Embark on a 9-day cruise along the Danube River starting in Romania and ending in Hungary aboard MS Vivaldi. Depart from Oltenita and cruise through the Danube–Black Sea Canal before reaching Constanta for a guided city tour and wine tasting. Continue to Bucharest, Bulgaria’s Ruse, and the historic towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi. Explore Renaissance-style architecture in Ruse before sailing through the Iron Gates, a dramatic gorge between Romania and Serbia. In Belgrade, choose between a guided city tour or cycling through historic streets, then visit Novi Sad and the Krusedol Monastery. Experience Osijek’s Baroque old town on foot or by bike before heading to Mohacs and disembarking in Budapest. This journey combines diverse cultures, iconic landmarks, and scenic cruising for a complete Danube experience.
Highlights
Experience Bucharest landmarks on a guided afternoon city excursion
Discover Ruse’s Renaissance-inspired buildings and wide historic avenues
Sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge between steep cliffs
Visit Novi Sad, Serbia’s vibrant cultural and financial hub
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Board the ship in Oltenita and settle into your cabin. Meet the crew during a welcome cocktail before dinner. The ship begins the journey toward Cernavoda overnight.
Day 2: Cernavoda | Danube | Black Sea Canal | Constanta
Spend the morning sailing along the Danube–Black Sea Canal, a major engineering project from the Communist era in Eastern Europe. Arrive in Constanta late morning for a guided city tour and wine tasting. Continue cruising overnight toward Cernavoda.
Join an optional excursion for both packages: a Full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, including lunch at a restaurant. You'll return on board in Ruse. Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional folk entertainment on board.
Join an optional excursion for both packages: Tour of Ruse, a very attractive town thanks to the wide avenues, large squares, and wonderful buildings which pay tribute to the national Renaissance architecture. The afternoon will be spent cruising.
The entire day will be spent cruising on the Danube. The ship will pass through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. It was called "The Cauldrons” by ancient sailors, since the water, held tightly between two steep cliffs, seemed to be boiling.
Join the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Belgrade, whose rich cultural heritage will surprise you.
DISCOVERY: Discover Belgrade by bike. You'll cycle along the history-filled streets with your guide, who will explain the city's recent past from World War II to current times.
In the afternoon, join an optional excursion for both packages: Discover the multi-ethnic city of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center, and the Krusedol Monastery.
You'll return on board in Novi Sad and keep cruising towards Osijek.
Join the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Osijek.
DISCOVERY: Discover Osijek by bike. The old part of the town, Tvrda, was built at the beginning of the 18th century and is a dream to cycle through. It is the best-preserved, largest ensemble of Baroque buildings in Croatia.
Spend the afternoon cruising towards Mohacs and through customs before sailing on to Budapest. Tonight's the gala dinner and evening. The ship will cruise through the night.
Day 9: Budapest | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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$3,3852-3 travelers
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Main Deck-Cat A
26 cabins (18 twins, 8 double cabins) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Main Deck- Cat B
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Main Deck- Cat C
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Middle Deck-Cat A
21 cabins (12 twins, 8 double cabins, 1 cabin equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Middle Deck-Cat B
All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Middle Deck-Cat C
All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Upper Deck-Cat A
41 cabins (39 twins, 2 double cabins) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Upper Deck-Cat B
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Upper Deck-Cat C
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
Included
8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners
8 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Accommodation in double cabins
Wi-fi access
All meals are served in one service. Breakfast is buffet style, and lunch and dinner are served at the table
In the case of cruises offering extensions in hotels, the catering services are only as those detailed in the programs concerned
Drinks (unless stated otherwise in the cruise program). The drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed as part of the meals taken aboard the boat, as well as in the bar (with the exception of the special bar card and wine list). Their non-exhaustive list is: water, wine, beer, fruit juice, coffee
Port taxes
Insurance assistance / repatriation
Onboard Entertainment
Welcome cocktail
Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
Gala dinner
Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
Excluded
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
All services not mentioned in the program
Drinks on the bar's and restaurant's special wine lists
Drinks taken during meals during excursions, extensions or transfers
Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
We are so glad that we chose Adventure Life. The service is top-notch. Everything is well taken care of and we just have to print the documents and go. Franny even gave us timely updates on possible airport strike.
