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Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas)
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Gems of Southeast Europe
Become part of Europe’s unforgettable Yuletide festivities aboard your resplendent AmaWaterways River Cruise and experience the thrill of a Christmastime adventure.
Traverse landscapes moulded by time and loved by many as you explore your many ports of call, each offering their own unique rendition of the spirit of the holidays, from wine tasting to sampling regional delicacies. And, of course, the winter markets, all providing a slice of Europe for you to take home with you.
Prepare to see, hear, feel and taste the best of Europe’s Christmas specialties aboard your Danube River Cruise.
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Cruise Line: AmaWaterways -
Ship: AmaBella & AmaVerde -
Duration: 7 Nights
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Departure: May - Jan
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Gems of Southeast Europe Cruise Itinerary
Soak in the spirit of Christmas with an itinerary packed full of excursions to bring you to the forefront of Europe’s festivities with AmaWaterways.
Day 1
Budapest
Board your ship and prepare for your enchanting Gems of Southeast Europe Christmas cruise.
Day 2
Budapest / Mohacs
Enjoy the Pécs excursion and visit the Christmas markets, or indulge in a Szekszárd wine tasting. Alternatively, partake in a guided bike ride along the Danube.
Day 3
Vukovar / Ilok / Novi Sad
Join the Vukovar city tour with an Eltz Manor House and Christmas market visit, or partake in a Croatian wine tasting. Enjoy the “The Athens of Serbia” walking tour with a winter market visit, or try the Novi Sad bike tour. Embark on the Petrovaradin Fortress evening walk.
Day 4
Belgrade
Embark on the “The City by Two Rivers” tour and winter market visit, or join the Belgrade Fortress hike. Revel in the “Brandies of Belgrade” excursion, or enjoy the Belgrade bike tour.
Day 5
Iron Gates
Enjoy the Golubac Fortress visit before cruising through the Iron Gates.
Day 6
Vidin
Try the Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin walking tour, or join the banitsa pastry and yoghurt tasting. Alternatively, embark on the Vidin bike tour.
Day 7
Rousse
Enjoy the Veliko Tarnovo excursion with a Christmas market visit, or join the Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse highlights tour. Conversely, embark on the Bucharest excursion with a Christmas market visit.
Day 8
Giurgiu
Disembark the ship and prepare for your return flight home.
Day 1
Giurgiu
Board your ship and prepare for your enchanting Gems of Southeast Europe Christmas cruise.
Day 2
Rousse
Enjoy the Veliko Tarnovo excursion with a Christmas market visit, or join the Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches & Rousse highlights tour. Conversely, embark on the Bucharest excursion with a Christmas market visit.
Day 3
Vidin
Try the Baba Vida Fortress and Vidin walking tour, or join the banitsa pastry and yoghurt tasting. Alternatively, embark on the Vidin bike tour.
Day 4
Iron Gates
Enjoy the Golubac Fortress visit before cruising through the Iron Gates.
Day 5
Belgrade
Embark on the “The City by Two Rivers” tour and winter market visit, or join the Belgrade Fortress hike. Revel in the “Brandies of Belgrade” excursion, or enjoy the Belgrade bike tour.
Day 6
Vukovar / Ilok / Novi Sad
Join the Vukovar city tour with an Eltz Manor House and Christmas market visit, or partake in a Croatian wine tasting. Enjoy the “The Athens of Serbia” walking tour with a winter market visit, or try the Novi Sad bike tour. Embark on the Petrovaradin Fortress evening walk.
Day 7
Budapest / Mohacs
Enjoy the Pécs excursion and visit the Christmas markets, or indulge in a Szekszárd wine tasting. Alternatively, partake in a guided bike ride along the Danube.
Day 8
Budapest
Disembark the ship and prepare for your return flight home.
GEMS OF SOUTHEAST EUROPE RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the Danube’s most festive ports of call.
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AmaWaterways 
Departure:
VISITING: Budapest Budapest / Mohacs Vukovar / Ilok / Novi Sad Belgrade Iron Gates Vidin Rousse Giurgiu
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,523
AmaWaterways Departure:
May to
Dec
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Pécs & Mohács Vukovar & Novi Sad Belgrade The Iron Gates (SCENIC CRUISING) Vidin Rousse / Veliko Tarnovo & Bucharest Giurgiu (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,687
AmaWaterways Departure:
Jun to
Nov
VISITING: Luxembourg (EMBARK) Traben-Trarbach Cochem / Koblenz Rhine Gorge / Rudesheim Wertheim Würzburg Eltmann Nuremberg (DISEMBARK)
FROM PER PERSON*
£
2,754
AmaWaterways Departure:
VISITING: Vilshofen Vilshofen / Passau Linz Weissenkirchen Vienna Bratislava Budapest Budapest / Mohacs Vukovar / Ilok / Novi Sad Belgrade Iron Gates / Scenic Cruising Vidin Rousse Giurgiu
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Gems of Southeast Europe FAQ
What countries will I visit on the Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas) cruise?
You will get to visit Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, and Romania during the course of your cruise.
Is Wi-Fi available on the ship?
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi will be made available to you on the ship.
How do I stay connected with family and friends back home during the cruise?
You can use our onboard complimentary Wi-Fi to call family and friends on your connected device(s).
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