Viking Aegir
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10 Night Passage to Eastern Europe Cruise and Land Tour from Budapest

Ship: Viking Aegir
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Sailed: Monday, Nov 4, 2019 from Budapest, Hungary
Ended: Thursday, Nov 14, 2019
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Nov 4, 2019 departure of the Viking Aegir. If Viking River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Monday - Nov 4, 2019
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary    
Arrive at Budapest airport and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the city for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, or do some exploring on your own.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Nov 5, 2019
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary    
This morning, take a tour of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Situated along the Danube, it combines the once separate towns of hilly Buda and cosmopolitan Pest into a city rich with history. Begin in Pest, where you see the National Opera House and visit historic Heroes' Square. Cross the Chain Bridge to Buda, where you walk along Castle Hill to Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. The rest of the day is yours to explore. (B)
Day 3 - Wednesday - Nov 6, 2019
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary    
Cruise Begins    
Budapest, Hungary    
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and relax as we take you to board your ship. Enjoy a final free day in Budapest. Explore a museum; do some shopping; ride the city's innovative, efficient metro; relax in one of the Art Nouveau spas; or visit the Great Synagogue and Jewish Quarter. Alternatively, join an optional tour to explore more of Budapest. Return to your ship for a welcome dinner. (B, D)
Day 4 - Thursday - Nov 7, 2019
Meszesidunapart, Hungary    
Arrive in Kalocsa, Hungary, this morning and take a guided city tour visiting the town center followed by a short organ concert at St. Joseph Church. Then, you are treated to a performance of traditional Puszta horsemanship. Return onboard and enjoy your lunch during departure. Dine onboard. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Friday - Nov 8, 2019
Vukovar, Croatia
Vukovar, Croatia    
Bus Travel    
Osijek, Croatia    
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Vukovar, Croatia    
Wake up in Vukovar and have breakfast before your excursion to the Croatian city of Osijek. Inhabited since Neolithic times, this area has had several heydays under the Romans, the Ottomans, and the Hapsburgs; now, Vukovar is revered for its Baroque buildings, parks, and monuments. Return onboard for lunch and enjoy free time before an early evening departure. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Saturday - Nov 9, 2019
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade, Serbia    
Wake up in Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Take a guided walk through the grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress, now a stately park; also see the Orthodox cathedral and stop at the Square of the Republic. Enjoy lunch on board your ship before you have free time to explore Belgrade's gracious architecture or visit one of its many museums. Enjoy dinner on board your ship. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Sunday - Nov 10, 2019
Golubac Fortress, Serbia
Golubac Fortress, Serbia    
Donji Milanovac, Serbia    
Iron Gates    
Sail to Golubac this morning and enjoy an included tour of the Golubac Fortress and admire sweeping views over the Danube. You may also choose to join an optional tour; explore Europe's first settlement from the Stone Age, or take an invigorating hike to Djerdap National Park. Rejoin your ship in Donji Milanovac for lunch. This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising as you travel through one of the most picturesque areas of the Lower Danube. The Iron Gate is one of Europe's most dramatic natural wonders-a spectacular narrow gorge with enormous white limestone cliffs. Take in your program director's commentary about the region and scenic points of interest as you sail toward your next port. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Monday - Nov 11, 2019
Vidin, Bulgaria    
Bus Travel    
Belogradchik, Bulgaria    
Bus Travel    
Vidin, Bulgaria    
Arrive in the picturesque Bulgarian port of Vidin, and take an excursion to see Belogradchik Fortress, built right into the striking Belogradchik Rocks. See the fortress's amazing construction, begun in Roman times and greatly extended by Bulgarian tsars and the Ottomans, and enjoy breathtaking views. Enjoy lunch onboard your ship; then you have free time to explore Vidin's city center, Orthodox churches, and the ruins of the city's once-grand synagogue. We depart during dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Tuesday - Nov 12, 2019
Rousse, Bulgaria
Rousse, Bulgaria    
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Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria    
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Arbanasi, Bulgaria    
Bus Travel    
Rousse, Bulgaria    
After breakfast, disembark at Russe for a full-day excursion to Bulgaria's former capital, Veliko Tarnovo. See Tsarevets Hill and the ruins of the royal castle. During free time, shop for local crafts along Samovodska Charshia. Continue your venture to Arbanasi for lunch in a local restaurant and a guided tour of the Nativity Church, with its intricate floor-to-ceiling murals and icons. Return to your ship for dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Wednesday - Nov 13, 2019
Giurgiu, Romania
Giurgiu, Romania    
Cruise Ends    
Bus Travel    
Bucharest, Romania    
Disembark in Giurgiu and set off by motorcoach to Bucharest for a day of exploration. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a tour of Romania's lovely capital city. See the city's wide boulevards, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Arch of Triumph, and the Palace of Parliament. Visit the outdoor Muzeul Satului, otherwise known as the Village Museum, where authentic dwellings from all regions of the country have been relocated and reassembled, including rural cottages, farmhouses, and water mills. After your tour, proceed to your hotel and enjoy a final evening in Bucharest. (B, L)
Day 11 - Thursday - Nov 14, 2019
Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania    
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey with three nights in Bucharest and Transylvania. (B)

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