SAVE up to $4,100* per stateroom

Bridges of History

   
Destination:
Istanbul, Turkey
Duration:
15 Days
Offer ends:
03 October 2025
Valid for travel:
Departs: 10 November 2026

Details

Begin your journey with return economy flights from Australia to Istanbul, where you'll enjoy 3 nights to explore this vibrant city at your own pace. Discover iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar, or simply soak in the city's unique blend of cultures. Next, fly to Budapest for 2 nights, giving you time to relax and explore the city's historic Castle District, thermal baths, and riverside charm before boarding your 7 night Gems of Southeast Europe Wine Cruise to Giurgiu. Sail through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania, with highlights including wine tasting in Szekszárd, cultural discoveries in Osijek and Vukovar, Belgrade’s fortress and Tesla Museum, the dramatic Iron Gates Gorge, and the medieval Golubac Fortress. In Bulgaria, visit Vidin or enjoy boutique wine tasting, and explore Veliko Tarnovo or the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo. Your journey concludes with 2 nights in Bucharest, where you'll explore Romania’s elegant capital, including the impressive Palace of Parliament, before flying home.

Fly from Sydney

Lead in Outside Balcony Stateroom – Category (AA) from $12,479* per person twin share

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Inclusions

  • Return international full-service airfare†
  • 3 nights in Istanbul at Legacy Ottoman or similar+, including breakfast
  • International full-service airfare from Istanbul to Budapest
  • 2 nights in Budapest at Zenit Budapest Palace or similar+, including breakfast
  • 7 river night cruise from Budapest to Giurgiu aboard AmaMagna
  • 2 nights in Bucharest at The Mansion Boutique Hotel or similar+, including breakfast
  • All meals on board~ with unlimited select beverages during meals and cocktail hours
  • Entertainment and complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Small guided group excursions with a variety of choices
  • Port charges, government fees, onboard gratuities and air taxes

+ Bonus Extras!

SAVE up to $4,100* per stateroom
  • BONUS: Up to $300^ USD Onboard Credit per stateroom

Itinerary

Fly from Sydney to Istanbul.

Speak to your travel agent about departures from other Australian states.

Overnight stay in Istanbul hotel, including breakfast.

Overnight stay in Istanbul hotel, including breakfast.

Overnight stay in Istanbul hotel, including breakfast.

Fly from Istanbul to Budapest.

Overnight stay in Budapest hotel , including Breakfast.

Overnight stay in Budapest hotel , including Breakfast.

Embarkation - board the ship for your Gems of Southeast Europe cruise. 

Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohács. You’ll then visit Pécs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit the UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter’s Basilica, the city’s main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Széchenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pécs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or for wine connoisseurs, you’ll want to go to the Szekszárd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. You may also take an exhilarating guided bike tour around Mohács.

Enjoy your morning in Vukovar on a guided city tour where you may visit sites such as Eltz Manor House and Vukovar’s famous water tower. Alternatively, you may see Osijek on a guided tour. For those looking for a more active experience, you may explore Vukovar on an active bike tour. In the afternoon, enjoy a Croatian wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars, famous for their Grasevina, Traminac and Frankovka wines. You can also choose to explore the Vucedol Museum, home to fascinating exhibits on prehistoric culture and one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe

Explore Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, on a city tour, which includes the Nikola Tesla Museum, encompassing the world-renowned inventor’s life and inventions, as well as the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava, the largest such church in the world. For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. Alternatively, you can hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, enjoy a taste of the region by sampling a few types of Serbian brandy paired with delicious local appetizers, including Šlivovitz, which was added in 2022 to UNESCO’s list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage.” Or explore Novi Sad, a city rich in tradition and culture, on an afternoon walking tour. Begin your tour at the Dunavski (Danube) Park; stroll through Stari Grad, the old town center; and explore Liberty Square, which is dominated by the Old Town Hall.

Visit Golubac Fortress – a medieval fortified town on the south side of the Danube River – before cruising through the Iron Gates. The Iron Gates is one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. The ancient King Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, is proudly carved into the mountainside and always captivates travelers.

Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria’s oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the largest preserved medieval castle in Bulgaria. Alternatively, visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa, a pastry you will also get to make. You also have the choice to bike through Vidin and to the castle.

Visit Bulgaria’s ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. You can opt instead to go to Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. Later in the day, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the “Little Paris of the East.” Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture.

Disembark ship. Overnight stay in Bucharest hotel, including breakfast

Overnight stay in Bucharest hotel, including breakfast

Fly from Bucharest to Australia.

