| Cruise |
MS Vivaldi, 8 Night Along the river Danube, Budapestand the Balkan peninsula ex Budapest, Hungary to Oltenita (for Bucharest), Romania |
| Cruise Line |
CroisiEurope |
| Ship |
MS Vivaldi |
| Destination |
EU Rivers |
| Brief Description |
8 Night Cruise sailing from Budapest, Hungary onboard MS Vivaldi |
| Type of Cruise |
River |
| Departure Date |
05 Jun 2026 |
| Cruise Description |
From Hungary to Romania via Serbia, you'll be surprised and delighted by this cruise that will take you to the heart of Eastern Europe. You will discover cities with remarkable landscapes and elegant architecture such as Novi Sad, the capital of the province of Vojvodina regarded as the "Serbian Athens", whose cultural and artistic backgrounds will surprise you. Do not miss out on Ruse, one of the largest ports in Bulgaria and a true melting pot of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures. 
Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board our ship. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight we'll enjoy dinner and start sailing towards Mohacs through the night.
Day 2
We'll sail towards Osijek in the early morning. To help get your blood moving, join us for an aerobics class and onboard entertainment. This afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Osijek. DISCOVERY: Osijek by bike. Afterwards, we'll continue cruising towards Novi Sad. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 3
Join us for an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center. We'll then drive to Sremski Karlovci for a visit. Afterwards, our ship will cruise to Belgrade.Join us this afternoon for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Belgrade.DISCOVERY: Belgrade by bike.Enjoy an evening of dancing on board. Our ship will cruise through the night towards Ruse.
Day 4
The whole day will be spent cruising. Our ship will pass through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. We'll cruise throughout the night.
Day 5
We'll arrive in Ruse in the early morning and spend the day on an optional excursion for both packages: Discover Veliko Tarnovo, famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, and Arbanassi (lunch included). Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional folk entertainment on board.
Day 6
This morning, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Discover Ruse with its wide avenues, large squares and gorgeous monuments bearing testament to national Renaissance architecture. We'll then begin to cruise to Giurgiu.Join us this afternoon on an optional excursion for both packages: Bucharest and a visit to the Village Museum showcasing traditional Romanian village life.Return to Oltenita. Overnight sailing to Cernavoda and Constanta.
Day 7
Crossing the Danube-Black Sea Canal, arrival in Constanta in the morning. After our arrival, we'll leave on a full-day optional excursion to Constanta (lunch included.) The oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania, it was founded in 600 BC. We'll discover its diverse architectural styles, most evident in the Orthodox cathedral (interiors) and the Grand Mosque (exteriors). We'll enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Afterwards, we'll cruise to Murfatlar, where Romania produces its best wines and have a tasting in a wine cellar*. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 8
A day's sailing on the Danube-Black Sea Canal. Construction began in the 1950s and the canal was inaugurated in 1984, making it the third longest in the world after the Suez and Panama canals. Take advantage of this day to relax on the sun deck and take part in the activities on board.Gala evening. Night sail to Oltenita.
Day 9
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services. |
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| Sailing Dates |
| 25 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Jun 2026 |
| Pricing |
| Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
| Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
| 5 Jun 2026 |
Budapest, Hungary |
6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
| 6 Jun 2026 |
Mohacs, Hungary |
7:00 AM |
9:00 AM |
| 6 Jun 2026 |
Osijek, Croatia |
2:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
| 7 Jun 2026 |
Novi Sad, Serbia |
4:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
| 7 Jun 2026 |
Belgrade, Serbia |
3:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
| 8 Jun 2026 |
River Cruising |
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| 9 Jun 2026 |
Rousse, Bulgaria |
8:00 AM |
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| 10 Jun 2026 |
Rousse, Bulgaria |
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3:00 PM |
| 10 Jun 2026 |
Oltenita (for Bucharest), Romania |
6:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
| 11 Jun 2026 |
Cernavoda, Romania |
1:00 AM |
1:00 AM |
| 11 Jun 2026 |
Constanta, Romania |
9:00 AM |
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| 12 Jun 2026 |
Constanta, Romania |
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9:00 AM |
| 12 Jun 2026 |
Cernavoda, Romania |
5:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
| 13 Jun 2026 |
Oltenita (for Bucharest), Romania |
6:00 AM |
9:00 AM |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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