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Black Sea Explorer with Bucharest & Budapest
8 Oct - 18 Oct
10 Nights
10 Ports
Scenic

Black Sea Explorer with Bucharest & Budapest

8 October - 18 October 2024
From £4,284 pp

Duration

10 Nights

Journey Type

Sailing from Hungary

Ports

10 Ports

8-10 October

Setting sail from Budapest

Budapest is one of Eastern Europe's most appealing cities, a vibrant and welcoming capital that straddles the Danube. The history of Budapest has been somewhat turbulent - ransacked by the Mongols in 1241, occupied by the Ottoman Turks for over a century, and almost flattened by the Soviets in 1945 - but plenty of older buildings survive, including the imposing Parliament and iconic St Stephen's Basilica. Although a pedant might point out that Budapest has only really existed since 1873; up until then the city's two distinct halves, Buda and Pest, were separate towns.

Our tip

Hungarian cuisine is vastly underrated; don’t visit Budapest without trying goulash, the paprika-infused national dish.

11 October

Hungary: Kalocsa

12 October

Croatia: Osijek

13 October

Serbia: Belgrade

14 October

Romania: Iron Gates

15 October

Bulgaria: Svistov

15 October

Bulgaria: Ruse

16 October

Bulgaria: Silistra

17 October

Romania: Giurgiu

17-18 October

Arriving in Bucharest

Once known as the 'Paris of the East', it's fair to say that modern Bucharest bears some pretty ugly architectural scars from the 22-year dictatorship of the late Nicolae Ceauşescu. Of all the concrete monstrosities bequeathed by Ceauşescu, the enormous Palace of Parliament is both the most grotesque and the most fascinating, a monument to one man's staggering vanity. Looks aren't everything though, and Romania's capital has emerged from the ashes of communism as a feisty, dynamic city with some lovely parks, interesting museums and a lively nightlife.

Don't miss

The Old Town will reveal to you some of Bucharest's pre-communist treasures.

The Ship

Your home from home

Scenic Jasper in the Wachau Valley
Scenic Jasper - Panorama Suite
Scenic Jasper - Sun deck and vitality pool
The newest members of Scenic's European fleet, the 163-guest Jasper, Opal and Amber deliver a stylish and innovative river cruise experience.

What we love

On board the latest generation of Space-Ships you can expect the spacious accommodation and refined service that Scenic are renowned for, as well as a beautiful sundeck with an inviting pool.

Capacity 163 Guests
Crew 59 European Staff
Style

Relaxed and informal during the day, giving way to an elegant evening atmosphere.

Inclusions
  • All meals in all venues
  • All alcholic drinks
  • Sightseeing and excursions
  • Butler service
  • WiFi on board
  • Electronic bicycles
  • All gratuities
More about Scenic Amber

Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
Hotel Palazzo Zichy, Budapest

Our favourite hotel in Budapest

We like the Hotel Palazzo Zichy on the Pest side of the river, which used to be the residence of Count Nándor Zichy.

Tokaji aszú wine, Hungary

A taste of Hungary

If you’re a wine lover, you really should visit the world’s oldest classified wine region, known for its sweet Tokaji aszú dessert wine.

JW Marriott, Bucharest

Extend your stay in Bucharest

Stay in grand style at the JW Marriott – an imposing palace!

Corvinesti Castle, Transylvania

Explore Romania

Bucharest is the jumping off point for Transylvania and a gothic castle extravaganza.

River Cruising Uncovered

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Black Sea Explorer with Bucharest & Budapest

8 October - 18 October 2024
From £4,284 pp

Duration

10 Nights

Journey Type

Sailing from Hungary

Ports

10 Ports

Ship

Scenic Amber of Scenic

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Why Mundy?

Who we are

Founded in 1970, we have sold more luxury cruises for more years than anyone else in the UK.

Matthew Lonsdale

Mundy Cruising was the very first cruise specialist in the UK. We have been making the best cruise holidays even better since 1970.

How? Simply by offering our clients more expertise, more personal service, more unique ideas, more fascinating add-ons, more fabulous freebies and more peace of mind.

We're happy to do all of that over the phone. But if you prefer to chat face to face, why not visit us at our comfortable offices on London's Russell Square - we'd be delighted to see you.

Mundy Cruising office in Russell Square, London