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

From Vienna to Bucharest

AmaVerde

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13952551
  • Departs: Mon, Nov 25, 2024
  • Returns: Fri, Dec 6, 2024
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Nov 23, 2024
    Day
    1
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Nov 24, 2024
    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 25, 2024
    Day
    3
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Monday - Nov 25, 2024
    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 26, 2024
    Day
    4
    • 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 Pecs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. You'll also have the opportunity to visit the delightful Pecs Christmas market with its sparkling Christmas tree in front of Town Hall. 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. You may also take an exhilarating guided bike tour around Mohacs. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Nov 27, 2024
    Day
    5
    Vukovar, Croatia
    • Vukovar, Croatia
    • Novi Sad, Serbia
    Vukovar is a Croatian symbol of resistance, which you'll better understand on your city tour showcasing the Ovcara Memorial and Eltz Manor House. While there, experience the festive, warm atmosphere of the holidays when visiting a traditional Croatian Christmas market. Embrace the holiday cheer and rich culture as you listen to Christmas melodies, taste sweet and savory delights, and shop for traditional handcrafted goods. Alternatively, choose a wine tasting in Ilok, a center of wine production since Roman times, where you'll sample its famous Grasevina, Traminac, and Frankovka wines. Back onboard, cruise to Novi Sad, sometimes called the "Serbian Athens". Discover Novi Sad on a walking tour to Dunavski Park and through Stari Grad, the Old Town center. Serbia celebrates the holidays with festive Winter Markets as they have an extended Christmas period, following the Orthodox calendar where Christmas falls on the 7th of January and the New Year on the 14th. Experience firsthand unique Orthodox traditions at Serbia's first and oldest Winter Market where you'll see the grand Singing Christmas Tree where choirs from all over the region gather to perform every day. During the evening, visit Petrovaradin Fortress, a mighty stronghold no enemy has ever breached. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Nov 28, 2024
    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 where the main square brims with holiday delights with colorful Christmas market stalls, an ice-skating rink, concerts, and more. Alternatively, you can hike to the fortress. Later in the day, enjoy a taste of the region by sampling Serbian brandy, Slivovitz, and delicious local delights at the Quburich Distillery. For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Nov 29, 2024
    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 30, 2024
    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. 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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    Sunday - Dec 1, 2024
    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 2, 2024
    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 2, 2024
    Day
    10
    • Bus Travel
    • Sinaia, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Brasov, Romania
    Disembark the ship in Giurgiu and continue to the legendary region of Transylvania, a place deeply rooted in myth and history. Your first stop on the road to Transylvania will be the quaint mountain town of Sinaia. While in Sinaia you will visit Peles Castle. Peles Castle is considered by many to be one of the most stunning castles in Europe and a masterpiece of Neo-Renaissance with 160 rooms filled with priceless European art. After your tour of Peles Castle, you will depart for Brasov. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Dec 3, 2024
    Day
    11
    Brasov, Romania
    • Brasov, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Sighisoara, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Brasov, Romania
    Enjoy a walking tour around Brasov where the fairytale-like old town transforms into a beautiful Christmas market. Afterward, 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 World Heritage-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

    Wednesday - Dec 4, 2024
    Day
    12
    Brasov, Romania
    • Brasov, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Bran Castle, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Bucharest, Romania
    En route to Bucharest, you'll visit Transylvania's legendary Bran Castle, forever linked with the legend of Dracula. Later in the day, transfer to Bucharest and check into your hotel. (B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Dec 5, 2024
    Day
    13
    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. Alternatively, you can choose a walking tour the historic old town. Explore the Romanian Christmas traditions as you stroll through the Bucharest Christmas market where there will be plenty of holiday festivities to enjoy such as sipping on hot mulled wine or shopping for handcrafted gifts. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Dec 6, 2024
    Day
    14
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    • Air Travel
    Bid farewell to Bucharest as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)


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