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

From Vienna to Bucharest

AmaVerde

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14245780
  • Departs: Mon, Aug 2, 2027
  • Returns: Fri, Aug 13, 2027
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Jul 31, 2027
    Day
    1
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Aug 1, 2027
    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. (B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Aug 2, 2027
    Day
    3
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Gyor, Hungary
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Monday - Aug 2, 2027
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Transfer from Vienna via motorcoach to Budapest. En route, you will stop in the city of Gyor where you'll be treated to a tasting of regional wines. Later, continue on to Budapest to board your ship. (B,D)
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Board the ship for your Gems of Southeast Europe cruise. (D)
    Tuesday - Aug 3, 2027
    Day
    4
    • Mohacs, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Pecs, Hungary
    • Bus Travel
    • Mohacs, Hungary
    Enjoy an excursion to Pecs and see Szechenyi Square, the Christian Necropolis - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and St. Peter's Basilica with its underground burial chambers. For a more active adventure, delight in a guided bike ride along the Danube River. For wine connoisseurs, you'll visit 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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    Wednesday - Aug 4, 2027
    Day
    5
    Vukovar, Croatia
    • Vukovar, Croatia
    Enjoy your morning in Vukovar on a guided city tour where you may visit sites such as Eltz Manor House and Vukovar's famous water tower. Alternatively, you may see Osijek on a guided tour. For those looking for a more active experience, you may explore Vukovar on an active bike tour. In the afternoon, enjoy a Croatian wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars, famous for their Grasevina, Traminac, and Frankovka wines. 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 - Aug 5, 2027
    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 may also explore Novi Sad, a city rich in tradition and culture, on a full-day excursion. Begin your tour at the Dunavski (Danube) Park; stroll through Stari Grad, the old town center; and explore Liberty Square, which is dominated by the Old Town Hall and the Petrovaradin Fortress. Alternatively, you can hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, visit the Sumadija wine region, nestled in the scenic surroundings of Belgrade, and enjoy perfectly paired wine and snacks as you learn more about the region's rich flavors. For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Aug 6, 2027
    Day
    7
    Golubac Fortress, Serbia
    • Golubac Fortress, Serbia
    • Iron Gates
    Visit Golubac Fortress, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe, and delight in exquisite wines sourced from Rajacke Pimnice, a prominent viticulture region in Serbia, complemented by the flavors of traditional Serbian cheese and bread. Then cruise through the Iron Gates - 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 - Aug 7, 2027
    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. Or enjoy a wine tasting at a local boutique winery just outside of Vidin. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Aug 8, 2027
    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, and then be treated to a tasting of local wines. For more active exploration, join an unforgettable hike up the iconic Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo. 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. Alternatively, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the "Little Paris of the East", for a full-day tour. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture, followed by a visit to the Palace of the Parliament, the second-largest administrative building in the world. In the afternoon, journey to a Rousse Wine House and the Leventa Complex set in a unique fortification structure dating back almost 200 years and be treated to a tasting of three wines while learning about the wine making process. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Aug 9, 2027
    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 - Aug 9, 2027
    Day
    10
    • Bus Travel
    • Bran Castle, 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. Arrive in the quaint mountain town of Bran where you will have lunch and visit the famous Bran Castle, otherwise known as Dracula's Castle. After your tour of Bran Castle, you will continue to Brasov. Considered the heart of Romania and surrounded by the beautiful Southern Carpathians, Brasov is one of the most visited cities in Romania. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Aug 10, 2027
    Day
    11
    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 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. Alternatively, discover the charm of Transylvania with a visit to the fortified churches of Prejmer and Harman. Marvel at the impressive medieval architecture, defensive walls, and well-preserved frescoes that tell the stories of centuries past, all while enjoying the serene countryside setting. After returning from your excursion, you will enjoy a walk through history as you take a tour of Brasov's old town before ending at your hotel. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Aug 11, 2027
    Day
    12
    Brasov, Romania
    • Brasov, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Sinaia, Romania
    • Bus Travel
    • Bucharest, Romania
    En route to Bucharest, you'll visit the quaint mountain town of Sinaia. While in Sinaia you will visit Peles Castle, which is considered by many to be one of the most stunning castles in Europe and a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance with 160 rooms filled with priceless European art. After your tour of Peles Castle you will depart for Romania's capital city of Bucharest. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Aug 12, 2027
    Day
    13
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    This morning, enjoy a walking tour through the historic old town of Bucharest. You will observe the many changes this capital city has experienced through a mixture of architectural styles and cultural influences. Bucharest's eclectic architecture is a mix of historical, neo-classical, communist-era, and modern buildings. Your guided tour will take you through the old town and show you the most popular places in Bucharest while hearing stories of its history and getting local insights for shopping and dining opportunities. In the afternoon, you will be treated to a tasting of Romanian wines. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Aug 13, 2027
    Day
    14
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    Bid farewell to Bucharest as you prepare for your flight home. (B)


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