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A journey between Central Europe and the Balkans - Lake Balaton, the authentic Sava and the majestic Danube (port-to-port cruise)

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Budapest - Lake Balaton - SISAK - Zagreb(1) - SISAK - JASENOVAC - DAVOR - SLAVONSKI BROD - BRCKO - BELGRADE - NOVI SAD - ILOK - VUKOVAR - OSIJEK - MOHACS - BUDAPEST

From Lake Balaton to Budapest, embark on a unique cruise to discover the majestic Danube and Sava rivers. Explore Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia but also Hungary through our excursions combining nature and culture. Wander through nature parks, medieval cities and multi-ethnic capitals with a diversity of architectures all along these two magnificent rivers.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • INCLUDED 2-DAY/1-NIGHT EXTENSION: Lake Balaton and Varazdin
    • Visit to the Tihany Peninsula
    • One night's accommodation in a 3-star hotel LS in Balatonfüred
  • Discover(1):
    • The contrasting capitals of Belgrade and Zagreb
    • Kopacki Rit Nature Park and Osijek
    • The medieval city of Ilok
    • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci
All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Route

Discover your itinerary day by day
Budapest(2) - Lake Balaton (Hungary)

Upon arrival in Budapest, you will be transferred by coach to Lake Balaton, a favorite short-vacation destination for Hungarians. Join us for a guided tour of Tihany, a popular recreational area with beaches on its eastern and western coasts. After some free time on your own, we'll head for Balatonfüred, one of the oldest health resorts on the northern shores of the lake. We'll spend the night at the hotel.

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D1
MS Victor Hugo at the dock
Lake Balaton - Varazdin - SISAK (Croatia)

You'll be transferred by coach to Varazdin for a tour of the town. After lunch, we'll continue to Sisak, arriving in the late afternoon. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

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D2
SISAK (Croatia) - Zagreb(1) - SISAK

Join us for a full-day optional excursion to Zagreb. The harmonious combination of architecture and green space makes Zagreb a perfect model for a town. Even the cemetery, cultivated like an English landscaped garden, is a comforting place for a pleasant walk. Take a stroll along the steep streets of Gradec and Kaptol, the historic center of Zagreb. Afterwards, we'll return on board.

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D3
SISAK - JASENOVAC (Croatia) - DAVOR

We'll cruise to Jasenovac. In the afternoon, join us for an excursion to Lonjsko Polje protected wetland. We'll return on board and cruise towards Davor. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.

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D4
DAVOR - JASENOVAC - SLAVONSKI BROD

We'll cruise to Slavonski Brod, dominated by the Brod Citadel, built in the 18th century to protect the Austro-Hungarian Empire from Turkish invasions. Next, we'll set off by coach for our optional excursion through the green and "Fertile Plains of Slavonia.” After some free time, we'll continue on to the village of Stara Kapela. We'll be welcomed by the local villagers and invited to sample their specialties while listening to traditional music. We'll return on board after our tour.

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D5
The MS Europe with sundown
SLAVONSKI BROD (Croatia) - BRCKO (Bosnia)

We'll cruise towards Brcko in Bosnia. Today, enjoy a stroll through Brcko. The pedestrian street, lined with traditional buildings, contrasts with the adjacent streets where the ruins of the recent conflicts live side by side with modern constructions. We'll enjoy a folklore evening on board.

 

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D6
BRCKO (Bosnia) - BELGRADE (Serbia)

Today will be spent cruising towards Belgrade. Our cruise will take us along the Sava River, crossing the plain of Vojvodina, a genuine bread basket of Serbia with a mosaic of cultures.

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D7
BELGRADE (Serbia)

This morning, join us for an optional guided tour of Belgrade, the cradle of the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman and Slavic cultures. In the afternoon, join us for an optional excursion across Vojvodina: Around the hamlet of Iriski Venac are more than 16 Orthodox monasteries, the chance to discover Serbian art - a mix of Byzantine style and Baroque architecture. We'll enjoy a folklore evening on board. Our ship will begin to cruise to Novi Sad.

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D8
NOVI SAD (Serbia) - ILOK (Croatia) - VUKOVAR (Croatia)

Join us for an optional guided tour of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center. We'll then cruise to Ilok for our optional excursion to this medieval city. We'll return on board and cruise towards Osijek, reaching it during the night.

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D9
OSIJEK (Croatia) - MOHACS (Hungary)

Join us for an optional excursion to Osijek and the Kopacki Rit nature park, one of the largest and most attractive marshes in Europe. We'll then be transferred to Mohacs and cruise towards Budapest. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening. Our ship will cruise through the night.

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D10
BUDAPEST(2) (Hungary)

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking towards the end of the morning. Transfer to Budapest airport. End of our services.

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D11
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  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days
Mandatory information
FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip

For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary if necessary.

(1) Optional excursions.

(2) Recommendation: Arrival D1 in Budapest (BUD) before 1pm; departure D11 from Budapest (BUD) after 1.30pm, the boat will arrive D11 at 11am in Budapest.

Alcohol abuse can damage your health. Drink in moderation.