Passage to Eastern Europe Danube River Cruise

Sail to lands rich in traditions

See Bucharest’s 3,000-room Palace of Parliament. Make banitsa bread with a home cook in Vidin. Explore Belgrade’s Ottoman and European treasures, including 6th-century Kalemegdan Fortress. View the Danube’s towering Iron Gate. Visit a Croatian family’s Osijek home. Witness Hungary’s daredevil Puszta horsemen. Behold Budapest’s grandeur. Once hidden behind the Iron Curtain, the eastern Danube still has secrets to reveal on this enriching cruisetour.

Sail to lands rich in traditions

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All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees

Map of the Passage to Eastern Europe itinerary

Viking Inclusive Value

All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Bucharest, Romania	This vibrant capital city is the center of Romanian culture, art and architecture.	Read More >
2	Bucharest, Romania	Bucharest is Romania’s cultural capital. Its original fortress, the first of many, was built to protect the Walachian state from the Turks.	Read More >
3	Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria	Often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River.	Read More >
4	Vidin, Bulgaria	The city retains its old-world charm with its fairy-tale minarets, domes and other charming architecture.	Read More >
5	Golubac, Serbia	This fortified medieval town sits along the shores of the mighty Danube River.	Read More >
6	Belgrade, Serbia	Situated at the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers, Belgrade is one of the oldest cities in Europe.	Read More >
7	Osijek, Croatia	The fourth-largest city in Croatia, Osijek is located near the confluence of the Drava and Danube Rivers.	Read More >
8	Kalocsa, Hungary	The quaint town overflows with Hungarian culture and is steeped in the piquant flavor of paprika, the “red gold” that flavors the local goulash.	Read More >
9	Budapest, Hungary	Budapest is aptly called “Paris of the East” for its beautiful evening illumination and reflected lights in the Danube’s waters.	Read More >
10	Budapest, Hungary	Riverside beauty, a vibrant cultural scene and elegant Art Nouveau architecture converge in Budapest.	Read More >
11	Budapest, Hungary	Hungary’s enchanting capital straddles the banks of the Danube, the majestic Chain Bridge uniting it all as a dramatic centerpiece.	Read More >

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.