Passage to Eastern Europe : Budapest to Bucharest

Sail to lands rich in traditions

See Bucharest's 3,000-room Palace of Parliament. Make banitsa bread with a home cook in Vidin. Explore Belgrade's Ottoman and European treasures, including the 6th-century Kalemegdan Fortress. View the Danube's towering Iron Gate. Witness Hungary's daredevil Puszta horsemen. Behold Budapest's grandeur. Once hidden behind the Iron Curtain, the eastern Danube still has secrets to reveal on this enriching cruisetour.

Viking Inclusive Value


More features, services and excursions included

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances

    Your Stateroom Includes:

  • River-view stateroom
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • 110/220 volt outlets
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror
  • Premium Freyja toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • 40" or 42" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • *All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.

    Day By Day

    Day 1 - Budapest, Hungary


    Explore Buda's Castle District and modern Pest, and sample delicious local food.

    Day 2 - Budapest, Hungary


    Cross the Chain Bridge, browse a museum or visit a thermal spa in the 'Paris of the East.'

    Day 3 - Budapest, Hungary


    Pay homage to master magician Harry Houdini or see the statue commemorating Ronald Reagan.

    Day 4 - Kalocsa, Hungary


    Sample paprika-flavored food in this cultural center and see a Puszta horsemanship show.

    Day 5 - Osijek, Croatia


    See Osijek's highlights and meet a local family; admire Vukovar's buildings and palace.

    Day 6 - Belgrade, Serbia


    Walk around Kalemegdan Fortress or see the Church of St. Sava and Square of the Republic.

    Day 7 - Golubac, Serbia


    Learn about the history of the 14th-century Golubac Fortress and admire scenic river views.

    Day 8 - Vidin, Bulgaria


    Admire Vidin's historic landmarks, including the preserved medieval castle.

    Day 9 - Ruse, Bulgaria


    Admire medieval architecture and sample local Bulgarian food.

    Day 10 - Bucharest, Romania


    Explore Romania's capital; view the Palace of Parliament and the Village Museum.

    Day 11 - Bucharest, Romania


    Admire stunning architecture and explore an array of world-class museums.

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    Cruise Line
    Viking River Cruises
    Duration
    11 Days
    Cruise Ship
    Viking Ullur

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    DayPortArriveDepart
    Day 1Budapest  
    Day 2Budapest  
    Day 3Budapest  
    Day 4Kalocsa  
    Day 5Osijek  
    Day 6Belgrade  
    Day 7Golubac  
    Day 8Vidin  
    Day 9Ruse  
    Day 10Bucharest  
    Day 11Bucharest  
    Dates/Pricing

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    07/20/2026$3,999.00* (USD)Quote
    08/03/2026$3,999.00* (USD)Quote
    08/17/2026$4,299.00* (USD)Quote
    08/31/2026$4,599.00* (USD)Quote
    09/14/2026$4,799.00* (USD)Quote
    09/28/2026$4,799.00* (USD)Quote
    10/12/2026$4,499.00* (USD)Quote
    10/26/2026$4,299.00* (USD)Quote
      
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