Group Trip · Hungary
Gay Group Trip: Danube River Cruise from Bucharest to Budapest
Fixed departures
Dates and itinerary set, organised end to end. Tailor-made available too.
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At a glance
This eight-night journey follows the Danube from Bucharest to Budapest, with seven nights aboard the Amadeus Nova. The sailing is a guaranteed all-LGBT+ charter, so the ship is filled with other LGBT+ travelers. Cruising, meals, drinks, and the included tours are all covered.
The route crosses four countries in eight nights, from Romania through Bulgaria and Serbia to Hungary, with each port day built around an included excursion and an evening program on board.
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The trip opens in Bucharest with a welcome reception and a half-day tour that includes the People’s Palace. A full-day excursion crosses the Danube Delta by small boat, and an afternoon at Veliko Tarnovo covers the Tsarevets fortress. After a day of scenic cruising through the Iron Gates, the ship reaches Belgrade for a tour of Kalemegdan Fortress. In Hungary, the stop at Mohács and Kalocsa includes a paprika house visit, a folk dance performance and a horse riding demonstration on the puszta. The journey ends in Budapest with an evening cruise past the illuminated riverfront.
Entertainers perform on board throughout the cruise. Themed parties may include a welcome party, a T-dance and quiz shows.
Day by day
Group departures follow a set route so everyone travels together. The nights and the order are fixed, but your specialist can add time either side. Prices are an entry-level guide; your quote will be exact.
Day 1 - Arrival
Today you’ll arrive into Budapest where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to the ship. You can drop your belongings off on the ship and go and explore the city if you wish to or, if your room is ready youcan get settled in. In the afternoon you’ll meet your fellow passengers on the trip and join together for a welcome reception and dinner on board the Amadeus Queen.
Day 2 - Budapest
Today you’ll start your day with a sightseeing tour of historic Budapest! You’ll take in the historic castle and palace complex of Buda Castle where you can enjoy scenic views of the city. You’ll also take in the beautiful architecture of sights such as the Fisherman’s Bastion, Royal Palace and St. Stephen’s Basilica. If the tour of Budapest isn’t for you, there is an alternative optional tour to the beautiful city of Esztergom and the charming town of Szentendre. In the evening you’ll enjoy dinner on the ship and you’ll enjoy a special evening cruise on the riverfront.
Day 3 - Mohacs/Vukovar
Today you’ll start your day with a sightseeing tour of historic Budapest! You’ll take in the historic castle and palace complex of Buda Castle where you can enjoy scenic views of the city. You’ll also take in the beautiful architecture of sights such as the Fisherman’s Bastion, Royal Palace and St. Stephen’s Basilica. If the tour of Budapest isn’t for you, there is an alternative optional tour to the beautiful city of Esztergom and the charming town of Szentendre. In the evening you’ll enjoy dinner on the ship and you’ll enjoy a special evening cruise on the riverfront.
Day 4 - Belgrade And Serbia
Today you’ll arrive in Serbia, specifically into the capital city Belgrade. This is one of the oldest cities in Europe and so there is plenty to see and discover here. You’ll enjoy a city tour which will take you to the Kalemegdan Fortress for great views over the Danube and Sava Rivers. You’ll also take in other sights such as the NAtional Museum, the Parliament, Terazije Square adnd the Palace of Princess Ljubica. The largest Orthodox church is also found in this beautiful city, known as St. Sava Cathedral. After, head to the Hotel Majestic for refreshments and a rest before ending the tour in the pedestrian zone where you’ll find lots of shops and art galleries to wander around.
Day 5 - The Iron Gates
You’ll be cruising further down the Danube River today, sailing in the postcard-perfect ‘Iron Gates’ gorge that separates Serbia and Romania naturally. The narrow gorge is found between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains, making for some impressive mountainous scenery.
Day 6 - Svistov And Bulgaria
Today you’ll travel by bus to the northern Bulgarian city of Veliko Tarnovo which is found on the banks of the Yantra River. Here you’ll find the fortress Tsarevets, built high on a hill, this stronghold was built during the Bulgarian Empire period where 22 tsars made history. You’ll also take in the 13th-century church of St. Peter and Paul which is one of a very small number of medieval churches still left standing, in good condition and still used for worship.
Day 7 - Danube Delta and St. George Village
Today you’ll enjoy cruising further down the Danube, floating down the Sfantu Gheorghe which is one of the three main channels that make up the Danube Delta. It’s a long stretch with the channel reaching almost 67 miles long, carrying 23% of the total water flow. You’ll start a Delta safari at the charming fishermen’s village of Saint George which is found in the largest compact area of reed beds on the planet.
This village is so remote you can only access it by boat or flight, making it very remote and difficult for its inhabitants to make contact with the mainland in the winter when the river freezes over. You’ll enjoy the safari further down through the UNESCO World Heritage Site and vital bird conservation site before reaching the Sahalin Peninsula. Here you’ll find many species of bird such as Pelicans, Egrets and Herons.
Day 8 - Harsova, Bucharest And Romania
Today you’ll disembark from the ship and be transferred to Bucharest, the capital city of Romania. You’ll enjoy a tour of the city taking in some of the finest architecture the country has to offer such as the People’s Palace which is the largest civilian building in the world. You can also choose to explore the city with your own free time or simply relax and enjoy time with friends.
Day 9 - Bucharest, Romania
Enjoy a hearty breakfast in your hotel this morning before enjoying a half day of touring around the capital city once again.
Day 10 - Departure
Today marks the end of your trip. You will be picked up at your hotel and driven to the airport ready to catch your departing flight home.
Departures
Prices are per person sharing. A single supplement applies to solo travellers and your specialist will confirm it with your quote.
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