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12 Night Gems of Southeast Europe and Land Tour

From Vienna to Istanbul

AmaBella

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14245136
  • Departs: Mon, Jun 22, 2026
  • Returns: Thu, Jul 2, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Jun 20, 2026
    Day
    1
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Jun 21, 2026
    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. (Meals: B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Jun 22, 2026
    Day
    3
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Budapest, Hungary

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Monday - Jun 22, 2026
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Transfer from Vienna via motorcoach to Budapest where you'll be taken on a city tour. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Castle Hill district, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and the Chain Bridge. Then, board your ship, docked on the Danube in the heart of the city. (Meals: D)
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Arrive in Budapest and board the ship, docked on the Danube in the heart of the city. (Meals: D)
    Tuesday - Jun 23, 2026
    Day
    4
    • Mohacs, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Pecs, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Mohacs, Hungary
    Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohacs and continue to historic Pecs. Venture underground to its fourth-century necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the exquisite interior of St. Peter's Basilica. Visit a porcelain factory in the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, then stroll to the mosque on the main square. Alternatively, head to the 2,000-year-old Szekszard wine region to sample its renowned reds or explore Mohacs on a guided bike tour. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Jun 24, 2026
    Day
    5
    Vukovar, Croatia
    • Vukovar, Croatia
    Arrive in Croatia and visit Vukovar on a city tour or a bike ride, discovering its Baroque center that still bears scars from the war for independence in the 1990s. Cap off your tour with a private concert performed by local musicians at the Eltz Manor House. Alternatively, explore Tvrda Fortress and the ethnographic museum in nearby Osijek. This afternoon, taste Croatian wines at Vukovar's Old Cellars, or delve into the region's human history at the Vucedol Culture Museum. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Jun 25, 2026
    Day
    6
    Belgrade, Serbia
    • Belgrade, Serbia
    Immerse yourself in vibrant Belgrade during a visit to the Nikola Tesla Museum, Kalemegdan Fortress, and the sparkling Church of Saint Sava. Alternatively, go for a bike ride or hike to the fortress. Tour the National Museum of Serbia and enjoy a tasting of traditional plum brandy, or slivovitz, and local appetizers. Or journey to Novi Sad for a walking tour of its picturesque Old Town. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Jun 26, 2026
    Day
    7
    Iron Gates
    • Iron Gates
    Follow the Danube as it winds into the mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Stop to visit Serbia's Golubac Fortress, and sail through magnificent gorges known as the Iron Gates. Keep an eye out for the face of King Decebalus, carved into the mountains on the Romanian side. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Jun 27, 2026
    Day
    8
    • Vidin, Bulgaria
    In Vidin, a town with Celtic roots, explore the medieval Baba Vida Fortress on a guided tour or go for a bike ride to the castle. Alternatively, visit a local home for lesson in making traditional Bulgarian yogurt and a popular pastry called banitsa. (Meals: B,L,D)
    Sunday - Jun 28, 2026
    Day
    9
    Rousse, Bulgaria
    • Rousse, Bulgaria
    • Bus Travel
    • Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
    • Bus Travel
    • Rousse, Bulgaria
    Discover Bulgaria's ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, and enjoy a Bulgarian wine tasting. Or explore the architecture of Rousse before visiting the Rousse Art Gallery and the rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo, 14th-century churches carved into the cliffs and adorned with colorful frescoes. Alternatively, journey through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest for a tour of the elegant historic center. (Meals: B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Jun 29, 2026
    Day
    10
    Giurgiu, Romania
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    Disembark in Giurgiu and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Meals: B)
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Monday - Jun 29, 2026
    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. (Meals: B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Jun 30, 2026
    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. (Meals: B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Jul 1, 2026
    Day
    12
    Istanbul, Turkey
    • Istanbul, Turkey
    Admire the grandeur of the spectacular Ottoman Grand Palace of Topkapi, home to every sultan from the 15th-19th centuries. 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. (Meals: B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Jul 2, 2026
    Day
    13
    Istanbul, Turkey
    • Istanbul, Turkey
    Bid farewell to Istanbul as you prepare for your flight home. (Meals: B)


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