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Balkan Jewels
From £2,995 pp
Cruise through the stunning landscapes of Serbia, Hungary and Bulgaria on this unforgettable river cruise for 7 nights of adventure.
What’s Included:
- Return scheduled flights from the UK (fight supplements may apply)
- Home to airport transfers by private car*
- Unique cultural experiences in up to 5 towns, villages and cities
- Enriching Signature Experiences and Freedom of Choice Sightseeing
- Complimentary beverages served at your discretion on board*
- Butler service, room service, complimentary laundry service and champagne on arrival in select suites
- 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners
- APT River Cruise Director and expert local guides
Fly from the UK to arrival in Bucharest, you’ll be met and transferred to your luxury river ship, which will be docked in Giurgiu. Get to know your fellow travellers at a welcome reception this evening.
Day 2 - Rousse, Veliko Tarnovo, Svishtov
Discover the wonders of Veliko Târnovo with an expert local guide. Uncover this charming Bulgarian city’s rich history as you wander through its cobbled lanes and fortified walls. Its centrepiece is the spectacular restored Tsarevets Fortress, a medieval citadel of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Savour a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the ship.
Day 3 - Vidin, Belogradchik
Explore Baba Vida Fortress in Vidin. Raised upon the remains of the ancient town of Bononia, the medieval castle dates back to the 10th century. Afterwards, venture to Belogradchik and visit its ancient fortress, perched on the northern slopes of the Balkan Mountains. You’ll also see the town’s unique rock formations.
Day 4 - Scenic Cruising
The day is yours to relax on board, sleep in and take it easy, or awake early and take in stunning views from the Daystar Deck.
Day 5 - Novi Sad
Choose how you’d like to spend the day in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second largest city.
Freedom of Choice – Guided City Discovery
Enjoy a guided tour of Novi Sad, situated on the banks of the Danube River. Discover the city’s iconic sights found along the main walkway of Zmaj Jovina.
Freedom of Choice – Local Farmstead
Visit a local farmstead for a real dose of Vojvodinian culture, featuring a traditional breakfast, music and freshly-made doughnuts.
Day 6 - Kalocsa, Puszta
Enjoy a Signature Experience today.
Signature Experience – Folk Art House and Horse Show
Visit the Folk Art House, where local handicrafts are on show. Then, visit a producer of one of Hungary’s spiciest exports, paprika. Afterwards, a farm in Puszta is the perfect setting for a stellar horse show and authentic Hungarian lunch.
Day 7 - Budapest
Set out on your chosen sightseeing activity. This evening, enjoy a captain’s farewell dinner.
Freedom of Choice – Hospital in the Rock
Embark on an insightful tour of the Hospital in the Rock, a museum dedicated to a former secret emergency hospital and nuclear bunker.
Freedom of Choice – Hike to Gellért Hill
Take a guided hike up Gellért Hill and admire the panoramic views over the Danube River. You’ll also see the St Gellért Monument, honouring the Italian bishop and martyr who played a key role in spreading Christianity in Hungary in the 11th century.
Day 8 - Budapest
Say your farewells, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
APT in partnership with AmaWaterways, offer their own unique cruises on had picked 5* ships like the AmaVenita where APT deliver on exceptional service and offer that added extra associated with the APT brand. From Home to airport transfers by private car *, fully inclusive of trips and enriching Signature experiences and freedom of choice sightseeing, Butler service, room service, complimentary laundry and champagne on arrival in select suites . Savour the flavour’s of Europe with the finest dining daily, your day will begin with a delicious buffet breakfast, lunch offers a wide selection of hot and cold dishes, your evening starts with an exquisite five course a la Carte dinner, if you need it a sumptious afternoon tea is also served daily along with complimentary beverages served at your discretion whilst on board. *mileage restrictions apply
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Multiple outdoor decks offering unimpeded panoramic views
- Sundecks with lounge chairs and retractable roof
- Varied fine dining venues
- Gold or Silver Butler service
- Main Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
- Engaging Entertainment, including lectures, music recitals, singers
- Wine Bar
- Chef’s table, Al Fresco Dining, Room Service
- APT Cruise Director and expert local guides
- Heated pool with swim up bar and whirlpool
- 24-hour speciality coffee and tea station
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
- Fitness Room
- Massage and Hair Salon*
- Gift Shop and Fireside Library
- Glass Elevator
- Walking track
- Laundry service*
Accommodation & Amenities
81 Spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and Suites range in size from 160-300 sq. ft. or indulge even more in one of the 4 suites at 350 sq. ft. Most accommodations have twin balconies, both a French and outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area with sofa and two chairs, and an stateroom amenities include Entertainment-On-Demand, featuring free high-speed Internet access, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and English language TV stations; climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe. In the bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads. Private Butler Service, your on board butler offers included pressing of two garments per day, shoe shining, tea and coffee service, booking of on shore activities and excursions all part of the Silver butler service, added extras on Gold Butler service included pre dinning canapes, packing and un-packing service, bath drawing and valet service.
