sail Date: Monday, Dec 2, 2024
Return Date: Monday, Dec 9, 2024
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
$3,699
Balcony
$4,998
Suite
Call to Book1-800-543-1915
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
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7 Night Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) Cruise

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Monday - Dec 2, 2024
Day
1
Giurgiu, Romania
  • Giurgiu, Romania
Embark the ship in Giurgiu for your Gems of Southeast Europe Christmas Markets cruise.
Tuesday - Dec 3, 2024
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2
Giurgiu, Romania
  • Giurgiu, Romania
  • Bus Travel
  • Bucharest, Romania
  • Bus Travel
  • Giurgiu, Romania
  • Rousse, Bulgaria
Experience more of Bucharest where you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the Bucharest Christmas market, shining bright in festive holiday lights, in front of the Palace of the Parliament. Or visit Bulgaria's ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple Orthodox temples, and enjoy the magic of the holidays when learning about the Bulgarian traditions and folklore during Christmastime. You can opt instead to explore Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. (B,L,D) ...
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Wednesday - Dec 4, 2024
Day
3
  • 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, or 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 option to take an exhilarating bike tour through Vidin. Alternatively, you can bike through Vidin or enjoy a wine tasting. (B,L,D) ...
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Thursday - Dec 5, 2024
Day
4
Iron Gates
  • Iron Gates
  • Golubac Fortress, Serbia
The Iron Gates are some 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. After your scenic cruise, you will arrive at Golubac Fortress - one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe - for a tour. (B,L,D) ...
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Friday - Dec 6, 2024
Day
5
Belgrade, Serbia
  • Belgrade, Serbia
Explore Serbia's capital, Belgrade, on a city tour, which includes the Nikola Tesla Museum, encompassing the world-renowned inventor's life and inventions, as well as the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava, the largest such church in the world. Serbia celebrates the holidays with festive Winter Markets as they have an extended Christmas period, following the Orthodox calendar where Christmas falls on the 7th of January and the New Year on the 14th. You'll have time to explore Belgrade's Winter Fest where the main square brims with holiday delights with colorful Christmas Market stalls, an ice-skating rink, concerts, and more. Alternatively, you can hike to Belgrade Fortress. Later in the day, enjoy a taste of the region by sampling Serbian brandy, including slivovitz, which was added in 2022 to UNESCO's list of "Intangible Cultural Heritage", paired with delicious local appetizers. For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. (B,L,D) ...
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Saturday - Dec 7, 2024
Day
6
Novi Sad, Serbia
  • Novi Sad, Serbia
  • Ilok, Croatia
  • Vukovar, Croatia
Discover Novi Sad, the "Serbian Athens", on a walking tour to Dunavski Park and through Stari Grad, the Old Town center. Experience firsthand unique Orthodox traditions at Serbia's first and oldest Winter Market where you'll see the grand- Singing Christmas Tree where choirs from all over the region gather to perform every day. If you prefer a more active exploration, join a guided biking tour or hike to Petrovaradin Fortress, a mighty stronghold no enemy has ever breached. Later in the day, cruise to Vukovar, a Croatian symbol of resistance, which you'll better understand on your city tour showcasing the Ovcara Memorial and Eltz Manor House. While there, experience the festive, warm atmosphere of the holidays when visiting a traditional Croatian Christmas market. Embrace the holiday cheer and rich culture as you listen to Christmas melodies, taste sweet and savory delights, and shop for traditional handcrafted goods. 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. (B,L,D) ...
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Sunday - Dec 8, 2024
Day
7
  • Mohacs, Hungary
  • Bus Travel
  • Pecs, Hungary
  • Bus Travel
  • Mohacs, Hungary
Visit Pecs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, and the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter's Basilica, the city's main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Szechenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pecs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. You'll also have the opportunity to visit the delightful Pecs Christmas market with its sparkling Christmas tree in front of Town Hall. Or for wine connoisseurs, you'll want to go to the Szekszard 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 Mohacs. (B,L,D) ...
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Monday - Dec 9, 2024
Day
8
  • Budapest, Hungary
Disembark the ship in Budapest and prepare for your flight home. (B)
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