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

From Bucharest to Vienna

AmaBella

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14246014
  • Departs: Mon, Nov 16, 2026
  • Returns: Wed, Nov 25, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Nov 12, 2026
    Day
    1
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    Arrive in Bucharest and check into your lovely hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Nov 13, 2026
    Day
    2
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    Bucharest, Romania's capital, has earned its nickname, the "Little Paris of the East", with its wide boulevards and Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy a visit to the city's most impressive sites-including the historic city center and the Palace of the Parliament, second only to the Pentagon as the largest administrative building in the world. Or take a walking tour of Bucharest's Old Town and visit the Open Air Village Museum which showcases traditional Romanian village life. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Nov 14, 2026
    Day
    3
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Sinaia, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Brasov, Romania
    En route to Brasov, stop in charming Sinaia to visit Peles Castle, considered by many to be one of the most stunning castles in Europe. Tour the castle, which was once the residence of the royal family. Then continue to the lovely village of Brasov, where you will check into your hotel and enjoy a tour that includes the impressive Gothic Black Church, the 19th-century Schei Gate, and City Hall. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Nov 15, 2026
    Day
    4
    Brasov, Romania
    • Brasov, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Sighisoara, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Brasov, Romania
    Dracula lovers will be in for another treat with an excursion to Sighisoara, birthplace to Transylvania's most notorious ruler, Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler or Dracula. It's hard to believe that this perfectly preserved UNESCO-designated town filled with resplendent pastel-colored buildings, stone lanes, medieval towers, and pedestrian-friendly Old Town was Vlad's place of birth. His home is still here, marked with a placard; however, today it houses a kitschy restaurant called "Casa Dracula". (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Nov 16, 2026
    Day
    5
    Brasov, Romania
    • Brasov, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Bran Castle, Romania
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 5 - Monday - Nov 16, 2026
    Day
    5
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    Depart your Brasov hotel and continue on to the legendary region of Transylvania, a place deeply rooted in myth and history. You'll visit Transylvania's legendary Bran Castle, forever linked with the legend of Dracula, before boarding the ship in Giurgiu. (B,D)
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    Embark your ship in Giurgiu. Tonight gather onboard and meet your fellow passengers. (B,L,D)
    Tuesday - Nov 17, 2026
    Day
    6
    Giurgiu, Romania
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Bucharest, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    • Rousse, Bulgaria
    • Bus Travel
    • Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
    • Bus Travel
    • Rousse, Bulgaria
    Experience the best of Bucharest, Romania's capital, known as the "Little Paris of the East", with its wide boulevards and Arc de Triomphe. Then visit Bulgaria's ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to explore 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. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Nov 18, 2026
    Day
    7
    • Vidin, Bulgaria
    • Bus Travel
    • Belogradchik, Bulgaria
    • Bus Travel
    • 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. Continue on to Belogradchik, one of Bulgaria's natural wonders, where you can hike around its most spectacular rock formations. Alternatively, visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and banitsa, a pastry you will also get to make. You also have the choice to bike through Vidin and to the castle. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Nov 19, 2026
    Day
    8
    Iron Gates
    • Iron Gates
    • Golubac Fortress, Serbia
    The Iron Gates are some 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. After your scenic cruise, you will arrive at Golubac Fortress - one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe - for a tour. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Nov 20, 2026
    Day
    9
    Belgrade, Serbia
    • Belgrade, Serbia
    Explore Serbia's capital, Belgrade, on a city tour, which includes the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava. Alternatively, visit the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Serbian Royal Family, and the House of Flowers, the mausoleum of Marshal Tito, who became the first President of Yugoslavia. Or enjoy a taste of the region by sampling Serbian plum brandy, Slivovitz, and delicious local delights at the Quburich Distillery, followed by a panoramic tour of Avala Mountain. Later in the day, choose from a hike to Kalemegdan Fortress, known for its winding walking paths and incredible river views, or join a guided bike tour. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Nov 21, 2026
    Day
    10
    Vukovar, Croatia
    • Vukovar, Croatia
    Enjoy an afternoon in Vukovar on a guided city tour where you will have a chance to visit Eltz Manor and its collection of historic artifacts, paintings, and clothing. Alternatively, you may explore Vukovar on an active bike tour. Wine connoisseurs will want to enjoy a Croatian wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars, famous for their Grasevina, Traminac, and Frankovka wines. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Nov 22, 2026
    Day
    11
    • Mohacs, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Pecs, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Mohacs, Hungary
    Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohacs. You'll then 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. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or for wine connoisseurs, you'll want to go to the Szekszard wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Nov 23, 2026
    Day
    12
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Disembark your ship in Budapest. (B)
    • Budapest, Hungary
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 12 - Monday - Nov 23, 2026
    Day
    12
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Vienna, Austria
    Bid farewell to your ship and take a sightseeing tour of Budapest, the "Queen of the Danube". Your city tour begins with a visit to the vibrant Great Market Hall brimming with vendors selling everything from food to souvenirs. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes views from historic Buda Castle, a visit to Fisherman's Bastion and the beautifully colored Matthias Church. Later in the day, travel to Vienna where you will check into your hotel and enjoy some free time. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Nov 24, 2026
    Day
    13
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Savor the imperial elegance of romantic Vienna during a guided sightseeing tour past the city's most famous and beautiful locales, including the UNESCO-designated historical city center. See the regal Vienna State Opera house, towering St. Stephen's Cathedral with its fascinating eagle mosaics and geometric patterned roof, and the majestic Ringstrasse, Vienna's famed ring road, lined with incredible architecture, monuments, and parks. You'll also have some free time to explore Vienna on your own. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Nov 25, 2026
    Day
    14
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Bid farewell to Vienna as you prepare for your flight home. (B)


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