Royal Suite
300 ft² – Violin (Upper) Deck
- Gold Butler service
- Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
- Expansive bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
- Enhanced sitting area features a sofa and two chairs
- Mini-bar fridge
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat P+ & P Staterooms
235 ft² -Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Gold Butler service in Cat.P+ staterooms, Silver Butler service in Cat.P Staterooms
- Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
- Expansive bathroom with a separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. T+ & T Staterooms
210 ft² – Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Silver Butler Service in Cat. T+ Staterooms
- Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. B+ & C Staterooms
170 ft² – Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Floor to Ceiling French Balcony
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. D & E Staterooms
160 ft² – Piano (Lower) Deck
- Fixed window with river views
- Bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
APT in partnership with AmaWaterways, offer their own unique cruises on had picked 5* ships like the AmaVenita where APT deliver on exceptional service and offer that added extra associated with the APT brand. From Home to airport transfers by private car *, fully inclusive of trips and enriching Signature experiences and freedom of choice sightseeing, Butler service, room service, complimentary laundry and champagne on arrival in select suites . Savour the flavour’s of Europe with the finest dining daily, your day will begin with a delicious buffet breakfast, lunch offers a wide selection of hot and cold dishes, your evening starts with an exquisite five course a la Carte dinner, if you need it a sumptious afternoon tea is also served daily along with complimentary beverages served at your discretion whilst on board. *mileage restrictions apply
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Multiple outdoor decks offering unimpeded panoramic views
- Sundecks with lounge chairs and retractable roof
- Varied fine dining venues
- Gold or Silver Butler service
- Main Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
- Engaging Entertainment, including lectures, music recitals, singers
- Wine Bar
- Chef’s table, Al Fresco Dining, Room Service
- APT Cruise Director and expert local guides
- Heated pool with swim up bar and whirlpool
- 24-hour speciality coffee and tea station
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
- Fitness Room
- Massage and Hair Salon*
- Gift Shop and Fireside Library
- Glass Elevator
- Walking track
- Laundry service*
Accommodation & Amenities
81 Spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and Suites range in size from 160-300 sq. ft. or indulge even more in one of the 4 suites at 350 sq. ft. Most accommodations have twin balconies, both a French and outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area with sofa and two chairs, and an stateroom amenities include Entertainment-On-Demand, featuring free high-speed Internet access, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and English language TV stations; climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe. In the bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads. Private Butler Service, your on board butler offers included pressing of two garments per day, shoe shining, tea and coffee service, booking of on shore activities and excursions all part of the Silver butler service, added extras on Gold Butler service included pre dinning canapes, packing and un-packing service, bath drawing and valet service.
Royal Suite
300 ft² – Violin (Upper) Deck
- Gold Butler service
- Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
- Expansive bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
- Enhanced sitting area features a sofa and two chairs
- Mini-bar fridge
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat P+ & P Staterooms
235 ft² -Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Gold Butler service in Cat.P+ staterooms, Silver Butler service in Cat.P Staterooms
- Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
- Expansive bathroom with a separate shower with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. T+ & T Staterooms
210 ft² – Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Silver Butler Service in Cat. T+ Staterooms
- Exclusive Twin Balcony comprising French Balcony & Outside Balcony
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. B+ & C Staterooms
170 ft² – Violin & Cello (Upper & Middle) Deck
- Floor to Ceiling French Balcony
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat. D & Cat. E Staterooms
160 ft² – Piano (Lower) Deck
- Fixed window with river views
- Bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- In room safe, hair dryer, full-length mirror, ample closet space and direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
- AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access, first run Hollywood movies & classics as a large selection of music
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Mar 20 | Ostara | Budapest | £2995 | SAVE £500 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £2995 | Was £3495 | |
| Cat ET | Lower Deck Single | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £ | ||
| Cat A | Middle Deck | 183 ft², French Balcony | £3795 | Was £4295 | |
| Cat P | Middle Deck | 183 ft², French Balcony | £3995 | Was £4495 | |
| Cat OS | Upper Deck | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £4895 | Was £5395 |
Why Choose This Cruise?
APT River Cruises included excursions go beyond the ordinary with small group tours exploring the culture and traditions of the places you visit as well as the main sights. Real destination enrichment and deeper understanding is already included in the cost of your cruise. A high standard of cuisine is guaranteed due to their membership of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs – a prestigious international culinary society. Relaxed private dining onboard is also available to book during your cruise.
