Embark on an enchanting journey along the Danube in October 2025, starting from Budapest and concluding in Bucharest. Experience the picturesque landscapes and vibrant cultures along the way, followed by four captivating days exploring the mystical wonders of Transylvania post-cruise. This offer expires June 30, 2024

Cruise only pricing is available. Vienna pre-cruise is also available.

October 13, 2025 - Budapest, Hungary Embarkation

Welcome aboard the AmaBella, your home away from home.

October 14, 2025 - Budapest and Mohacs, Hungary

Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohacs. You'll then visit Pecs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit the UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis; St Peter's Basilica, the city's main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Szechenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pecs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or for wine connoisseurs, you'll want to go to the Szekszard wine region one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. You may also take an exhilarating guided bike tour around Mohacs.

October 15, 2025 - Vukovar, Croatia

You will have the option to visit the Petrovaradin Fortress. Or enjoy your morning in Vukovar on a guided city tour where you will have a chance to visit Eltz Manor House, Vukovar's famous water tower, and the Vucedol Museum. Alternatively, you may explore Vukovar on an active bike tour. In the afternoon, enjoy a Croatian wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars, famous for their Grasevina, Traminac and Frankova wines.

October 16, 2025 - Belgrade, Serbia

Explore Serbia's capital, Belgrade, on a city tour, which includes the Nikola Tesla Museum, encompassing the world-renowned inventor's life and inventions, as well as the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Servian Orthodox Cathedral of St Sava, the larges such church in the world. Alternatively, you can hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, enjoy a taste of the region by sampling a few types of Serbian brandy paired with delicious local appetizers, including Slivovits, which was added in 2022 to UNESCO's list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage.” For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. Or explore Novi Sad, a city rich in tradition and culture, on an afternoon walking tour. Begin your tour at the Dunavski (Danube) Park; stroll through Stari Grad, the old town center, and explore Liberty Square, which is dominated by the Old Town Hall.

October 17, 2025 - Iron Gates - Scenic Cruising

Visit Golubac Fortress - a medieval fortified town on the south side of the Danube River - before cruising through the Iron Gates. The Iron Gates is one of Europe's most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. The ancient King Decbalus, the last king of Dacia, is proudly carved into the mountainside and always captivates travelers.

October 18, 2025 - Vidin, Bulgaria

Explore Vidin, one of Bulgari's oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the largest preserved medieval castle in Bulgaria. Alternatively, visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa, a pastry you will also get to make. You also have the choice to bike through Vidin and to the castle.

October 19, 2025 - Rousse, Bulgaria

Visit Bulgaria's ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to go to Roussse, known for its 19th - and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. Later in the day, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the “Little Paris of the East” Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture.

October 20, 2025 - Giurgiu, Romania - Disembarkation

Disembark the ship in Giurgiu and continue to the legendary region of Transylvania, a place deeply rooted in myth and history. Arrive in the quaint mountain town of Bran where you will have lunch and visit the famous Bran castle, otherwise known as Dracula's Castle. After your tour of Bran Castle, you will continue to Brasov. Considered the heart of Romania and surrounded by the beautiful Southern Carpathians, Brasov is one of the most visited cities in Romania.

October 21, 2025 - Brasov, Romania

Enjoy a walking tour around Brasov. Afterward, Dracula lovers will be in for another treat with an excursion to Sighisoara, birthplace to Transylvania's most notorious ruler, Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler or Dracula. It's hard to believe that this perfectly preserved UNESCO-designated town filled with resplendent pastel-colored buildings, stone lanes, medieval towers and pedestrian-friendly Old Town was Vlad's place of birth. His home is still here, marked with a placard; however, today it houses a kitschy restaurant called "Casa Dracula". Considered the heart of Romania and surrounded by the beautiful Southern Carpathians, Brasov is one of the most visited cities in Romania. After returning from your excursion to Sighisoara you will enjoy a walk through history as you take a tour of Brasov's Old town before ending at your hotel.

October 22, 2025 - Bran - Bucharest, Romania

En route to Bucharest, you'll visit the quaint mountain town of Sinaia. While in Sinaia you will visit Peles Castle. Peles Castle is considered by many to be one of the most stunning castles in Europe and a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance with 160 rooms filled with priceless European art. After your tour of Peles Cstle you will depart for Romania's capital city of Bucharest.

October 23, 2025 - Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest, Romania's capital has earned its nickname, the “Little Paris of the East”, with its wide boulevards and Arc de Triomphe. This morning enjoy a walking tour through the historic old town of Bucharest You will observe the many changes this capital city has experience through a mixture of architectural styles and cultural influences Bucharest's eclectic architecture is a mix of historical, neo-classical, communist-era and modern buildings. Your guided our will take you through the old town and show you the most popular places in Bucharest while hearing stories of its hisory and getting local insights for shopping and dining opportunities. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own.