Eastern Europe to the Black Sea

Hungary: Budapest | Croatia: Vukovar | Serbia: Novi Sad, Belgrade | Bulgaria: Vidin, Ruse | Romania: Constanta, Bucharest

Ship

M/S River Aria or M/S River Adagio

Nights on Ship

10

Group size

Average of 38 travelers

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Single Supplement: Low-Cost

From $4,395 per person

14 Days | $314 per day

Includes airfare

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Physical Requirements

What to expect:

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Moderately Easy

Group Size

  • This trip has a group size of 38-45 travelers (with approximately 3-4 groups onboard) each with a local Program Director exclusive to Grand Circle

Pacing

  • 13 days, with 10 nights aboard our privately owned 162-passenger M/S River Aria or M/S River Adagio, and a two-night hotel stay
  • Return flights often require departing in early morning
  • Air travel time will be 11-20 hours and will have at least one connection

Physical Requirements

  • Included features on your trip may consist of 3-4 hours of physical activity each day. Travelers should be able to walk 1-3 miles unassisted within a time frame of 1-2 hours, and walk on uneven surfaces, including steep and unpaved paths, hills, riverbanks, 25-50 stairs without handrails, and cobblestones, which can be slick in wet or colder conditions
  • Optional activities and walks may be offered in addition to the ones mentioned in our day-to-day itinerary
  • Not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters
  • Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids must travel with a companion who can assist them throughout the trip
  • We reserve the right for Program Directors to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations or behavior impact the group’s experience

Terrain & Transportation

  • Uneven walking surfaces, including steep paths, hills, riverbanks, 25-50 stairs without handrails, and cobblestones, which can be slippery in wet or colder conditions
  • Travel by 162-passenger river ship, and 49-seat coach
  • Changes in water-level depths may require adjustments to your itinerary
  • Docking in Budapest, Hungary may be up to 30 minutes outside of the city center, with transportation to and from the ship by motorcoach

Climate

  • Daytime temperatures range from 58-82°F during cruising season
  • June-August are the warmest months; July and August can reach highs of 100°F
  • March and November weather can be unpredictable and change quickly