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Voyage Through the Balkans
From £5,195 pp
Cruise from Budapest to Vienna via Bratislava, then head down through Hungary, Croatia.
- Home to airport transfers by private car*
- Return scheduled flights from the UK (fight supplements may apply).
- Unique cultural experiences in up to 13 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
- 14 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches and 14 Dinners
- APT Cruise Director and expert local guides
Fly from the UK to Budapest and be transferred to your river ship. After dinner on board, set off on a twilight cruise through the city and be enchanted by the lights of the remarkable Hungarian capital.
Day 2 - Budapest
Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including Fisherman’s Bastion and Heroes’ Square. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore.
Day 3 - Mohacs
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
History buffs can venture to the ancient city of Pecs. Or perhaps travel to Hungary’s renowned wine region in Villany for a tasting at a local winery. Otherwise, get active on a guided bike ride along the Danube River to an ancient water mill.
You have the choice as to how you spend your day.
Day 4 - Vukovar
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Today, visit Eltz Manor, a castle that houses the Vukovar City Museum. Wander through the complex then be treated to a glass of sparkling wine, accompanied by classical music.
Bearing battle scars from the Croatian War of Independence, Vukovar has risen strong and offers a rich history to discover. Enjoy a Signature Experience here.
Day 5 - Belgrade
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
Perhaps see the Belgrade Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St Sava. If you’re feeling more physical, embark on a kayak tour along the Danube. Or gourmet lovers can partake in a Serbian cooking class.
In Serbia’s capital, choose your activity.
Day 6 - Iron Gates
Cruise through the Iron Gates and experience one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders you will encounter on this cruise. Your ship will navigate its way through the series of gorges between Serbia and Romania.
Day 7 - Rousse
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
You might choose to explore the incredible World Heritage-listed Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo. This fascinating complex is made up of churches, chapels and monk cells that were carved into the rock during the 13th and 14th centuries. Alternatively, set out on a walking tour and discover Rousse, one of Bulgaria’s most elegant cities.
Choose how to spend your day in and around charming Rousse today.
Day 8 - Giurgiu, Bucharest
With an entire day in Bucharest, take in the wide tree-lined boulevards and Belle Epoque buildings, then walk through the Old City centre to the Royal Court, Stavropoleos Church and the Lipscani district.
After lunch, the choice is yours.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
Either visit the Palace of the Parliament, which is the second-largest administrative building in the world, or wander the open-air Village Museum and gain an insight into traditional Romanian life.
Day 9 - Rousse, Veliko Tarnovo
In Veliko Tarnovo, a local expert will guide you through this medieval city. Uncover its rich history as you wander through the city’s cobbled lanes and fortified walls.
Its centrepiece is the spectacular restored Tsarevets Fortress, citadel of the Second Bulgarian Empire.
Day 10 - 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 11 - Scenic Cruising
The day is yours to relax on board, sleep in and take it easy, or awake and take in the stunning views from the sun deck.
Day 12 - Novi Sad
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
Get out and explore Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city. Otherwise, call in on a local farmstead for a real dose of Vojvodinian culture – featuring a traditional breakfast, music and freshly made doughnuts.
Choose how you’d like to spend the day.
Day 13 - Kalocsa, Puszta
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Uncover all things Hungarian today with a cultural experience in Kalocsa. Discover local handicrafts at the Folk Art House, then visit a producer of one of Hungary’s spiciest exports, paprika.
Enjoy a Signature Experience today. Afterwards, a farm in Puszta is the perfect setting for a stellar horse show and authentic Hungarian lunch.
Day 14 - Budapest
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ – Sightseeing
You may like to hike to Gellert Hill, or perhaps enjoy a more relaxed culinary walk through Budapest’s Great Market Hall. Alternatively, set out on an insightful tour of the Hospital in the Rock, a museum dedicated to a former secret emergency hospital and nuclear bunker.
Today unfolds as you please. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Day 15 - Disembark ship, Depart Budapest
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 & 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
APT in partnership with AmaWaterways, offer their own unique cruises on had picked 5* ships like the AmaStella 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 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
- Walking track
- Laundry service*
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
- * Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
78 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms range in size from 155-235 sq. ft. or indulge even more in one of the 4 suites at 350 sq. ft. Select staterooms can become adjoining by request, and some offer triple occupancy to accommodate the needs of families. 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.
Suite
350 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
- 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
- Triple occupance available in selected staterooms
- 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. 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
155 ft² Violin (Upper) 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
- Fixed window with river views
- 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
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Apr 12 | AmaReina | Budapest | £6495 | SAVE £1500 | 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 | £6495 | Was £7995 | |
| Middle Deck | Cat T | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | £6695 | Was £8195 | |
| 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 | £7395 | Was £8895 | |
| Upper Deck | Royal Suite | 300 ft², Twin Balcony | Sold |
| Oct 27 | AmaStella | Budapest | £5195 | SAVE £1500 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | Cat E | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | sold | ||
| Lower Deck | Cat D | 160 ft², Fixed Windows | £5195 | Was £6695 | |
| Middle Deck Single | Cat CB | 155 ft², French Balcony | 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 | £6495 | Was £7995 | |
| Upper Deck | Cat T+ | 210 ft², Twin Balcony | sold | ||
| Middle Deck | Cat P | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £6995 | Was £8495 | |
| Upper Deck | Cat P+ | 235 ft², Twin Balcony | £7195 | Was £8695 | |
| Upper Deck | Owner's Suite+ | 350 ft², Twin Balcony | £9095 | Was £10595 |
Why Choose This Cruise?
APT’s 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 on board is also available to book during your cruise.
