Scenic Pearl, Black Sea Explorer ex Budapest to Giurgiu
Cruise Line Scenic Tours
Ship Scenic Pearl
Destination EU Rivers
Nights 7
Departure Date 26 May 2021
Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Budapest to Giurgiu aboard Scenic Pearl.

Day 1 - Budapest
Board your Scenic Space-Ship. At tonight’s welcome reception, raise your glass to the wonderful cruise ahead.

Day 2 - Kalocsa
Located on the Great Hungarian Plain, Kalocsa is one of the oldest towns in Hungary. Today you will have the opportunity to witness a traditional Puszta horse show. Be greeted by the horsemen of the Puszta region where this type of activity has been practised for centuries.

Day 3 - Osijek
Freechoice
Explore Osijek on a guided city tour or, if you’re the more active type, you could take a blissful guided bike ride through Osijek’s countryside.

As a Scenic guest, you’ll be invited into the home of a local family for a traditional home-cooked meal and the chance to discover what everyday life is really like in Croatia. With great food and wonderful company, this is a rare opportunity to meet people who understand the local way of life intimately.

Day 4 - Belgrade
Freechoice
Enjoy an in-depth tour of one of Europe’s oldest capitals, Belgrade, including a visit to Tito’s Memorial, or take an orientation tour of Belgrade and see the highlights of the city before enjoying time at leisure to wander this beautiful city. Alternatively, choose a guided bicycle ride or for a true insight into everyday life, take a walk through the city with a student or journey to Sremski Karlovci, where you can wander the town with our experts and marvel at the many beautiful Baroque elements.

Enrich
Visit the largest orthodox temple in the Balkans, St. Sava and enjoy a choir performance in the Temple Crypt.

Day 5 - Iron Gates
Relax and admire the spectacular scenery as you cruise through the Iron Gates, a narrow gorge that the Danube has carved out between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. A magnificent setting for a cruise and the natural border between Serbia and Romania.

Day 6 - Svishtov > Rousse
Freechoice
Discover the Byzantine gem of Veliko Tarnovo and the World Heritage-listed village of Arbanassi. Alternatively, stay on board and enjoy the trip towards the Bulgarian town of Rousse, where you’ll be treated to a guided sightseeing tour.

Day 7 - Silistra
Freechoice
Discover Silistra Fort during an active walking tour or take an excursion to Varna on the Black Sea coast. Alternatively, visit a local village and a primary school, and learn about life in Bulgaria.

Day 8 - Giurgiu
Bid a fond farewell to your crew as you disembark your Scenic Space-Ship.
Sailing Dates
  • 26 May 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 26/05 Budapest, Hungary
2 27/05 Kalocsa, Hungary
3 28/05 Osijek, Croatia
4 29/05 Belgrade, Serbia
5 30/05 Iron Gate, Romania, Serbia
6 31/05 Rousse, Bulgaria
7 01/06 Silistra, Bulgaria
8 02/06 Giurgiu, Romania
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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