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Balkan Jewels
From £3,345 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
On arrival into Bucharest, we will take you straight to your ship docked in Giurgiu.
You’ll have time to unpack, relax and get acquainted with your ship.
Day 2 - Rousse, Veliko Tarnovo, Svishtov
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing In Veliko Târnovo, a local expert will guide you through the city’s rich history.
Alternatively, should you want to get more physical, explore the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo.
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 to uncover its ancient fortress on the northern slope of the Balkan mountains.
You’ll also see the town’s unique rock formations.
Day 4 - Iron Gates
Today, cruise through the awe-inspiring natural wonder of the Iron Gates, where you will see the towering rock sculpture of Decebalus.
Day 5 - Novi Sad, Ilok, Vukovar
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing Head to Ilok for a wine tasting or visit the sites of the Yugoslavian Civil War in Vukovar.
In Novi Sad, explore the city on a walking tour or take a guided bike ride.
Day 6 - Kalocsa, Puszta
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE Uncover all things Hungarian today with a cultural cavalcade in Kalocsa. See local handicrafts and porcelain at the Folk Art House, and visit a paprika manufacturer – a famous export of the region.
Later, visit a farm in Puszta for a traditional horse riding show followed by lunch. Here, watch as talented horsemen make their horses drop to the floor, sit on command and gallop around the ring, before completing their signature move the ‘Puszta-5’ – in which a single horseman controls a team of five horses, all whilst standing on the backs of the rear two.
Day 7 - Budapest
Discover Budapest your way thanks to a selection of Freedom of Choice experiences.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing See the Fisherman’s Bastion and Heroes’ Square. Otherwise hike to Gellert Hill, or take a stroll through the Great Market Hall.
Day 8 - Budapest
Today your journey draws to a conclusion.
Disembark your ship and be transferred 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 |
|---|
| Apr 19 | AmaReina | Giurgiu | Please Call | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | Cat E | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | sold | ||
| Lower Deck | Cat D | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | sold | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat C | 170 ft², French Balcony | sold | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat B+ | 170 ft², French Balcony | sold | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat T | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | sold | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat T+ | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | sold | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat P | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | sold | ||
| Upper Deck | Cat P+ | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | sold | ||
| Upper Deck | Royal Suite | 300 ft², Twin Balcony | sold |
| Nov 3 | AmaVenita | Giurgiu | £3345 | Save £750 per person | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | Cat E | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | sold | ||
| Lower Deck | Cat D | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | sold | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat C | 170 ft², French Balcony | £3345 | Was £4095 | |
| Upper Deck | Cat B+ | 170 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £4245 | |
| Middle Deck | Cat T | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3545 | Was £4295 | |
| Upper Deck | Cat T+ | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £3595 | Was £4345 | |
| Middle Deck | Cat P | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3645 | Was £4395 | |
| Upper Deck | Cat P+ | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £3795 | Was £4545 | |
| Upper Deck | Royal Suite | 300 ft², Twin Balcony | £4495 | Was £5245 |
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.
