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10 Night Passage to Eastern Europe Cruise and Land Tour from Bucharest

Ship: Viking Ullur
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Sailed:  Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023 from Bucharest, Romania
Ended: Friday, Sep 22, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023 departure of the Viking Ullur. If Viking River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Tuesday - Sep 12, 2023
Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania      
Arrive in Bucharest and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the city for a one-night stay. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, or do some exploring on your own.
Day 2 - Wednesday - Sep 13, 2023
Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania      
Bus Travel      
Cruise Begins      
Giurgiu, Romania      
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take a tour of the city. See the city's wide boulevards, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Arch of Triumph, and the Palace of Parliament. Visit the outdoor Muzeul Satului, otherwise known as the Village Museum, where authentic dwellings from all regions of the country have been relocated and reassembled, including rural cottages, farmhouses, and water mills. During lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a lively folkloric performance that recalls the simple pleasures of rural life. You then proceed to Giurgiu to board your ship and enjoy a welcome dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Thursday - Sep 14, 2023
Rousse, Bulgaria
Rousse, Bulgaria      
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Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria      
Bus Travel      
Arbanasi, Bulgaria      
Bus Travel      
Rousse, Bulgaria      
After breakfast, disembark at Russe for a full-day excursion to Bulgaria's former capital, Veliko Tarnovo. See Tsarevets Hill and the ruins of the royal castle. During free time, shop for local crafts along Samovodska Charshia. Continue your venture to Arbanasi for lunch in a local restaurant and a guided tour of the Nativity Church, with its intricate floor-to-ceiling murals and icons. Return to your ship for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Friday - Sep 15, 2023
Vidin, Bulgaria      
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Belogradchik, Bulgaria      
Bus Travel      
Vidin, Bulgaria      
Arrive in the picturesque Bulgarian port of Vidin, and take an excursion to see Belogradchik Fortress, built right into the striking Belogradchik Rocks. See the fortress's amazing construction, begun in Roman times and greatly extended by Bulgarian tsars and the Ottomans, and enjoy breathtaking views. Enjoy lunch onboard your ship; then you have free time to explore Vidin's city center, Orthodox churches, and the ruins of the city's once-grand synagogue. We depart during dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Saturday - Sep 16, 2023
Iron Gates
Iron Gates      
Donji Milanovac, Serbia      
Golubac Fortress, Serbia      
This morning, enjoy scenic cruising as you travel through one of the most picturesque areas of the Lower Danube. The Iron Gate is one of Europe's most dramatic natural wonders-a spectacular narrow gorge with enormous white limestone cliffs. Arrive in Donji Milanovac where you can choose to disembark and join an optional tour, or continue to enjoy scenic sailing. Arrive in Golubac and join an included tour of the Golubac Fortress where you will admire sweeping views over the Danube. Enjoy dinner onboard before departing to Belgrade. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Sunday - Sep 17, 2023
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade, Serbia      
Wake up in Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Take a guided walk through the grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress, now a stately park; also see the Orthodox cathedral and stop at the Square of the Republic. Enjoy lunch onboard your ship before you have free time to explore Belgrade's gracious architecture or visit one of its many museums. Enjoy dinner onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Monday - Sep 18, 2023
Vukovar, Croatia
Vukovar, Croatia      
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Osijek, Croatia      
Bus Travel      
Vukovar, Croatia      
Cruise along the Danube, arriving at Vukovar around noon. Disembark for an afternoon excursion to the charming Croatian city of Osijek. Inhabited since Neolithic times, this area has had several heydays under the Romans, the Ottomans, and the Hapsburgs; now, Vukovar is revered for its Baroque buildings, parks, and monuments. Return onboard for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Tuesday - Sep 19, 2023
Meszesidunapart, Hungary      
Bus Travel      
Kalocsa, Hungary      
Bus Travel      
Puszta Cultural Experience, Hungary      
Bus Travel      
Meszesidunapart, Hungary      
Sail into Hungary this morning, arriving in Kalocsa after lunch. Take a guided city tour followed by a short organ concert at St. Joseph Church. Then, you are treated to a performance of traditional Puszta horsemanship. Return to the ship and enjoy a festive dinner onboard as we depart for Budapest. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Wednesday - Sep 20, 2023
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary      
Cruise Ends      
Budapest, Hungary      
Disembark after breakfast and take a tour of Budapest. Begin in Pest, where you see the National Opera House and historic Heroes' Square. Cross the Chain Bridge to Buda, where you walk along Castle Hill to Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church, and visit the Grand Market. Check into your hotel for a two-night stay, then take the rest of the day to sightsee on your own. Explore a museum, do some shopping, or relax in one of the Art Nouveau spas. (Breakfast)
Day 10 - Thursday - Sep 21, 2023
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary      
Take a full day to explore Budapest on your own. Ride the city's innovative and efficient metro, walk through the City Park or along the Pest embankment for views of the Buda Castle District, explore the Buda Castle Labyrinth, visit the Jewish Quarter, and tour the beautifully restored Dohany Street Synagogue. Your Viking host is available to help you plan your time in Budapest. (Breakfast)
Day 11 - Friday - Sep 22, 2023
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary      
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or extend your journey with two additional nights in bustling Budapest or three nights in Prague, the Czech Republic's gracious capital. (Breakfast)