Budapest to the Black Sea – Gems of Eastern Europe
Return Flights included
Luxury River Cruise
On this incredible journey through the Balkans, discover extraordinary scenery, and explore the architectural and cultural heritage of towns and cities that are steeped in history and tradition, once beyond the Iron Curtain.
17 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
10 guided tours including Kalocsa, Belgrade, Pleven, Bucharest, Constanța, Novi Sad, Vukovar, Osijek and Budapest
Scenic drive into the Pustza with an equestrian show
Spectacular cruising through the magnificent Iron Gates Gorge and the heart of the Danube Delta
4 guided visits including beautiful Veliko Tarnovo and enchanting Arbanassi, the Churches of Ivanovo, Belogradchik Rocks and Mesolithic Lepenski Vir
Other dates available between April 2024-September 2025.
- Departure Date: 26th September 2024
- Total Nights: 14 Nights
- Package Type: Fly Cruise
- Includes Outbound Flight
- Includes Inbound Flight
Riviera Travel is one of the oldest and most reliable river cruise operators in the world, with 40 years of experience running guided and escorted tours, a land and water all around the world, including river cruises.
Riviera Travel operates a unique cruising experience, partnering with local guides and experts to create a programme of guided tours and river cruises, bringing like-minded travellers together and offering a selection of authentic and bespoke travel experiences.
The operator runs river cruises on European waterways like the Danube, Rhine and Douro, but also the Nile, Mekong and Yangtze. Championing escorted tours and guided holidays, Riviera Travel line also specialises in solo travel, providing a safe, friendly and social environment for travellers going it alone.
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14 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite
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Upgrade to a deluxe or superior suite, or an upper deck cabin and benefit from the luxury of RIVIERAPLUS
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All meals on board, (except one lunch)
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Welcome cocktails and the Captain’s Dinner
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Superior drinks package
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Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
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Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
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Return scheduled flights from a selection of regional airports
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Five-star service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides
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Services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge
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17 included experiences
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10 guided tours
Outbound Flight
Inbound Flight
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