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Unleash Your Adventure on the Danube with AmaWaterways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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For travelers who crave discovery and excitement, this 7-night cruise from Giurgiu to Budapest is your passport to adventure. Journey with author Lisa Llamrei<\/a> through five countries along the untamed lower Danube, where history, culture, and adrenaline meet.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Day 1 – August 9, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARRIVE IN GIURGIU, ROMANIA:<\/strong> Embark the ship in Giurgiu for your Gems of Southeast Europe<\/em> cruise. (D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 2 – August 10, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ROUSSE, BULGARIA:<\/strong> Experience more of Bucharest or visit Bulgaria\u2019s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo. You can opt instead to explore Rousse, or you may visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. (B,L,D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 3 – August 11, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VIDIN, BULGARIA: <\/strong>Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria\u2019s oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the largest preserved medieval castle in Bulgaria, or visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa. You also have the choice to bike through Vidin and to the castle or enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery. (B,L,D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 4 – August 12, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCENIC CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES:<\/strong> The Iron Gates are some of Europe\u2019s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. After your scenic cruise, you will arrive at Golubac Fortress \u2013 one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe \u2013 for a tour. (B,L,D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 5 – August 13, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BELGRADE, SERBIA:<\/strong> Explore Serbia\u2019s capital, Belgrade. Alternatively, you can hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, enjoy a taste of the region by sampling a few types of Serbian brandy paired with delicious local appetizers. Or join a guided bike tour, or explore Novi Sad, a city rich in tradition and culture, on a walking tour. (B,L,D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 6 – August 14, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VUKOVAR, CROATIA: <\/strong>Enjoy an afternoon in Vukovar on a guided city tour. Alternatively, you may explore Vukovar on an active bike tour. Wine connoisseurs will want to enjoy a Croatian wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars, famous for their Grasevina, Traminac and Frankovka wines. (B,L,D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 7 – August 15, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MOH\u00c1CS \u2013 P\u00c9CS:<\/strong> Visit P\u00e9cs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, and the UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, the city\u2019s main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Sz\u00e9chenyi Square, the heart of Old Town P\u00e9cs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or for wine connoisseurs, you\u2019ll want to go to the Szeksz\u00e1rd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. (B,L,D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 8 – August 16, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY \u2013 DISEMBARKATION: <\/strong>Disembark the ship in Budapest and prepare for your flight home. (B)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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