- Bucharest to Budapest
- Budapest to Bucharest
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- From $3,799
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- 11 Days
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- 8 Guided Tours
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- 5 Countries
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- Bucharest to Budapest Budapest to Bucharest
Passage to Eastern Europe Map
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 the 6th-century Kalemegdan Fortress. View the Danube’s towering Iron Gate. Witness Hungary’s daredevil Puszta horsem*n. Behold Budapest’s grandeur. Once hidden behind the Iron Curtain, the eastern Danube still has secrets to reveal on this enriching cruisetour.
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 the 6th-century Kalemegdan Fortress. View the Danube’s towering Iron Gate. Witness Hungary’s daredevil Puszta horsem*n. Behold Budapest’s grandeur. Once hidden behind the Iron Curtain, the eastern Danube still has secrets to reveal on this enriching cruisetour.
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Day by Day
To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.
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| Budapest, Hungary | Explore Buda’s Castle District and modern Pest, straddling the two sides of the Danube River. | Read More > |
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| Budapest, Hungary | Cross the Chain Bridge, browse a museum or visit a thermal spa in the “Paris of the East.” | Read More > |
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| Budapest, Hungary | Pay homage to master magician Harry Houdini or see the statue commemorating Ronald Reagan. | Read More > |
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| Kalocsa, Hungary | Sample paprika-flavored food in this cultural center and see a Puszta horsemanship show. | Read More > |
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| Osijek, Croatia | See Osijek’s highlights and meet a local family; admire Vukovar’s buildings and palace. | Read More > |
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| Belgrade, Serbia | Walk around Kalemegdan Fortress or see the Church of St. Sava and Square of the Republic. | Read More > |
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| Golubac, Serbia | Learn about the history of the 14th-century Golubac Fortress and admire scenic river views. | Read More > |
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| Scenic Sailing: The Iron Gate | Sail the picturesque Danube River and admire the natural wonders of the Iron Gate. | ||
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| Vidin, Bulgaria | Admire Vidin’s historic landmarks, including the preserved medieval castle. | Read More > |
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| Ruse, Bulgaria | Admire medieval architecture and sample local Bulgarian food. | Read More > |
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| Bucharest, Romania | Explore Romania’s capital; view the Palace of Parliament and the Village Museum. | Read More > |
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| Bucharest, Romania | Admire stunning architecture and explore an array of world-class museums. | Read More > |
Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.
More features, services and excursions included
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One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
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Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
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Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
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24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
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Port taxes & fees
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Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
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Visits to UNESCO Sites
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Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
Your Stateroom Includes:
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River-view stateroom
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Bottled water replenished daily
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110/220 volt outlets
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Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
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Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror
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Premium Freyja® toiletries
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Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
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40" or 42" flat-screen Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
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Telephone, safe, refrigerator
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Individual climate control
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*All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
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