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Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise for Solo Travellers (Hungary), a cruise by Riviera Travel

Cruise · 14 nights · with Riviera Travel

Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise for Solo Travellers

A fortnight aboard Riviera Travel's MS George Eliot cruising the Danube from Budapest to the Black Sea and back, visiting distinctive Balkan towns, rural Hungary, Bulgarian rock formations and the Danube Delta.

Duration
14 nights
Departures
3 dates
Choose a month below
Sails from
Budapest
Returns to the same port
Ship
MS George Eliot
From
£5,759
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Iron Gates Gorge between Carpathian and Balkan Mountains

  2. Danube Delta boat rideWith wildlife spotting

  3. Paprika Museum in Kalocsa, Hungary

  4. Belogradchik rock formations in Bulgaria

  5. Mesolithic archaeological site at Lepenski Vir

About the trip

Starting in Budapest, this 14-night cruise with Riviera Travel voyages down the Danube into the Balkans and the Black Sea before returning north. Along the way, the historic cities of Belgrade, Bucharest and Pleven reveal their turbulent pasts and architecture, while natural wonders like the Iron Gates Gorge present the river carving between towering limestone cliffs. The cruise also visits the Danube Delta's labyrinthine waterways, home to diverse birdlife.

Some stops invite choices: a visit to Hungary's paprika museum or an equestrian farm in the Puszta; Bulgarian rock formations near Vidin; or archaeological sites like Lepenski Vir, where 9,500 BC Mesolithic settlements were found. The vessel remains comfortable throughout, with sun decks offering river views and spaces to relax. Evenings feature local music performances, tying in the cultures passed through on this unhurried journey along one of Europe's great rivers.

45°N
The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Budapest
  2. 2 Belgrade
  3. 3 Bucharest
  4. 4 Constanța
  5. 5 Veliko Tarnovo
  6. 6 Novi Sad
  7. 7 Osijek
  8. 8 Vukovar

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

  2. Day 2

    Kalocsa & Paprika Museum or Puszta with equestrian farm

  3. Day 3

    Belgrade

  4. Day 4

    Iron Gates Gorge

  5. Day 5

    Pleven

  6. Day 6

    Bucharest

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Riviera Travel
Flights
Not needed if you join at Budapest
What’s included
Check with Riviera Travel
Accessibility
Check with Riviera Travel

For full details of what’s included, check with Riviera Travel. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise for Solo Travellers?
Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise for Solo Travellers is a 14 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise for Solo Travellers depart from?
Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise for Solo Travellers departs from Budapest.
Who operates Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise for Solo Travellers?
Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise for Solo Travellers is operated by Riviera Travel aboard MS George Eliot.
How much does Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise for Solo Travellers cost?
Prices for Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise for Solo Travellers start from £5,759, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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