Viking Budapest to Bucharest

[mebbob]

We will be taking Viking's "Passage to Eastern Europe" cruise from Budapest to Bucharest in late August.  Starting to look through excursions now and looking for recommendations, positive or negative.  Thanks!

[jrkstl]

1 hour ago, mebbob said:

We will be taking Viking's "Passage to Eastern Europe" cruise from Budapest to Bucharest in late August.  Starting to look through excursions now and looking for recommendations, positive or negative.  Thanks!

Greetings! Did this cruise with Viking last year and loved it. TONS of information for you here in last year’s Roll Call thread 

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2536236-all-viking-2019-passage-to-eastern-europe/

 

Enjoy!

 

Jeff

 

[mebbob]

Thank you!

 

[philw1776]

Highly recommend reading that excellent 2019 roll call thread, however excursions change year to year.  This year Iron Gate excursions have been added.

LEPENSKI VIR   9:30-1:30PM  4 HRS  $69   

Founded over 8,500 years ago along the banks of the Danube, this important Stone Age find is often called the “first city in Europe.” Enjoy an insightful presentation, guided tour and free time to learn more about this prehistoric settlement and the culture that once flourished here. Later visit the remnants of Golubac Fortress, a medieval town with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, and the eco-village of Kapetan Mišin Breg, to visit an art gallery, handicrafts and sample local favorites 

DJERDAP NATIONAL PARK HIKE 9-1PM 4H  $79    

Reserve the tour onboard after weather check?  Will it be available?  Do we miss any scenic sail?

Natural beauty of Serbia during a hike to a scenic viewpoint in idyllic Djerdap National Park. Stretching along the Danube, the park is famous for its sweeping views of the Iron Gate gorge. Park ranger guide leads you along a forest trail hiking up the 1,174 feet to the Kovilovo viewpoint. Stop for refreshments and time to admire the beautiful landscape before hiking down. Visit remnants of Golubac Fortress, an imposing medieval town, and the eco-village of Kapetan Mišin Breg, visit an art gallery, handicrafts and sample local favorites honey brandy, proja (corn bread) and pohovana kopriva at a private viewpoint. 

Link to see the easy hiking trail...      http://www.geohikingdjerdap.rs/hiking_trails/kovilovo/

 

We're on the 8 June sailing.  Join the Roll call!

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2692883-all-viking-2020-passage-to-eastern-europe/

 

 

Edited February 4, 2020 by philw1776

[philw1776]

12 hours ago, jrkstl said:

Greetings! Did this cruise with Viking last year and loved it. TONS of information for you here in last year’s Roll Call thread 

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2536236-all-viking-2019-passage-to-eastern-europe/

 

Enjoy!

 

Jeff

 

Jeff,

Appreciate the roll Call.  I used it last year to prepare for the cruise.  Every country visited was supposed to go onto the Euro by 2014-2016 but bureaucratic issues have delayed it.  Did folks tip guides & drivers in local currencies, Euros or what?

[jrkstl]

24 minutes ago, philw1776 said:

Jeff,

Appreciate the roll Call.  I used it last year to prepare for the cruise.  Every country visited was supposed to go onto the Euro by 2014-2016 but bureaucratic issues have delayed it.  Did folks tip guides & drivers in local currencies, Euros or what?

 

All of the above. And US Dollar too 🙂

 

Jeff