Balkan Gems with Transylvania and Bucharest
River Cruise
Balkan Gems with Translyvannia & Bucharest
Balkan Gems with Translyvannia & Bucharest
Board your luxury river ship in Budapest. Cruise the Danube for seven nights, stopping to explore riverside towns in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria. Finish with a discovery of Transylvania.
Itinerary
To view the itinerary in greater depth, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list to unveil its details. Discover daily activities, immersive experiences and insider local tips that make your travel unforgettable.
Trip Inclusions
Discover the inclusions provided on your all-inclusive tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.
Tour Highlights
These exclusive or unique experiences are thoughtfully curated to take you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following highlights are just a taste of what we have prepared, especially for you.
Golubac Walking Tour
On this Signature Experience, enjoy a fascinating walking tour of Golubac, a charming village in eastern Serbia. Explore the striking 14th-century Golubac Fortress, which stands at the entrance to the Iron Gates of the Danube, and hear about its captivating history from your expert guide. Then, visit a local riverside tavern, where you’ll delight in a delicious Serbian meze tasting, featuring an array of small dishes such as cheeses, cured meats and other local specialties.
Iron Gates Cruising
Get ready to witness nature at its finest today as your ship cruises through the Iron Gates, a stunning natural wonder of lush forests, towering cliffs and rugged landscapes. This spectacular series of gorges connects Serbia and Romania and makes for an unparalleled cruising experience.
Villány Wine Tasting
On this Freedom of Choice sightseeing activity, travel to Villány, a renowned Hungarian wine region known for its red and rose varieties. Here, you will pay a visit to a local winery, where you will enjoy a tour and tasting.
What's On Board
With a host of alluring features, our brand-new, ultra-modern river ships, APT Solara, APT Ostara and APT Alara offer unmatched opulence and style while travelling along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
Whether enjoying a cocktail up on the Sun Deck or retreating to your spacious, light-filled suite, there is so much to discover on board.
Designed by the globally acclaimed Hecker Guthrie team, our brand-new vessels seamlessly blend contemporary elegance with timeless allure, drawing inspiration from Europe's waterways, seasons, and locales.Â
Our ships utilise the most advanced environmentally friendly technology currently available, earning Green Award Gold status. We champion sustainable best practices by eliminating single-use plastics and offering thoughtfully designed menus that help minimise food waste.
A high crew-to-guest ratio ensures impeccable onboard service, while every suite category features indulgent in-suite dining. Your ship also has a dedicated Cruise Director, superb onboard entertainment and a wellness host.
Trip Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
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Trip Notes
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