2021 Bucharest > Budapest

Hidden treasures rediscovered

Commencing with and overnight stay in Bucharest, journey through unspoilt lands, lush landscape and centuries of fascinating history as you discover Eastern Europe. For much of the 20th century, the remarkable wonders of Eastern Europe were concealed behind a thick veil of secrecy. Fortunately, those once mystery-laden lands are now open to all.

Tour Code:: BUBU
Duration:: 9 days
Departure City:: Bucharest
Return City:: Budapest

Selected Itinerary

9 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Bucharest

Welcome to Romania’s capital, Bucharest, where you will check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Bucharest > Giurgiu

Freechoice

Explore Bucharest and learn about its communist past, including a visit to Ceausescu’s Spring Palace. Or, tour the Village Open Air Museum and discover ethnography exhibits depicting Romanian heritage and culture.

Later, travel to Giurgiu where you will be personally welcomed on board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Silstra

Freechoice

Discover Silistra Fort on an active walk, or take an excursion to Varna on the Black Sea coast. Alternatively, visit a local village and school to learn about life in Bulgaria.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - 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.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - 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.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Belgrade

Freechoice

Enjoy an in-depth tour of 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, join a bicycle ride along the Danube, or take a walk through the city with a local. Alternatively, journey to the nearby town of Sremski Karlovci.

Enrich

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Osijek

Freechoice

Explore Osijek on a guided city tour, or if you’re the more active type, take a guided bike ride through Osijek’s countryside. Alternatively, join a local for a fish stew cooking class.

Later, 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.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Kalocsa

Today you will have the opportunity to witness a traditional Puszta horse show.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - 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.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.

Meals Included: Breakfast