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

Cruise · 14 nights · with Riviera Travel

Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise

Fourteen nights aboard Riviera Travel’s MS Riviera Radiance from Budapest, following the Danube through historic cities, the Iron Gates Gorge and the Danube Delta to the Black Sea, before returning to Hungary’s capital.

Duration
14 nights
Departures
4 dates
Choose a month below
Sails from
Budapest
Returns to the same port
Ship
MS Riviera Radiance
From
£3,949
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Scenic passage through the Iron Gates Gorge

  2. Full-day exploration of the Danube Delta’s waterways

  3. Guided tours of Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest

  4. Visits to historic sites like Veliko Tarnovo and Ivanovo rock churches

  5. Folk music performances reflecting local traditions

About the trip

This two-week cruise traces the winding Danube from Budapest down to the Black Sea and back, with stops in cities ranging from Hungarian market towns to the Art Nouveau city of Bucharest and Bulgaria’s ancient Veliko Tarnovo. The Iron Gates Gorge provides a dramatic moment, where the river narrows between limestone cliffs and the towering rock relief of Dacian King Decebalus stands watch. The MS Riviera Radiance is your vessel for these fourteen nights, offering a chance to absorb the changing landscapes and cultures from Hungary through Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia.

Among the many stops, Belgrade offers a walk beneath the fortress where Roman walls meet Communist-era buildings, while the Danube Delta’s maze of waterways is home to vast birdlife including white pelicans and kingfishers. Optional excursions, like horse-drawn carriage rides on Hungary’s Puszta or visits to medieval monasteries carved in rock at Ivanovo, deepen the experience. Evenings ashore or onboard features – from folk music to local tastings – provide a chance to round off each day with the flavours and sounds of the region.

The itinerary reflects borderlands once closed off, now open for slow travel. The days move at a measured pace, with opportunities to relax on deck or take active walks. It is as much about the gradual revealing of a landscape marked by history as about ticking destinations off a list.

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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?
Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise is a 14 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise depart from?
Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise departs from Budapest.
Who operates Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise?
Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise is operated by Riviera Travel aboard MS Riviera Radiance.
How much does Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise cost?
Prices for Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise start from £3,949, 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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