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Overview

Price is based on departure date 22nd Nov 2026

Embarkation from Giurgiu

Highlights: 

Includes flights from London.

Includes: Drinks, Wifi, Entertainment and Immersive tours in every destination.

Includes upgrade to Balcony stateroom.

Celtic fortresses, medieval towns, and vineyard-covered hills showcase the sights, flavors, and timeless cultures of Eastern Europe.

Exclusive members savings on Pre & Post Hotel Accommodation, Shore Excursions, Tours and Transfers. 

Cruise Overview

Touch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, showcase the best of eastern Europe. Nature lovers will relish the opportunity to bike through Belgrade’s sprawling Kalemegdan Park. Wine connoisseurs will have a chance to taste history from the centuries-old wine-growing hills dating back to the Romans in Croatia. Be treated to the flavors, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent.

Itinerary highlights

Ship: AmaMagna

Cabin: AB - Outside Balcony

Sail Date: 22nd Nov 2026

Duration: 07 Nights

Day-wise itinerary

Day 1
Embark the ship in Giurgiu for your Gems of Southeast Europe cruise
Giurgiu, Romania
Embarkation

Day 2
Veliko Tarnovo Excursion
Rousse, Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s ancient capital
Experience more of Bucharest or 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, or you may visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

Veliko Tarnovo Excursion
Bucharest Excursion
Rousse Walking Tour and Rock Hewn Churches

Day 3
Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour
Vidin, Bulgaria
Experience Bulgarian traditions like a local
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. Wine-lovers can instead enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery, situated just outside of Vidin in the village of Negovanovtsi. Located on the vine-growing and wine-producing Danubian Plain, we will tour this boutique winery and end in the cellar for a tasting that includes traditional Bulgarian wines.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour
Banitsa Pastry and Yogurt Making
Vidin Bike Tour
Dos Alamos Wine Tasting

Day 4
The Iron Gates and Dacia’s legacy
Iron Gates, Serbia
Wander ancient strongholds where history and nature collide.
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.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

Scenic Cruising
Golubac Fortress Tour

Day 5
Explore Serbia’s capital, Belgrade
Belgrade, Sint Maarten
Marvel at Belgrade’s iconic sites and UNESCO-protected landmarks.
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. Alternatively, you can hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, enjoy a taste of the region by sampling a few types of Serbian brandy paired with delicious local appetizers, including Šlivovitz, which was added in 2022 to UNESCO’s list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage.” For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. Or explore Novi Sad, a city rich in tradition and culture, on “The Athens of Serbia” walking tour. Stroll through Stari Grad, the old town center; and explore Liberty Square, which is dominated by the Old Town Hall.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

“the City by Two Rivers” Tour
Fortress Hike
“brandies of Belgrade” Tasting
Guided Bike Tour of Belgrade
Novi Sad Tour

Day 6
Vukovar City tour
Vukovar, Croatia
Manor houses, museums and Croatian wines
Discover Vukovar on a guided city or bike tour, visiting monuments like the Vukovar water tower and the historic Eltz Manor House. In the afternoon, savor Croatian wines in the Old Cellars or explore the Vucedol Museum, where prehistoric culture comes to life.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

Vukovar City Tour
Vukovar Bike Tour
Croatian Wine Tasting

Day 7
A gateway to Hungary’s storied past
Mohács, Hungary
Immerse yourself in Pécs’s Roman roots and UNESCO treasures
Visit Pécs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, and the UNESCO designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter’s Basilica, the city’s main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Széchenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pécs. 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 Szekszárd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

Pécs Excursion
Szekszárd Wine Tasting

Day 8
Disembark the ship in Budapest and prepare for your flight home.
Budapest, Hungary

What is included in the cruise fare?

Your AmaWaterways river cruise includes spacious accommodations, all meals on board, wine and beer with lunch and dinner, shore excursions led by expert local guides, Wi-Fi, and the services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your journey. On select sailings, some shore excursions are an additional cost.

Your Ship: AmaMagna

As imagined by AmaWaterways’ Co-Founder, Co-Owner and President Rudi Schreiner, the “Godfather of River Cruising,” the one-of-a-kind AmaMagna is the flagship of our award-winning river fleet. Twice the width of traditional European river ships and offering the luxury of space, four unique dining venues and more leisure opportunities, the innovative AmaMagna has redefined the river cruise experience! Most accommodations are spacious suites measuring 355 to 710 sq. ft. with full balconies. In addition to the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table, AmaMagna offers Jimmy’s, a family-style restaurant named for AmaWaterways’ late Co-Owner Jimmy Murphy, and the intimate Al Fresco Restaurant, serving up delicious vegetable-forward fare. Both a sun-deck pool and whirlpool invite guests to refresh and enjoy the views, while AmaMagna’s Zen Wellness Studio is an expansive space with a fitness center, two massage rooms and a refreshing juice bar. A brand-new full-size pickleball court will also be featured on the Sun Deck, debuting in 2023. With connecting staterooms and triple/quadruple accommodations available, AmaMagna is also the perfect river cruise ship for families and groups!

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