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9 Night Highlights of Eastern Europe Cruise and Land Tour from Budapest
Ship: River Duchess
Cruise Line: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Sailed: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from Budapest, Hungary
Ended: Friday, May 23, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt 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 ship.
Day 2 - Thursday - May 15, 2025
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 3 - Friday - May 16, 2025
Batina, Croatia
Bus Travel
Osijek, Croatia
Bus Travel
Vukovar, Croatia
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 local rustic food.
Day 4 - Saturday - May 17, 2025
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 5 - Sunday - May 18, 2025
Golubac Fortress, Serbia
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 6 - Monday - May 19, 2025
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 indulge in a tasting at a local winery.
Day 7 - Tuesday - May 20, 2025
Rousse, Bulgaria
Bulgaria's foremost Danube port, Ruse is sometimes called "Little Vienna" for its elegant 19th-century mansions and public buildings.
Day 8 - Wednesday - May 21, 2025
Giurgiu, Romania
Cruise Ends
Bus Travel
Bucharest, Romania
This morning, you'll disembark the ship in Giurgiu and drive through the countryside to Bucharest, where you'll enjoy a panoramic city tour and a visit to People's Palace. Tonight, you'll relax in the comfort of a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city, Romania's capital and its cultural and economic center.
Day 9 - Thursday - May 22, 2025
Bucharest, Romania
Get to know the bustling heart of Romania's capital city with a full day to explore Bucharest on your own.
Day 10 - Friday - May 23, 2025
Bucharest, Romania
Check out of your hotel this morning. If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport for your flight home.