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12 Night Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) and Land Tour

From Vienna to Istanbul

AmaVerde

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13948106
  • Departs: Mon, Nov 24, 2025
  • Returns: Thu, Dec 4, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Nov 22, 2025
    Day
    1
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Nov 23, 2025
    Day
    2
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    The "City of Waltzes" offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered on your city tour. See the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before concluding in Vienna's historic city center. Following your city tour, spend your afternoon enjoying the festivities of the Christmas markets. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Nov 24, 2025
    Day
    3
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Monday - Nov 24, 2025
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Transfer from Vienna by motorcoach to Budapest where you'll be taken on a city tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Chain Bridge. (B,D)
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Board the ship for your Gems of Southeast Europe Christmas cruise. (D)
    Tuesday - Nov 25, 2025
    Day
    4
    • Mohacs, Hungary
    Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohacs. In the afternoon, you can visit Pecs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit 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 will also have the opportunity to visit the delightful Pecs Christmas market in front of Town Hall. Alternatively, you can travel 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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    Wednesday - Nov 26, 2025
    Day
    5
    Vukovar, Croatia
    • Vukovar, Croatia
    Explore the historic Croatian city of Vukovar on a city tour, where you may see sites such as the Ovcara Memorial and Eltz Manor House. Alternatively, you may see Osijek on a guided tour. For a more active excursion, enjoy a guided bike tour of Vukovar. In the afternoon, wine connoisseurs will want to sample Croatia's famous Grasevina, Traminac, and Frankovka wines during a special tasting excursion. You can also choose to explore the Vucedol Museum, home to fascinating exhibits on prehistoric culture and one of the most important archeological sites in Europe. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Nov 27, 2025
    Day
    6
    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. You'll have time to explore Belgrade's Winter Fest in the main square and its holiday treats, colorful Christmas market stalls, concerts, and more. Alternatively, you can opt for more active excursions with either a hike to Belgrade Fortress or a guided bike tour through Belgrade. Later in the day, enjoy a taste of the region by sampling Serbian brandy, slivovitz, paired with delicious local delights, at the Quburich Distillery. Or discover Novi Sad, the "Serbian Athens", on a full-day walking tour to Dunavski Park, through Stari Grad, the Old Town center, and the Petrovaradin Fortress, originally built to defend against the Ottoman Turks, but now home to summertime festivals and beautiful views of the Danube below. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Nov 28, 2025
    Day
    7
    Golubac Fortress, Serbia
    • Golubac Fortress, Serbia
    • Iron Gates
    Visit Golubac Fortress - a medieval fortified town on the south side of the Danube River - before cruising through the Iron Gates. The Iron Gates is one 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. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Nov 29, 2025
    Day
    8
    • 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, then explore Vidin on a guided walking tour, where you will also have the opportunity to visit the city's Christmas market. For a taste of local cuisine, visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and banitsa, a pastry you will also get to make. Alternatively, you can bike through Vidin or enjoy a wine tasting at a local boutique winery. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Nov 30, 2025
    Day
    9
    Rousse, Bulgaria
    • Rousse, Bulgaria
    • Bus Travel
    • Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
    • Bus Travel
    • Rousse, Bulgaria
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    Visit Bulgaria's ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple Orthodox temples. Enjoy the magic of the holidays when learning about the Bulgarian traditions and folklore during Christmastime. You can opt instead to go to 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. Or travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the "Little Paris of the East". Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture. 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. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Dec 1, 2025
    Day
    10
    Giurgiu, Romania
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    Bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Monday - Dec 1, 2025
    Day
    10
    • Bus Travel
    • Bucharest, Romania
    • Air Travel
    • Istanbul, Turkey
    Disembark the ship in Giurgiu and board a motorcoach to journey through the Romanian countryside to Bucharest. Later, board your flight to Istanbul, where you'll check into your hotel. (B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Dec 2, 2025
    Day
    11
    Istanbul, Turkey
    • Istanbul, Turkey
    Depart your hotel for an enriching guided walking tour, during which you will explore the Hagia Sophia, formerly a church before becoming a mosque and finally a museum. A beautiful example of old-world architecture, this museum showcases lovely Christian murals and Islamic symbols throughout. After the Hagia Sophia, visit Istanbul's similarly beautiful Blue Mosque, named for the blue Iznik tiles that cover its interior. For those who are interested, be guided to the lively Grand Bazaar and venture through the market before returning to your hotel. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Dec 3, 2025
    Day
    12
    Istanbul, Turkey
    • Istanbul, Turkey
    Admire the grandeur of the spectacular Ottoman Sultans' Grand Palace of Topkapi, home to every Sultan from the 15th to the 19th century. During your tour, marvel at the private chambers of the Sultans, the Harem (women's quarters) and the Imperial Treasury's vast collection, including the jewel-encrusted Topkapi Dagger and the stunning 86-carat Spoonmaker's Diamond. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Dec 4, 2025
    Day
    13
    Istanbul, Turkey
    • Istanbul, Turkey
    Bid farewell to Istanbul as you prepare for your flight home. (B)


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