Scenic Pearl, Black Sea Explorer ex Giurgiu to Budapest
Cruise Line Scenic Tours
Ship Scenic Pearl
Destination EU Rivers
Nights 7
Departure Date 02 Jun 2021
Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Giurgiu to Budapest aboard Scenic Pearl.

Please note: Pre-release itinerary subject to change.

Day 1 - Giurgiu
Travel to Giurgiu where you will be personally welcomed by your friendly dedicated staff on board your luxury Scenic Space-Ship. At tonight’s welcome reception, raise your glass to the wonderful cruise ahead. Please book flights to arrive prior to midday.

Day 2 - 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 primary school to learn about life in Bulgaria.

Day 3 - Rousse
Freechoice
Visit Rousse, where you’ll be treated to a guided sightseeing tour. Alternatively, discover the Byzantine gem of Veliko Tarnovo and the World Heritage-listed village of Arbanassi.

Day 4 - Iron Gates
Relax and admire the scenery as you cruise the spectacular Iron Gates, a narrow gorge that the Danube has carved out between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. It’s a spectacular setting for a cruise and also the natural border between Serbia and Romania.

Day 5 - 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 before time at leisure to wander this fascinating city. Alternatively, choose a guided bicycle ride along the Danube, or for some 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 beautiful Baroque elements.

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

Day 6 - Osijek
Freechoice
Explore Osijek on a guided city tour, or if you’re the more active type, you can opt to take a blissful guided bike ride through Osijek’s countryside.

As a special 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 will be a magnificent meal and a rare opportunity to meet people who understand the local way of life intimately.

Day 7 - 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 8 - Budapest
After breakfast, prepare to head home. It may be the end of your journey, but it’s the beginning of a lifetime of fond memories.
Sailing Dates
  • 02 Jun 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 02/06 Giurgiu, Romania
2 03/06 Silistra, Bulgaria
3 04/06 Rousse, Bulgaria
4 05/06 Iron Gate, Romania, Serbia
5 06/06 Belgrade, Serbia
6 07/06 Osijek, Croatia
7 08/06 Kalocsa, Hungary
8 09/06 Budapest, Hungary
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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