Highlights of Eastern Europe 9 night Fly Cruise - from £3194

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An 9-night voyage for travellers seeking new, off-the-beaten path destinations. Follow a path forged by crusaders, kings and conquerors through Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria.

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, including the picturesque Bulgarian hill towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi and the surprising rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Step back in time to investigate the history and legends along the Danube while you cruise the Iron Gates. Tour Belgrade by bicycle and visit the Dictator's House, Ceausescu's Palace. From Budapest to Bucharest, Roman ruins to medieval fortresses, this journey will reveal the unstoppable resiliency of the human spirit, as well as the highlights of this spectacular region. The adventure of a lifetime awaits you.

H461 Operated by Uniworld

Cruise Includes

Shore excursions

Informal dress code

Return travel from UK

Open seating for meals

All gratuities onboard

Mainly UK/US passengers

Unlimited beverages on board (excludes premium wine and premium spirits)

Itinerary

Day 1 Budapest (Hungary)

Arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Day 2 Budapest

Located 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 highlights tour with synagogue visit. Vibrant Budapest, Hungary’s capital, offers an enchanting combination of East and West.
Day 3 Batina, Osijek (Croatia)

Welcome 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. Today you'll visit the Vučedol Museum, followed either by lunch with a local family in their home, or at a local restaurant.
Day 4 Belgrade (Serbia)

Belgrade, 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. Choose between a city tour with a visit to the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace, or perhaps take a guided half-day cycling tour to get an up-close look at Belgrade. This evening, enter the Cathedral of St. Sava in Belgrade, a stunning building with a domed design that is meant to evoke the Hagia Sophia and an interior generously tiled in golden mosaics.
Day 5 Golubac, Iron Gates

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. Choose between Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle, or instead take a hike up to Golubac Castle. Unwind onboard as you cruise the breathtaking Iron Gates, an 83-mile-long (134-kilometer-long) stretch of scenic gorges that were cut through the Carpathian and Balkan mountains over eons by the Danube River.
Day 6 Vidin (Bulgaria)

Vidin 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.
Day 7 Ruse

Bulgaria’s foremost Danube port, Ruse is sometimes called “Little Vienna” for its elegant 19th-century mansions and public buildings. Choose between a Ruse walking tour with Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries, or visit Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi including an authentic Bulgarian lunch. In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Day 8 Giurgiu (Romania), Transfer to Bucharest

This morning, you’ll disembark the ship in Giurgiu and drive through the countryside to Bucharest, where you’ll enjoy a panoramic city tour and a visit to People’s Palace. Tonight, you’ll relax in the comfort of a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city, Romania’s capital and its cultural and economic centre.
Day 9 Bucharest

Get to know the bustling heart of Romania's capital city with a full day to explore Bucharest on your own.
Day 10 Bucharest

Check out of your hotel this morning. If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport for your flight home.

Date and Prices

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August 2026 Depatures & Prices	Classic	Deluxe	French Balcony	Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	Grand Suite	Royal Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	French Balcony A	French Balcony B
Sun 16 Aug River Duchess	£4049pp	£4454pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Fri 21 Aug River Duchess	£4949pp	£5499pp	£5699pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sun 23 Aug SS Beatrice	£5649pp	-	£6749pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Fri 28 Aug SS Beatrice	£5199pp	-	£6249pp	£8849pp	-	-	£14299pp	-	-	-

April 2027 Depatures & Prices	Classic	Deluxe	French Balcony	Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	Grand Suite	Royal Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	French Balcony A	French Balcony B
Sun 18 Apr *Best Price SS Beatrice	£3194pp	-	£4274pp	£6884pp	£4904pp	£9224pp	£11654pp	-	-	-
Fri 23 Apr SS Beatrice	£3734pp	-	£4274pp	£6884pp	£4904pp	£9224pp	£11654pp	-	-	-

May 2027 Depatures & Prices	Classic	Deluxe	French Balcony	Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	Grand Suite	Royal Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	French Balcony A	French Balcony B
Sun 16 May S.S. Marlene	£4274pp	-	-	£7514pp	-	-	-	£6209pp	-	-
Fri 21 May S.S. Marlene	£4409pp	-	-	-	-	-	-	£5444pp	-	-
Sun 30 May SS Beatrice	£4139pp	-	£4544pp	£7154pp	£5174pp	-	£11924pp	-	-	-

June 2027 Depatures & Prices	Classic	Deluxe	French Balcony	Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	Grand Suite	Royal Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	French Balcony A	French Balcony B
Fri 04 Jun SS Beatrice	£4004pp	-	£4544pp	£7154pp	£5174pp	£9494pp	£11924pp	-	-	-

July 2027 Depatures & Prices	Classic	Deluxe	French Balcony	Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	Grand Suite	Royal Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	French Balcony A	French Balcony B
Fri 02 Jul S.S. Marlene	£3824pp	-	-	£6974pp	-	£9944pp	-	£5219pp	-	-
Sun 11 Jul SS Beatrice	£3734pp	-	£4274pp	£6884pp	£4904pp	£9224pp	£11654pp	-	-	-
Fri 16 Jul SS Beatrice	£3734pp	-	£4274pp	£6884pp	£4904pp	£9224pp	£11654pp	-	-	-

August 2027 Depatures & Prices	Classic	Deluxe	French Balcony	Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	Grand Suite	Royal Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	French Balcony A	French Balcony B
Sun 08 Aug S.S. Marlene	£3824pp	-	-	£6974pp	-	£9674pp	-	£5084pp	-	-
Fri 13 Aug S.S. Marlene	£3824pp	-	-	£6974pp	-	£9674pp	-	£5084pp	-	-
Sun 22 Aug SS Beatrice	£3734pp	-	£4409pp	£7199pp	£5084pp	£9224pp	£12194pp	-	-	-
Fri 27 Aug SS Beatrice	£3734pp	-	£4409pp	£7199pp	£5084pp	£9224pp	£11654pp	-	-	-

October 2027 Depatures & Prices	Classic	Deluxe	French Balcony	Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	Grand Suite	Royal Suite	Deluxe French Balcony	French Balcony A	French Balcony B
Sun 03 Oct SS Beatrice	£4004pp	-	£4634pp	£7154pp	£5174pp	£9494pp	£12284pp	-	-	-
Fri 08 Oct SS Beatrice	£4094pp	-	£4634pp	£7154pp	£5174pp	£9494pp	£12284pp	-	-	-
Sun 17 Oct S.S. Marlene	£4229pp	-	-	£7604pp	-	£10394pp	-	£5624pp	-	-
Fri 22 Oct *Best Price S.S. Marlene	£3194pp	-	-	£7154pp	-	£9944pp	-	£5219pp	-	-

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