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Passage to Eastern Europe

11-day river cruise + receive up to $2,800pp air credit & $400 shipboard credit per stateroom*

Bucharest to Budapest or vice versa

11 days / 10 nights

River Cruise Holiday

Viking River Ship

Multiple departures

Sail to lands rich in traditions

Follow the Danube River through Eastern Europe, a land shaped by centuries of imperial influence and political change. Explore the capitals of Hungary, Serbia and Romania, where grand architecture meets contemporary culture. Beyond the cities, traditions endure through Hungary’s Puszta horsemen and Bulgaria’s medieval fortresses. Trace the legacies of Roman and Ottoman influence through the region’s landmarks, including the Iron Gates, a towering gorge.

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
  • Onboard gratuities
All Staterooms Include
  • Outside staterooms with river view
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Voltage: 220V & 110V (US outlet), plus USB ports
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with optional twin-bed configuration
  • All Upper & Middle Deck staterooms have a full veranda or French balcony (a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
  • Private bathroom with shower; heated floor & anti-fog mirror; premium Freyja toiletries; 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, hair dryer & individual climate control

*All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.

Day 1 | Bucharest, Romania

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

Day 2 | Bucharest, Romania

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

Day 3 | Ruse, Bulgaria

Admire medieval architecture and sample local Bulgarian food.

Day 4 | Vidin, Bulgaria

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

Day 5 | Scenic Sailing: The Iron Gate

Sail the picturesque Danube River and admire the natural wonders of the Iron Gate.

Golubac, Serbia

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

Day 6 | Belgrade, Serbia

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

Day 7 | Osijek, Croatia

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

Day 8 | Kalocsa, Hungary

Sample paprika-flavoured food in this cultural centre and see a Puszta horsemanship show.

Day 9 | Budapest, Hungary

Explore Buda’s Castle District and modern Pest, straddling the two sides of the Danube River.

Day 10 | Budapest, Hungary

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

Day 11 | Budapest, Hungary

Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home or continue your onward journey.

 

*Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure. Itinerary also operates in reverse.

DepartDirectionStandardFrench BalconyVeranda
23 March 2027Bucharest to Budapest$6,895pp (last staterooms)SOLD OUT$8,195pp (limited availability)
26 March 2027Bucharest to Budapest$6,895pp $7,695pp (limited availability)$9,095pp
9 April 2027Budapest to Bucharest$7,095pp$8,095pp (limited availability)$8,595pp (limited availability)
10 June 2027Budapest to Bucharest$7,995pp$9,995pp $11,695pp
21 September 2027Bucharest to Budapest$10,195pp$12,795pp (limited availability)$13,995pp (limited availability)
20 March 2028Budapest to Bucharest$8,995pp$9,995pp$10,795pp
20 July 2028Budapest to Bucharest$9,295pp$9,995pp$10,795pp

Multiple departures March - November 2027 & 2028 available, enquire within your nearest Phil Hoffmann Travel store. Click here for more information. 

*Advertised price and savings is based on per person twin share on 26 March 2027 departure. Correct as of 18 August 2026. Flight credit offer is valid until 30 November 2026, unless sold out prior. Onboard spend offer is valid until 30 September 2026, unless sold out prior.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

Destinations featured in this deal

Europe Hungary Budapest Croatia Romania Bucharest Serbia Bulgaria

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