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 01 Sep 2025 and are per adult in AUD, based on Outside Balcony category AA, twin share. Savings are per stateroom compared to booking each component separately. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency even after the deposit is paid. Agents may charge service fees or fees for card payments which vary. Cancellation penalties and conditions apply. †International return economy flight(s) from Perth to Istanbul and from Bucharest back to Sydney, as well as economy international flight from Istanbul to Budapest is included in the total package price. Departures from select alternate cities and carriers are offered, subject to varying price & availability, call or click continue for more pricing options. Package dates do not account for additional days that may be required to accommodate flying time. All airfares are subject to change / increase / withdrawal without notice by the airline(s) until paid in full and tickets issued. Please check that the flight itinerary dates, times & cities are correct – please note that airline itineraries use 24-hour time. Changes in air pricing and requested upgrades may require additional deposits. Fees apply for changes made after the tickets have been issued. Flight schedules are subject to change without notice, and we recommend checking your flight times with the airline at least 72 hours prior to travel. Claims for costs incurred as a result of schedule changes must be made directly to the airline concerned. Some low-cost carriers have additional charges not included in the air ticket cost for luggage (particularly US domestic flights). These costs are beyond our control and cannot be pre-paid to us as ticketing agents for the airline. Many airline carriers now charge for all baggage, meals and inflight entertainment on international flights. These fees and charges cannot be collected by the agent in advance. Each carrier and route has variations on prices and requirements. Please ask your travel consultant for a breakdown of applicable `pay direct` fees applicable to your booking or check with the airline by managing the booking online via the airline’s website. We recommend contacting the airlines directly for your seating and special meal requests to ensure that the airline has accurately noted your requirements. Airlines will often advise seat numbers but will not guarantee your seating until final boarding. Passengers are responsible for reconfirming all flights 72 hours prior to flight departure times. Flights will only be confirmed approximately 300 days prior to your departure date due to airline booking restrictions. If your booking is outside this timeframe confirmation will include the provisional flight date and routing. A member of our air team will be in contact with you once the booking window opens to discuss your preferred flight options before ticketing. Please note that flights may not operate daily or directly to your destination. Departures or arrivals may be one day before or one day after the itinerary date. Flights must be taken in the order listed on your ticket. Missing any flight segment will result in the automatic cancellation of all subsequent flights by the airline. If you wish to extend your holiday, visit additional cities, or choose a preferred airline, our team will do their best to assist with your request once flights are available in the booking window. Flight variations may incur a $150 AUD fee per person, plus applicable fare or tax differences. These will be advised at the time of your flight selection. +If the specified hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be substituted. Local tax and resort fees to be collected on arrival, estimated at $5.65AUD pp/pn in Istanbul, $5.40AUD pp/pn and €2 pp/pn in Bucharest, subject to change. ^Exclusive onboard credit of up to USD $300 per stateroom, twin share is valid on select sailings. ~All meals included in a variety of venues with unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner. Sip and Sail cocktail hour includes complimentary wine, beer and spirits. #Entertainment includes on-demand in all staterooms and suites with complimentary high-speed internet, movies, music and English-language TV shows. ± Small guided group excursions with a variety of choices, includes immersive special interest tours and hiking and biking adventures. Complimentary bicycles, helmets and Nordic walking sticks are available. Valid for new bookings only. This offer is valid until 03 Oct 2025or unless sold out prior. Offer subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Check all prices, availability and other information before booking. AmaWaterways, Cruiseco and Helloworld booking terms and conditions apply, see websites for details.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: All rates are per person in AUD, cruise-only, based on double occupancy in an entry level stateroom, and include port charges and gratuities. Rates reflect savings up to $3,750 per stateroom, based on double occupancy (solo travellers receive half); actual savings vary by itinerary and sailing date. Offer applies to select 2026 sailings and is valid on new FIT and Group reservations made from September 12 to October 3, 2025. Combinable with Combination Cruise Savings, Loyalty Benefits, and the Future Cruise Benefit Program. Tour Operators are eligible; additional restrictions may apply. Not combinable with other promotions or discounts. Offer is capacity-controlled, subject to availability, and may be changed or withdrawn without notice. Stateroom upgrades, optional land packages, visas, airfares are additional. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. $300 onboard credit is in USD, based on double occupancy ($150 per person). Solo travellers receive $150 in onboard credit. Onboard credit can be applied to all onboard purchases such as laundry, gift

shop, and hair & massage services. Offer applies to all stateroom categories, including suites. Valid on select 2026 sailings. Solo travellers must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any discounts. To redeem the onboard credit quote BDMOBC150 when making the booking. Loyalty benefits are combinable with this onboard credit offer and are applicable to past guests only. Offer is capacity controlled and subject to modifications, changes, reductions or termination without notice. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply; visit AmaWaterways.com/terms-conditions for full booking terms and conditions. CST#2065452-20

From

$12,479* | per person twin share
SAVE up to $4,100* per stateroom
Destination:
Istanbul, Turkey
Duration:
15 Days
Offer ends:
03 October 2025
Valid for travel:
Departs: 10 November 2026