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10 best river cruises through Balkans
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- Highlights of Eastern Europe (2025) (Bucharest to Budapest, 2025)
- The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 1 Night in Budapest 2025
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- Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled & Budapest 2025|2026 - 11 Days
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- 1.200 Miles on the Beautiful Blue Danube (Vienna - Bucharest)
Highlights of Eastern Europe (2025) (Bucharest to Budapest, 2025)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Were treated like royalty on the ss Beatrice, food great and all our tours were exceptional.”
MargaretGibson, traveled in April 2019
- Marvel at Bulgarian hill towns
- Relax on deck on the Danube
- Visit Vlad the Impaler's tomb
Duration 10 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary Age Range 16 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From $4,599
30% Off- US$3,219You save $1,379
The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 1 Night in Budapest 2025
1 Review by TourRadar travelers
- Explore Bucharest's vibrant Victory Avenue
- Tour the historic sites of Rousse by bike
- See Belogradchik's rocks and Baba Vida Fortress
Duration 11 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Avalon Waterways From
30% Off- US$5,177+$240 upfront costs
- Explore Bucharest's vibrant Victory Avenue
- Tour the historic sites of Rousse and Vidin
- Sail through the dramatic Iron Gates Gorge
Duration 10 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Avalon Waterways From
30% Off- US$4,898+$240 upfront costs
- Explore Bucharest's mix of architectures
- Tour Ceausescu's lavish Spring Palace
- Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates
Duration 11 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $11,135
53% Off- US$5,225You save $5,910
- Explore Bucharest's rich history and architecture
- Tour Ruse, Bulgaria's 'Little Vienna'
- See Vidin's medieval Baba Vida fortress
Duration 10 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From $4,399
10% Off- US$3,959You save $439
- Explore Bucharest's mix of architecture
- Tour the Palace of Parliament
- Cruise through the Iron Gates gorge
Duration 9 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $10,590
56% Off- US$4,680You save $5,910
- Explore Bucharest's Parisian-style boulevards
- Tour Vidin's vineyards and taste local wines
- Visit Lepenski Vir's ancient archaeological site
Duration 11 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Emerald Cruises From $9,195
52% Off- US$4,390You save $4,805
- Board a cruise to explore Southeast Europe
- Tour ancient Pécs and taste Szekszárd wines
- Discover Belgrade and sample Serbian brandy
Duration 8 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator AmaWaterways From
52% Off- US$3,399
- Cruise through the awe-inspiring Iron Gates
- Explore ancient Pécs and its Roman roots
- Taste traditional wines in the Ilok region
Duration 8 days Destinations Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator AmaWaterways From
52% Off- US$3,598
- Raise a glass at Vienna's Welcome Cocktail
- Explore Bratislava's gothic-baroque old town
- Cruise Budapest with a folklore show on board
Duration 10 days Destinations Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German Operator Lueftner Cruises From
52% Off- US$2,836
