Budapest, the pearl of the Danube | CroisiEurope Cruises

# Description

Cruise

BUDAPEST - MOHACS - Pecs - NOVI SAD - SZEGED - Opusztaszer - The Puszta - TOKAJ

From Budapest to Tokaj, between wild beauty and authenticity, take a journey to the heart of Eastern countries. Cruise from the Danube to the Tisza discovering unique and treasured traditions throughout Hungary, Croatia and Serbia. Experience 9 unforgettable days during which you will visit cities full of culture, history and breathtaking architecture and landscapes.

Croisi +

All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
Headsets are included for excursions
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Embark on an authentic journey to the heart of traditions and unspoilt wilderness
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Opusztaszer National Historical Heritage Park
- Southern Hungary with the charming town of Pécs
- Szeged, "Sun City"
- Hortobagy Nature Park, the largest steppe in all Central Europe
- Tokaj and its wines*

Day 1

BUDAPEST (Hungary)

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail with the crew before dinner. We'll head out for a tour of Budapest "by night".

Day 2

BUDAPEST - MOHACS

Join us for a guided tour of Budapest.
In the afternoon, we'll leave on an excursion to Gödöllö Palace. It is famous for being a favorite place of Empress Sissi. Our ship will cruise to Mohacs.

Day 3

MOHACS - BEZDAN - NOVI SAD (Serbia)

We'll reach Mohacs and set out on a tour of Pécs, regional center of southern Hungary. We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Novi Sad.

Day 4

NOVI SAD - TITEL - KANJIZA

Join us for an excursion to Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center. After our tour, we'll begin to cruise on the Tisza, the largest river in Hungary, passing through unforgettable countryside. Enjoy an evening of entertainment. We'll continue on to Kanjiza.

Day 5

KANJIZA - SZEGED (Hungary)

Once we arrive in Szeged, join us for a guided tour of the city. The afternoon and evening are free to do as you please.

Day 6

SZEGED - CSONGRAD - SZOLNOK

We'll begin to cruise early in the morning towards Csongrád. Join us for an excursion to Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park. We'll continue to cruise across the Great Plains in Southern Hungary, before reaching Szolnok in the evening.

Day 7

SZOLNOK - TISZAFURED - LAKE TISZA

We'll cruise across Lake Tisza, the second largest lake in Hungary - a true paradise in the middle of the Great Hungarian Plain. Once we arrive in Tiszafüred, join us for an excursion to Hortobágy, one of the largest stretches of meadowlands in the Puszta. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 8

TISZAFURED - TOKAJ

We'll have an early morning start heading towards Tokaj. Join us for a guided tour of this wine-growing region, famous the world over for its sweet Tokaji Aszu wine*. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

Day 9

TOKAJ

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Dates & Prices

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Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
3rd person discount in triple cabin : - 30%

Formalities

Valid passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.

Included :

Not included

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - the excursions mentioned in the program - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days

Packages

9 Shore excursions

CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

Included in tour package Budapest by night Budapest Château royal of Gödöllö Pecs Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Szeged National park of Hortobagy Tokaj (tasting)

Classic

Discover

Budapest by night

Explore Budapest by night from the comfort of our coach. Your guide will show you the charms of this capital city with its turbulent but incredibly rich past. Despite the vicissitudes of history, Budapest has managed to preserve and bear witness to a...

Duration 2h00

Guided tour of Budapest

In the company of our guides, we will leave for a panoramic tour of Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. First we will head for the hills of Buda by crossing the famous Chain Bridge and we will go up to the Castle quarter, from where we'll enjoy a fant...

Duration 4h00

Guided tour of Gödöllö Castle

Departure by coach for Gödöllö Castle. In the company of your guide, you will visit Gödöllö Castle, one of the most important and largest Hungarian Baroque palaces, commissioned by Count Antal Grassalkovich. The castle is mainly known for having been...

Duration 4h00

Guided tour of Pecs

Departure by coach to visit beautiful Pécs in Southern Hungary. Pecs was first mentioned in old Latin documents as "Quinque Ecclesiae” in relation to the materials from five former Christian chapels that were used to build new churches in the...

Duration 4h30

Guided tour of Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci

We'll set off by coach to visit the town of Novi Sad. Capital of the autonomous region of Vojvodina, Novi Sad is also the second largest town in Serbia, going by the size of its population. The town has a long and troubled history since it was under...

Duration 3h30

Guided tour of Szeged

Departure by coach for the guided walking tour of Szeged. The privileged geographical location of the city explains a human presence going back several thousand years. Szeged was founded by the Romans and was originally called Partiscum. The result...

Duration 3h30

Excursion to Hortobagy Park

Departure by coach to visit Hortobagy Park. Created in 1973, Hortobagy national park is located on the Great Plain of Hungary: the Puszta. Hortobagy Park is one of Europe's largest expanses of grassland. It is unique and gives all its meaning to the...

Duration 4h30

Tasting in a wine cellar in Tokaj

Departure by coach in the company of your guide towards the Tokaj vineyards and the Hetszölö domain, considered to be the most beautiful in all of Tokaj. You'll be greeted by an oenologist who will guide you through its vineyard and tel...

Duration 3h30

Guided tour of Opusztaszer National Heritage Park

Departure by coach towards Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park. In the company of our guide, we will discover Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park. We'll first set out to the roundhouse which holds the impressive panoramic painting by Feszty - The Arriv...

Duration 5h00

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

MS Victor Hugo

MS Victor Hugo

2 Decks

For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary.

*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.