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9 Night Highlights of Eastern Europe Cruise and Land Tour from Bucharest
Ship: River Duchess
Cruise Line: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Sailed: Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024 from Bucharest, Romania
Ended: Friday, May 3, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024
departure of the River Duchess. If Uniworld Boutique River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
, the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Arrive at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 2 - Thursday - Apr 25, 2024
Bucharest, Romania
Get to know the bustling heart of Romania's capital city with a full day to explore Bucharest on your own.
Day 3 - Friday - Apr 26, 2024
Bucharest, Romania
Bus Travel
Cruise Begins
Giurgiu, Romania
Bucharest is a fascinating combination of Communist grandiosity, elegant French-influenced 19th-century buildings, and surprising survivors dating from the 1500s. Today in Bucharest, you'll enjoy a panoramic city tour and a visit to People's Palace. Later, you'll travel via motorcoach to Giurgiu, where your ship awaits.
Day 4 - Saturday - Apr 27, 2024
Rousse, Bulgaria
Bulgaria's foremost Danube port, Rousse is sometimes called "Little Vienna" for its elegant 19th-century mansions and public buildings.
Day 5 - Sunday - Apr 28, 2024
Vidin, Bulgaria
Vidin is a port town on the Danube that once played an important role in medieval Bulgarian politics, as the great fortress Baba Vida attests. It's your base for an unusual excursion today-a visit to the fascinating Belogradchik rock formations. Or, you can head to a local's home to bake a traditional Bulgarian dish called banitza.
Day 6 - Monday - Apr 29, 2024
Iron Gates
Donji Milanovac, Serbia
Golubac Fortress, Serbia
Today's main attraction will be the spectacular scenery along the Danube, as you cruise a stretch of gorges known as the Iron Gates. Later, head ashore to explore a Paleolithic site and an extraordinarily well-preserved medieval fortress. All along the way, history lines the banks of the river. Keep an eye out for Trajan's Plaque, carved by the ancient Romans, and Golubac Castle, built in the 14th century and attacked successively by the Serbs, Magyars, and Turks.
Day 7 - Tuesday - Apr 30, 2024
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade, the modern-day capital of Serbia, is one of Europe's oldest cities, dating back some 7,000 years. Signs of its tumultuous history are visible everywhere, juxtaposed with the city's vibrant modern-day present.
Day 8 - Wednesday - May 1, 2024
Vukovar, Croatia
Bus Travel
Osijek, Croatia
Bus Travel
Vukovar, Croatia
Batina, Croatia
Mohacs, Hungary
Welcome to Croatia! This ancient country, which has made a remarkable recovery from a brutal civil war, is noted for its beautiful countryside and thriving folk traditions, as well as simple delicious rustic food. You'll dock in Vukovar, Croatia's biggest port, at the confluence of the Danube and Vuka rivers.
Day 9 - Thursday - May 2, 2024
Budapest, Hungary
Located on opposite sides of the Danube, the formerly separate cities of Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. Explore this dynamic and multifaceted city with your choice of excursions-you can see it from a local's perspective on our walking tour, or cover more ground with a panoramic tour. Vibrant Budapest, Hungary's capital, offers an enchanting combination of East and West.
Day 10 - Friday - May 3, 2024
Budapest, Hungary
Disembark the ship. If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home. Or you can extend your stay in beautiful Budapest with our exciting optional post-cruise extension.
