Babe's Eurohash Cruise 2027

Kick off your visit to the Balken region of Europe with an unforgettable trip down the Danube river. You can start the Journey in Budapest, Hungary with sightseeing, a beer spa and the Budapest hash and then board the AmaVerde for a winding trip through history and wine. The package includes a 4-night post-cruise land tour that will take you beyond Bucharest to the fabled Transylvania area of Romania. We also get two days of touring in Bucharest (with hotel) so you will be totally up to speed on the area before the Eurohash event kicks off. 

This package includes:

The cruise – on AmaWaterways AmaVerde river ship. All the usual cruise amenities (accomodations, meals, entertainment, activities) PLUS it’s a wine themed cruise. So expect some wine tastings and presentations along the way. Speaking of tasty beverages, AmaWaterways includes beer, wine and soft drinks at lunch and dinner plus a “Sip and Sail” pre-dinner cocktail hour with complimentary wine, mixed drinks, beer and the cocktail of the day. Even sparkling wine at breakfast! Ama also allows you to bring your own beverages on board.

The tours – All the tours mentioned below are included with the package. Ama also has bikes on board if you want to grab one and take off on your own tour. 

The land package – The post cruise land package is part of the deal as well including our tour bus, 2 hotel nights in Brashov and 2 hotel nights in Bucharest prior to Eurohash and all the listed tours. Hotel breakfast as well.

And for those that book early, shipboard gratuities are included along with a double discount group rate off the current pricing. More on that below.

Here we go!

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Arrive Budapest, Hungary. 

Arrive as early as you like. Take a bike tour, take a beer bath at the spa (with unlimited beer on tap right next to the tub), explore the city and it’s history. Ama offers a pre-cruise package to Vienna (as shown on the above map) as a separate option. if you want to add that on, talk to Babe. Any stay pre-cruise in Budapest is on your own and not included in the package.

And as luck would have it, The Budapest hash runs on Sundays! (The day before we embark)

Day 1 – Monday Aug 2nd

Check-in and drop off your bags in the cabin and check out the AmaVerde, your home base for the week. There is free time to do some last minute sightseeing before we depart. Then it’s goodbye to Budapest and we start our journey down the historic Danube!

Day 2 – Tuesday Aug 3rd 

Here we are in Moacs, Hungary. Take a road trip over to Pecs for the day, go to Szekszard for a wine tasting, or take a guided bike ride along the Danube. Or you can always strike out on your own adventure.

Day 3 – Wednesday Aug 4th 

Today is Vukovar, Croatia. Discover Vukovar on a guided city or bike tour, visiting monuments like the Vukovar water tower and the historic Eltz Manor House. In the afternoon, savor Croatian wines in the Old Cellars or explore the Vucedol Museum, where prehistoric culture comes to life.

Day 4 Thursday Aug 5th 

Welcome to Belgrade, Serbia! Explore Belgrade’s vibrant streets and historic landmarks, from the Nikola Tesla Museum to the majestic Kalemegdan Fortress. Adventurous passengers can join a bike tour or hike through the city, then savor Serbian brandy and local delicacies. For a more leisurely afternoon, wander Novi Sad’s charming old town and Liberty Square, immersing yourself in the region’s rich culture and tradition.

Day 5 Friday Aug 6th 

This is Iron Gates, Serbia! Wander ancient strongholds where history and nature collide.

Visit the medieval Golubac Fortress before cruising through Serbia’s awe-inspiring Iron Gates, where the Danube winds between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. Marvel at the dramatic gorges and the striking mountainside carving of King Decebalus. Each view invites you to reflect on the wonders of this remarkable river corridor.

Day 6 Saturday Aug 7th 

Today is all about Vidin, Bulgaria where you can experience Bulgarian traditions like a local. Wander through Vidin, where ancient streets lead to the Baba Vida Fortress, a silent guardian of centuries past. Step into local life with a Bulgarian pastry and yogurt tasting, or pedal along Vidin’s sunlit lanes and let the city’s history unfold around each bend on this unique bike tour.

Day 7 Sunday Aug 8th 

Get ready to experience Rousse, Bulgaria where you can explore medieval strongholds and neo-baroque gems. Discover Veliko Tarnovo’s medieval fortress and serene Orthodox temples, or wander Rousse to marvel at the frescoed Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo. And yes, MORE wine tasting!

Day 8 Monday Aug 9th 

Alas, we’re in Giurgiu, Romania Where we have to say goodbye to the AmaVerde and her wonderful crew that has made this such a great cruise. BUT, our adventure is not over! Now we board our tour bus and take a senic ride to the legendary region of Transylvania, a place deeply rooted in myth and history. Arrive in the quaint mountain town of Bran where you will have lunch and visit the famous Bran castle, otherwise known as Dracula’s Castle. After your tour of Bran Castle, you will continue to Braşov. Considered the heart of Romania and surrounded by the beautiful Southern Carpathians, Braşov is one of the most visited cities in Romania. We’ll check into our hotel for our 2 night stay there.

Day 9 Tuesday Aug 10th 

Brasov (pronounced “Bras off”?) Enjoy a walking tour around Braşov. Afterward, Dracula lovers will be in for another treat with an excursion to Sighişoara, birthplace to Transylvania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Ţepeş, also known as Vlad the Impaler or Dracula. It’s hard to believe that this perfectly preserved UNESCO-designated town filled with resplendent pastel-colored buildings, stone lanes, medieval towers and pedestrian-friendly Old Town was Vlad’s place of birth. His home is still here, marked with a placard; however, today it houses a kitschy restaurant called “Casa Dracula.” Considered the heart of Romania and surrounded by the beautiful Southern Carpathians, Brasov is one of the most visited cities in Romania. After returning from your excursion to Sighisoara you will enjoy a walk through history as you take a tour of Braşov’s Old town before ending at your hotel.

Day 10 Wednesday August 11th

Heading to Bucharest. En route, you’ll visit the quaint mountain town of Sinaia. While in Sinaia you will visit Peles Castle. Peles Castle is considered by many to be one of the most stunning castles in Europe and a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance with 160 rooms filled with priceless European art. After your tour of Peles Castle you will depart for Romania’s capital city of Bucharest.

Day 11 Thursday August 12th

Here’s out chance to tour Bucharest before Eurohash takes us away AND we have two hotel nights in Bucharest included with our tour. This morning, enjoy a walking tour through the historic old town of Bucharest. You will observe the many changes this capital city has experienced through a mixture of architectural styles and cultural influences. Bucharest’s eclectic architecture is a mix of historical, neo-classical, communist-era and modern buildings. Your guided tour will take you through the old town and show you the most popular places in Bucharest while hearing stories of its history and getting local insights for shopping and dining opportunities. This should get us back in time for the red dress event.

Day 12 Friday August 13th 

Check out of your included hotel and transfer to your hash hotel and let the chaos begin!!!!