Highlights of Eastern Europe (2027) (Bucharest to Budapest)
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Immerse yourself in new cultures as you travel from splendid Budapest to dynamic Bucharest, discovering the best that the revitalized nations of Eastern Europe have to offer along the way. Gaze in wonder at the lofty spires of Hungary’s Parliament Building as it rises majestically above the Danube in Budapest. Sit down for friendly, intimate meals with farmers in Croatia and enthusiastic locals in Bulgaria. Uncover scores of little-known treasures and step back in time to investigate the history and legends along the Danube. Who will love this cruise? Explorers wishing to discover ancient lands and modern multicultural cities. Photographers, amateur archaeologists, connoisseurs of regional cuisines, and anyone who loves beautiful and mysterious locales.
- Day 1BucharestFri, Jul 02, 2027Arrive at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the hotel.
Meals: Dinner - Day 2BucharestSat, Jul 03, 2027Get to know the bustling heart of Romania's capital city with a full day to explore Bucharest on your own.
Meals: Breakfast - Day 3Bucharest, Transfer to Giurgiu (Embark)Sun, Jul 04, 2027Bucharest is a fascinating combination of Communist grandiosity, elegant French-influenced 19th-century buildings and surprising survivors dating from the 1500s. Today in Bucharest you’ll enjoy a panoramic city tour and a visit to People’s Palace. Later, you'll travel via motorcoach to Giurgiu, where your ship awaits.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner - Day 4RuseMon, Jul 05, 2027Bulgaria’s foremost Danube port, Ruse is sometimes called “Little Vienna” for its elegant 19th-century mansions and public buildings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 5VidinTue, Jul 06, 2027Vidin is a port town on the Danube that once played an important role in medieval Bulgarian politics, as the great fortress Baba Vida attests. It’s your base for an unusual excursion today—a visit to the fascinating Belogradchik rock formations. Or you can indulge in a tasting at a local winery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 6Cruising the Iron Gates, Donji Milanovac, GolubacWed, Jul 07, 2027Today’s main attraction will be the spectacular scenery along the Danube, as you cruise a stretch of gorges known as the Iron Gates. Later, head ashore to explore a Paleolithic site and an extraordinarily well-preserved medieval fortress. All along the way, history lines the banks of the river. Keep an eye out for Trajan’s Plaque, which the ancient Romans erected to commemorate the road they anchored in the steep cliffs above the water, and Golubac Castle, built in the 14th century and attacked successively by the Serbs, Magyars, and Turks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 7BelgradeThu, Jul 08, 2027Belgrade, the modern-day capital of Serbia, is one of Europe’s oldest cities, dating back some 7,000 years. Signs of its tumultuous history are visible everywhere, juxtaposed with the city’s vibrant modern-day present.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 8Ilok, AljmasFri, Jul 09, 2027Welcome to Croatia! This ancient country, which has made a remarkable recovery from a brutal civil war, is noted for its beautiful countryside and thriving folk traditions, as well as simple, delicious local rustic food. You’ll dock in Vukovar, Croatia’s biggest port, at the confluence of the Danube and Vuka rivers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 9BudapestSat, Jul 10, 2027Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. Explore this dynamic and multifaceted city with your choice of excursions—you can see it from a local’s perspective on our walking tour, or cover more ground with a panoramic tour. Vibrant Budapest, Hungary’s capital, offers an enchanting combination of East and West.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 10Budapest (Disembark)Sun, Jul 11, 2027Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home. Or you can extend your stay in beautiful Budapest with our exciting optional post-cruise extension.
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We booked this trip with a knowledgeable agent who did a fine job. When our flight was delayed, she contacted our river cruise ship and kept everyone informed.
This was an excellent trip with a good variety of experiences. Service is really great--staff is friendly and attentive. Although it seems to me that there was more upselling (to special dinners or what Uniworld calls Masterpiece Collection excursions) than what I had encountered in the past, I have to say that these were some of the best experiences, so in that sense were worth what I paid for them. To explain the accomodation ranking below "strongly agree" : 1) The picture of the stateroom on the website showed 2 chairs-an important feature for us. There was only one when we checked in but they brought another chair right away.
The itinerary and staff were both superb! We were on the boat during the big power outage in Portugal, Spain and Italy. Uniworld adapted so well, and changed the order of our itinerary around the outages, as the locks were not working. We did not miss anything on our advertised agenda.
The staff, service, food and excursions were all exceptional. Will book with Uniworld again!
Weather was outstanding which made the trip truly enjoyable and memorable.
Cruising with Uniworld is a wonderful experience
We had a wonderful trip after Delta finally got us to Frankfurt. It’s a lovely ship with a superb crew.
Everything about the experience was excellent from the moment of boarding and receiving the solicitous attention of the staff, which continued from start to finish. Superb on-board service. The ship was wonderfully quiet and comfortable. The amenities were luxurious. Meals were tasty and filling. The onshore trips were excellent and varied, with high quality guides. Having buses to take us to places not otherwise accessible from the landing added a great deal. As a result, the itinerary was rich with history and beautiful places. I am looking forward to my next river cruise!
The only negative we have - some of the tour operators were hard to understand.
This was our 4th Uniworld cruise and each has been a memorable experience. Staff and menu are both important aspects of a cruise, and Uniworld excels in both areas. Decor of both public areas and cabins is unique and tasteful, adding a special flavor to the cruise experience. Our cruise director on the SS Catherine was exception in terms of knowledge and service.
The trip up the Rhone River more than met our expectations (except it rained more than we liked!). It was a marvelous trip that the eight of us (four couples) enjoyed very much,
Uniworld was excellent!
I thoroughly enjoyed this river cruise along the Danube. Everything was as advertised. We were met at the airport and arrived early to our ship. The Uniworld staff was amazing! I definitely recommend this cruise.
Small group on ship. Great for meeting new people. Great friendly professional staff. Excellent food. Depending on destinations excursions are good. This was our second time with Uniworld. First was Italy. That was unbelievable.
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