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Capitals of Eastern Europe Bucharest – Vienna

16-Night River Cruise Holiday with Fly Free Offer Included

This deal expires on 31st Mar 2025
Price From $11,395*/pp

What's Included

Explore lesser known treasures on this 17 night Eastern European river cruise from Bucharest to Vienna with return flights included

Discover the “City of Waltzes,” Austria’s elegant capital and European centre of classical music. In Bratislava, view grand palaces from the Hapsburg era and delve into Budapest’s vibrant culture. Be captivated by lesser-known gems as you visit towns and cities across the Balkans. Explore Bucharest’s old-world charm, tree-lined boulevards and witness its socialist architecture. With visits to five capital cities, this 17-day voyage is sure to inspire.

With Viking Inclusive value, all you need is included.

⚓ One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
⚓ Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
⚓ Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
⚓ 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
⚓ Port taxes & fees
⚓ Visits to UNESCO Sites
⚓ Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
⚓ Onboard gratuities

Book now and Fly Free to Europe!

This voyage operates from March to November each year, pricing will vary by departure date. Ask your Cruiseabout Travel Advisor for your preferred travel dates.

YOUR ITINERARY

Date
Port
Info
Arrive
Depart
Day 1
6th Nov 2026
Bucharest

Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country’s capital ...

Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country’s capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled

Arrive
Depart
Day 2
7th Nov 2026
Bucharest

Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country’s cap ...

Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country’s capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled

Arrive
Depart
Day 3
8th Nov 2026
Constanta

Constanța is a city on the shores of the Black Sea, in sout ...

Constanța is a city on the shores of the Black Sea, in southeastern Romania. Its long history, which goes back over 2,000 years, is documented at the National History and Archaeology Museum, near the port. The adjacent Roman Mosaics complex displays tiled floors dating back to the 4th century A.D. Nearby, the Great Mahmudiye Mosque is furnished with a vast Persian rug, while its towering minaret overlooks the city.

Arrive
Depart
Day 4
9th Nov 2026
Constanta

Constanța is a city on the shores of the Black Sea, ...

Constanța is a city on the shores of the Black Sea, in southeastern Romania. Its long history, which goes back over 2,000 years, is documented at the National History and Archaeology Museum, near the port. The adjacent Roman Mosaics complex displays tiled floors dating back to the 4th century A.D. Nearby, the Great Mahmudiye Mosque is furnished with a vast Persian rug, while its towering minaret overlooks the city.

Arrive
Depart
Day 5
10th Nov 2026
Pleven
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Depart
Day 6
11th Nov 2026
Vidin

Vidin is a port town on the southern bank of the Dan ...

Vidin is a port town on the southern bank of the Danube in north-western Bulgaria. It is close to the borders with Romania and Serbia, and is also the administrative centre of Vidin Province, as well as of the Metropolitan of Vidin.

Arrive
Depart
Day 7
12th Nov 2026
Donji Milanovac
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Depart
Day 8
13th Nov 2026
Belgrade

Belgrade is the capital of the southeast European ...

Belgrade is the capital of the southeast European country of Serbia. Its most significant landmark is the Beogradska Tvrđava, an imposing fortress at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava rivers. The fort is a testament to the city’s strategic importance to the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Serbian and Austrian empires, and it’s now the site of several museums as well as Kalemegdan, a vast park.

Arrive
Depart
Day 9
14th Nov 2026
Novi Sad

Novi Sad is a city in northern Serbia on the banks of ...

Novi Sad is a city in northern Serbia on the banks of the Danube River. Standing atop a riverside bluff, much of Petrovaradin Fortress dates to the 17th and 18th centuries, with an iconic clock tower and a network of tunnels. Across the river is the old quarter, Stari Grad, site of the Gothic Revival Name of Mary Church and the neo-Renaissance City Hall.

Arrive
Depart
Day 10
15th Nov 2026
Ilok
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Depart
Day 10
15th Nov 2026
Vukovar
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Depart
Day 11
16th Nov 2026
mohacs,Hungary
...
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Depart
Day 12
17th Nov 2026
Budapest

Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by ...

Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views.

Arrive
Depart
Day 13
18th Nov 2026
Budapest

Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River D ...

Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views.

Arrive
Depart
Day 14
19th Nov 2026
Bratislava

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube R ...

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danube

Arrive
Depart
Day 15
20th Nov 2026
Vienna

Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country ...

Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the MuseumsQuartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists.

Arrive
Depart
Day 16
21st Nov 2026
Vienna

Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country ...

Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the MuseumsQuartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists.

Arrive
Depart
Day 17
22nd Nov 2026
Vienna

Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country ...

Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the MuseumsQuartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists.

