Cruise · AMA Waterways · 7 nights

Gems of Southeast Europe (Wine Cruise)

Dedicated wine expert guides you through tastings and food pairing dinner
Accommodation aboard AmaWaterways river ships with multiple stateroom categories
Included excursions to Pecs, Novi Sad, Belgrade and Vidin with activity options

$7,925 pp twin share

7 nights

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Gems of Southeast Europe

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8 departures

Sun 21 Mar 2027 → Sun 28 Mar 2027 7 nights · Budapest → Giurgiu · AmaMagna Outside $7,925 Balcony $10,371 from $7,925 pp twin share Enquire
Mon 29 Mar 2027 → Mon 5 Apr 2027 7 nights · Budapest → Giurgiu · AmaBella Balcony $10,537 from $10,537 pp twin share Select
Mon 12 Apr 2027 → Mon 19 Apr 2027 7 nights · Budapest → Giurgiu · AmaVerde Balcony $9,242 from $9,242 pp twin share Select
Mon 19 Apr 2027 → Mon 26 Apr 2027 7 nights · Giurgiu → Budapest · AmaVerde Outside $7,589 Balcony $11,257 from $7,589 pp twin share Select
Mon 26 Apr 2027 → Mon 3 May 2027 7 nights · Budapest → Giurgiu · AmaBella Outside $7,085 Balcony $9,386 Suite $13,127 from $7,085 pp twin share Select

Cruise Snapshot

7 Nights

Sail the Danube through five countries, tasting wines from centuries-old vineyards with expert guidance

Wine tastings in Ilok, Szekszárd and Vidin across five countries
Golubac Fortress and Iron Gates scenic cruising through mountain gorges
Guided tours, bike rides and hikes with choice of excursions daily

Trip Details

Departs: Sun 21 Mar 2027
Returns: Sun 28 Mar 2027
Embarks: Budapest
Disembarks: Giurgiu
Ship: AmaMagna
Operator: AMA Waterways

Touch history and learn about winemaking traditions while sailing along the lower Danube River through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Wine connoisseurs will have a chance to taste history from the centuries-old winegrowing hills dating back to the Romans in Ilok, a royal and vinous town. Be treated to the flavors, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent. Taste Bulgarian wine in Vidin and visit one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Szekszárd. With a dedicated wine expert to guide you, indulge in wine tastings and a specially curated food and wine pairing dinner on board. Venture off the beaten path and enjoy an epicurean adventure that includes brandy and local wines in five distinctive countries.

This river cruise journeys through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, calling at Budapest, Mohacs, Vukovar, Belgrade, Golubac, Vidin, Rousse and Giurgiu.

You'll sail aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaMagna, AmaBella and AmaVerde.

On our river cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.

$7,925

pp twin share

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Source: AmaWaterways, captured 10 October 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Budapest
Sun 21 Mar
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – EMBARKATION. Board the ship for your Gems of Southeast Europe cruise.
2
Mohacs
Mon 22 Mar
MOHÁCS. Enjoy an excursion to Pécs and see Szechenyi Square, the Christian Necropolis – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and St. Peter's Basilica with its underground burial chambers. For a more active adventure, delight in a guided bike ride along the Danube River. For wine connoisseurs, you’ll visit the Szekszárd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago.
3
Vukovar
Tue 23 Mar
VUKOVAR, CROATIA – NOVI SAD, SERBIA. Explore Novi Sad, a city rich in tradition and culture, on a full-day 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. You will also 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, travel to Ilok, situated in the easternmost part of Croatia, to enjoy a wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars of Ilok, famous for their Grasevina, Traminac and Frankovka wines.
4
Belgrade
Wed 24 Mar
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 Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava. For those wishing for a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour or hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, you can enjoy a taste of the region by sampling wine and snacks at Kalemegdanska Terasa, where old traditions and excellent wine thrive in the heart of Belgrade. 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.
5
Golubac
Thu 25 Mar
SCENIC CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES. Visit Golubac Fortress – one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe – before cruising through the Iron Gates – 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 Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, is proudly carved into the mountainside and always captivates travelers.
6
Vidin
Fri 26 Mar
VIDIN, BULGARIA. Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria’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. Or enjoy a wine tasting at a local boutique winery just outside of Vidin.
7
Rousse
Sat 27 Mar
ROUSSE – GIURGIU, ROMANIA. Visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to go to Rousse, 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. Alternatively, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the “Little Paris of the East,” for a full day tour. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture, followed by a visit to the Palace of the Parliament, the second largest administrative building in the world. In the afternoon, journey to a Rousse Wine House and the Leventa complex set in a unique fortification structure dating back almost 200 years and be treated to a tasting of three wines while learning about the wine making process. Not available with full-day excursions
8
Giurgiu
Sun 28 Mar
GIURGIU – DISEMBARKATION. Bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home. Not available with full-day excursions

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

Pecs Excursion.
Guided Bike Ride Along the Danube.
Szekszárd wine tasting.
Full-day Novi Sad Tour.
Highlights of Vukovar.
Vukovar Guided Bike Tour.

Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaMagna, AmaBella and AmaVerde.

Stateroom categories available

Category OS
Category GS
Category SA
Category SB
Category AA
Category AB
Category D
Category E

Gems of Southeast Europe stateroom

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?

This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.

When can I travel?

Departures are currently scheduled between 21 Mar 2027 and 15 Nov 2027, subject to live availability.

Are there different departure options?

Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.

What is generally included?

Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.

What style of accommodation is used?

Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.

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