Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest

Welcome to Budapest, the shining city on the Danube. The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city's charm at your own pace. Explore the city's iconic landmarks, indulge in local cuisine, or simply unwind in your hotel.

Begin your day with a guided city sightseeing tour, including the iconic Heroes' Square. In the afternoon, board your Suite Ship® for an overnight cruise to Mohács. Enjoy a delightful dinner onboard as you sail through the heart of Europe.

Explore the quiet Danube harbor town of Mohács, known for its historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches. Visit the medieval St. Nicholas Watermill, one of the few remaining watermills performing stone-ground grain processing. Alternatively, take a guided tour of nearby Pécs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its 4th-century Christian underground tombs and fascinating murals. Enjoy an organ concert as part of your tour.

Join a guided tour of Ilok, a town with a 1,000-year-old winemaking tradition and a medieval fortress protected for its Croatian cultural heritage. After a brief cruise and lunch onboard, arrive in Novi Sad, Serbia's second-largest town. Explore its Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications on a guided tour.

Discover Belgrade, where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge. Join a guided sightseeing tour and see the city's fascinating sights, including Saint Sava, one of the world's largest Orthodox churches. In the afternoon, enjoy a lecture onboard about the rich history and culture of the Balkan states. Spend your free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street, Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots.

Visit the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe, and learn about its tumultuous history. Alternatively, join a guided tour to the Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir with unique views of the Danube Gorge. Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge, a natural border between Serbia and Romania.

Discover the town of Vidin on a bike ride or join a guided sightseeing tour to Baba Vida Fortress. Continue to Belogradchik to marvel at the remarkable rock formations on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains. Alternatively, discover more than two centuries of Bulgarian winemaking with a tour and tasting at a local winery.

Explore Rousse's old town by bike or join a full-day guided tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo and the 15th-century town of Arbanassi. Discover one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Revival architecture. Alternatively, join a guided sightseeing tour of Bulgaria's largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church. Enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show.

Take a guided tour of Bucharest, the Romanian capital city, known for its tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe. Visit the Royal Palace Square, the scene of the city's 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Spend some free time exploring on your own to visit shops and museums, or see the beautiful homes and churches along Victory Avenue.

Your unforgettable Eastern European adventure comes to an end. After breakfast, prepare for your onward journey. Whether you're heading home or continuing your travels, you'll take with you the memories of a lifetime exploring the history, culture, and natural beauty of this unique part of the world.