Gems of Southeast Europe (Xmas Markets River Cruise Bucharest to Budapest)

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2026 GEMS OF SOUTHEAST EUROPE (CHRISTMAS); 4 SPOTS OPEN AS OF 9/9/26 (CURRENTLY 7 PEOPLE GOING); COME JOIN US!

https://www.amawaterways.com/.../gems-of-southeast-europe...
on the AmaVerde River Cruise Ship

https://www.amawaterways.com/.../amaverde-river-cruise-ship
Nov 30-Dec. 7, 2026 (7-night cruise on the Danube) with A FREE LAND PACKAGE: Pricing (double occ and incl $250 port charges): Categories E = $4,349; D = $$4,648; C = $5,848; BB = $6,448; BA = $6,648; AB = $6,848; AA = $7,048; SS = $8,348
Christmastime on the Lower Danube with AmaWaterways video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1yeKUWj0-c...
Optional Land Packages (choose 1 free):
11/26/26 - 11/30/26: 2 Nights Bucharest & 2 Nights Brasov package (Pre-Cruise) USD: $1320 DBL / $1920 SGL 3
11/27/26 - 11/30/26: 3 Nights Istanbul package (Pre-cruise) USD: $1995 DBL / $3330 SGL
12/07/26 - 12/09/26: 2 Nights Vienna package (Post-cruise) USD: $880 DBL / $1180 SGL
Note: If available, you can add the second land package for the extra cost listed above. Below is the itinerary if you had both pre- and post- cruise land packages.
Cruise From: Bucharest/Giurgiu to Budapest

From Vienna to Bucharest, and countless treasures in between, the holiday season is a beautiful time of year along the lower Danube. Immerse yourself in the winter magic of Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities await as they burst with traditional holiday cheer. You will relish the sight of beautiful landscapes, perhaps glistening with snow, and journey through the awe-inspiring Iron Gates. Wine and food lovers will have a chance to taste history from the centuries-old wine-growing hills dating back to the Romans and savor local seasonal sweets during Winterfest in Novi Sad, the first Christmas Market in Serbia. Be treated to the diverse culture and holiday joy on this unforgettable journey down the Danube.
COUNTRIES: Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
RIVERS: Danube
OVERVIEW: DAY DESTINATION & ACTIVITIES

Day 1: BUCHAREST Hotel check-­in
Day 2: BUCHAREST Old Town walking tour Christmas Markets
Day 3: BRASOV Transfer to Brasov Bran Castle visit and Brasov tour with Christmas Markets Hotel check-­in
Day 4: BRASOV Sighișoara excursion
Day 5: SINAIA Transfer to Sinaia; Sinaia Excursion; Peles Royal Castle tour; EMBARKATION
Day 6: ROUSSE; Veliko Tarnovo Excursion with Christmas Markets OR Bucharest Excursion with Christmas Markets OR Rousse Walking Tour and Rock­Hewn Churches
Day 7: VIDIN Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin Walking Tour OR Banitsa pastry and yogurt tasting OR Vidin bike tour OR Vidin Wine Tasting
Day 8: IRON GATES Scenic cruising; Golubac Fortress tour
Day 9: BELGRADE “The City by Two Rivers” tour and Winter Markets OR Fortress hike “Brandies of Belgrade” tasting OR Novi Sad walking tour with Winter Markets OR Belgrade bike tour
Day 10: VUKOVAR Scenic Cruising; “Highlights of Vukovar” walking tour OR Croatian wine tasting OR Vukovar bike tour
Day 11: MOHACS Pécs excursion with Christmas Markets OR Szekszárd wine tasting
Day 12: BUDAPEST DISEMBARKATION (Fly home or do land extension); Budapest sightseeing tour Transfer to Vienna Hotel check-­in
Day 13: VIENNA Imperial Vienna tour and Christmas Markets
Day 14: VIENNA Return flight home

Important: What to Expect on Tour
This is a guided group travel experience with a planned pace and structure. Travelers should be comfortable managing daily activities independently, including:

Keeping pace with the group
Handling their own luggage without assistance
Getting on and off transportation
Managing personal belongings
Navigating independently