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19-Night Lower Danube Discovery With Transylvania Cruise

Aboard Scenic Crystal (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours) | Departing Bucharest to Budapest | 3 Available Departures from $10,723

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursCruise LineScenic CrystalCruise ShipBucharestEmbarkation PortEurope RiverRegion$10,723Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEBucharest, Sibiu, Brasov, Constanta, Silistra, Rousse, Vidin, Iron Gates
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Oct 20, 2027
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Apr 09, 2028
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Apr 28, 2028Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate$10,723
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Sep 29, 2028
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PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Bucharest (Bucharest)

Welcome to Bucharest, the capital of Romania. It has a complex – and sometimes confronting – past, having spent more than four decades under Communist rule. But today, it’s a dynamic, modern and energetic city with a thriving café culture, excellent museums and pockets of gl

Day 2

Bucharest > Sibiu (Bucharest > Sibiu)

This morning, you’ll begin your journey into Transylvania by travelling from Bucharest to the medieval town of Sibiu. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with your fellow travellers after checking into your centrally located hotel. 

Day 3

Sibiu > Sighisoara > Brasov (Sibiu > Sighisoara > Brasov)

Today you’ll wake in Sibiu. The fortified town is a historian’s delight, filled with museums, cathedrals and palaces to discover. This afternoon, travel to the village of Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. It&r

Day 4

Brasov (Brasov)

This morning, your guide will show you the sights of Brasov, a charming town that brings together Gothic spires, medieval watchtowers, sprawling squares and Soviet-era concrete. Dracula is Transylvania’s most famous figure. Though author Bram Stoker never visited Roman

Day 5

Brasov > Bucharest (Brasov > Bucharest)

After breakfast, a local guide will take you to Peles Castle, a Neo-Classical masterpiece built in the 1870s by the first king of Romania as a summer residence. Inside, the rooms are exquisitely decorated with paintings, carved wood and stained glass. Nearby, Sinaia Monastery is the o

Day 6

Bucharest > Constanta (Bucharest > Constanta)

Following a guided tour of Bucharest this morning you will be transferred to Constanta where our friendly crew await your arrival and welcome you on board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship. Balcony Suites have windows that convert into a Scenic Sun Lounge, allowing you fresh air and uninterrupted vie

Day 7

Constanta (Constanta)

Sitting on the Black Sea coast, Constanta is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, dating back to 600 BC. Join a guided tour to learn about this long and fascinating heritage. Visit Ovid Square, Orthodox Cathedral, the stunning promenade and Genovese Lighthouse. After lunch, you

Day 8

Silistra (Silistra)

Wake up in Silistra this morning. This Bulgarian town has changed hands many times over the centuries. It was a major Turkish fortress and trade centre in the 15th century, played a significant role in the Russo-Turkish wars of the 1870s, briefly became part of Romania after the Second Balkan War, a

Day 9

Rousse (Rousse)

This morning, dock in the town of Rousse, often described as ‘Little Vienna’. Join a local guide on a sightseeing tour of this opulent town this morning, resplendent in Belle Epoque architecture and leafy manicured squares. You will also learn about traditional Bulgarian handicrafts, sam

Day 10

Vidin (Vidin)

You will arrive early in Vidin, Bulgaria, this morning. This historic town has a well-preserved medieval fortress and sits between the borders of Bulgaria and Romania. The region boasts a fertile landscape where wine has been grown for almost a century. Scenic Freechoice: Choose from the following S

Day 11

Iron Gates > Golubac (Iron Gates > Golubac)

This morning, you will cruise through the spectacular scenery of the Iron Gates. This stretch of the Danube is the natural border between Serbia and Romania and features four narrow gorges, soaring cliffs and the might rock carving of Decebalus, the former Romanian king. Later, dock in the charming

Day 12

Belgrade (Belgrade)

The capital of Serbia, Belgrade is known as the ‘Door to Central Europe’ and lies at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. This eclectic city is steeped in history, with Neolithic ruins found nearby, a fortress built by the Romans, Brutalist buildings that sit beside Art Nouveau

Day 13

Novi Sad (Novi Sad)

Arrive in Novi Sad early this morning. Serbia’s second largest city is a lively place of music, art and liberal freedoms. It is also an ethnically diverse city, has a thriving contemporary art scene with several large scale public murals and hosts vibrant festivals, all while nurturing its ric

Day 14

Vukovar (Vukovar)

Cross into Croatia this morning and dock in Vukovar, a poignant city with a turbulent history. Over the past 500 years it has been part of the Ottoman, Habsburg and Austro-Hungarian empires, and in the 1990’s was the epicentre of the Croatian War of Independence. Many of the grand Baroque buil

Day 15

Mohacs (Mohacs)

Straddling the Danube, this small Hungarian town was the site of the 16th century Battle of Mohács, which led to the destruction of the Hungarian monarchy and the rise of Ottoman and Habsburg rule. From here, you will explore the surrounding regions. Scenic Freechoice: Choose from one of this

Day 16

Ordas (Ordas)

You will arrive in Hungary's Great Plain region this morning. Known for its rich history, this region is renowned for producing some of the world's most intricate and beautiful folk art, particularly its detailed embroidery. Today, the region has retained much of its rural charm. Scenic Free

Day 17

Budapest (Budapest)

Wake in Budapest this morning. Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city became united in 1873 when a newly built bridge connected the two. It’s an architectural treasure trove comprising styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau and everything in between. It is als

Day 18

Bratislava (Bratislava)

Enjoy a relaxing morning on board your Scenic Space-Ship as you cruise through Hungary and into Slovakia. Request a coffee from your butler and enjoy it in the comfort of your Scenic Sun Lounge as the beautiful Danube scenery rolls by. Take a dip in the Vitality Pool^, work out in the gym, book in f

Day 19

Budapest (Budapest)

Return to Budapest today. Your ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship will dock after lunch, giving you free time to explore on your own this afternoon. Perhaps, pack your swimsuit and make your way to one of Budapest’s thermal baths for a relaxing soak in the therapeutic waters. Széchenyi Bath

Day 20

Budapest (Budapest)

Your journey comes to an end this morning. After a final breakfast in your hotel, check out and transfer to Budapest Airport for your onward travels, leaving with cherish memories to last a lifetime. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water

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This 19-night Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours voyage aboard Scenic Crystal embarks in Bucharest and concludes in Budapest, visiting Bucharest, Sibiu, Brasov, Constanta, Silistra, Rousse, Vidin, Iron Gates. Fares start at $10,723 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

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