Arrive
Depart

YOUR SHIP - The Viking Rinda

Beautiful and headstrong, Rinda personifies the hard, frozen earth. She is the daughter of Billing, King of the Ruthenians, and wife of Odin, father of the gods.

Description

Beautiful and headstrong, Rinda personifies the hard, frozen earth. She is the daughter of Billing, King of the Ruthenians, and wife of Odin, father of the gods.

Food and Drink

Bar
Lounge
Raffles Court & Terrace
Veranda

Technology

Interactive TV
Internet Cafe

Recreational

Library
Putting Green

Other

Boutique
Elevator
Laundry Service
Observation Lounge
Walking Track

STATEROOMS

    Suite

    Balcony Stateroom

    Oceanview Stateroom

Important Notice

The following product terms and conditions apply in addition to our Booking Terms and Conditions (available on our website) and terms and conditions of the relevant travel service provider. Prices quoted are valid for sale until 4 February 2025 for travel during the period specified (if applicable) unless otherwise stated or sold out prior. All prices are per person, twin share (unless otherwise stated), subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice. Some categories may have obstructed views. Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise stated. Airfares require full payment in order to ticket. Air value (if applicable) will be added as a discount to the balance remaining on the package after airfares are booked and paid in full. Cruiseabout holiday credit/voucher (if applicable) may be used towards air, accommodation, touring or onboard experiences on the same booking and will be applied as a discount to the holiday at time of final payment. Holiday vouchers/credits may not be used towards any deposit amounts. Components of the total price including local payments, “resort fees”, “national park fees”, “trip kitties” and food funds (if applicable) may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel consultant prior to your departure. Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted. Gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated. Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication. Additional supplier conditions and travel restrictions may apply. Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or by BPAY. Payments made in store by credit card will incur a surcharge (see Booking Terms and Conditions for further details). Prices quoted are accurate as of 30 January 2025 and may be higher depending on date of purchase and date of travel. Cruiseabout cannot guarantee that any particular product will still be available at the following prices, or for your exact dates of travel.  At the time of making your booking, prices may differ to the price displayed on the website.  Please contact your Cruiseabout Travel Advisor to obtain the latest up to date information regarding applicable prices, fees and charges, taxes, availability, blackout dates (such as school holidays), seasonal surcharges and other terms and conditions which may apply. TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLICABLE FOR BOOKINGS MADE BETWEEN 19 DECEMBER 2024 – 31 MARCH 2025 ON ALL OCEAN SAILINGS (2024-2027). Prices are per person, in Australian dollars and for Australian and New Zealand residents only. They are based on double occupancy and correct at time of printing. Prices include all advertised discounts, and all offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. All offers are only valid for new bookings and only on selected departures made between 19 December 2024 – 31 March 2025 unless sold out prior. A partially refundable deposit of AU$1,000 per person (in the form of a future cruise voucher less a AU$100 cancellation fee) is required to secure a confirmed reservation within 3 days of booking otherwise reservation may automatically cancel.Once final payment has been made, standard cancellation penalties apply. When booking airfares through Viking (including when taking advantage of a special offer that includes air travel), standard airline cancellation fees also apply. Companion Fly Free Economy Flights up to the value of AU$2,400 when booking flights with Viking.Companion Fly Free is economy flight(s) for one guest up to the value of AU$2,400 to/from Australia/New Zealand. If the flight cost exceeds AU$2,400 for that guest, the guest will cover the difference. If flights are cheaper than AU$2,400 for that guest, the unused portion of the air funds will be waived and cannot be transferred towards any other portion of the booking or any other person. Flight cost difference is to be paid at the time of flight booking.A guest can use the AU$2,400 to instead upgrade to business class or premium economy (booked through Viking) with AU$2,400 off business/premium economy airfare, with the difference to be covered by the guest. Upgrade flight cost difference is to be paid at the time of flight booking. Applicable if flights are booked through Viking and must be booked in conjunction with a selected 2025/2026/2027 Ocean or Expedition cruise.Flights are Viking’s choice of airline for selected major gateways in AU/NZ:ADL/AKL/BNE/CBR/CHC/CNS/DRW/HBA/LST/MEL/OOL/PER/SYD/WLG. Guests must return their air form to Viking within 14 business days of receiving request for flights, otherwise Viking reserve the right to remove the free air promo and apply the respective in lieu of flights discount. Valid on bookings made between 19 December 2024 – 31 March 2025. Guest may not request to change to flights included promotion post campaign end date of 31 March 2025. Viking will reach out to you or your travel advisor once flights are in the date range, at this point you may nominate your preferred departure/arrival? dates. Both guests must be on the same airline booking (PNR) and fly together in both directions.  View our full Terms and Conditions

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