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Romania River Cruises

Romania is an ancient eastern European country with a wealth of history to its name, not to mention some beautiful natural scenery to experience. It borders several other European countries and indeed, one of these borders is one of the most satisfying ways in which you can experience it, as the Danube river forms much of its border between Romania and Serbia. Many Danube itineraries which start in Hungary’s capital Budapest work their way east following this watery border, through the fabled Iron Gate stone gorge and onto Romania’s celebrated capital, Bucharest by way of the port of Giurgiu.

Romania Ports

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Bucharest

Romania's capital is one of the largest cities in the whole of south-east Europe, a sprawling metropolis with a huge population and a lively atmosphere that is also home to many of the country's major ...

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Giurgiu

Giurgiu is located in the south of Romania, in the Greater Wallachia region of the country on the banks of the Danube River. It faces the Bulgarian city of Russe, which sits on the opposite ...

Romanian ports along the Danube

Giurgiu for Bucharest 

Giurgiu is the port which serves Romania’s culturally-rewarding capital, Bucharest and many Danube itineraries which venture into Romania offer overnight stays and often extended land packages to enable you to experience more of the city and also explore the Black Sea region. There are some stunning architectural treasures to unearth in Bucharest itself, including one of its oldest churches, the stunning Stavropoleos Church. It’s similar in style to many of Russia’s Orthodox places of worship and boasts a stunning interior. Whether you’re planning on taking in a performance or not, the Romanian Athenaeum is one of the city’s principal landmarks and is a splendid piece of architecture, inside and out. However, when it comes to landmarks you literally won’t be able to miss, the sprawling Palace of Parliament is always top of the list and is quite simply one of the world’s largest buildings. Don’t expect to have time to explore it all though. If getting away from the hustle bustle is more you’re thing, then you’ll be pleased to know that Bucharest boasts some beautiful parks and gardens, such as the popular Parcul Alexandru and Cismigiu Gardens, which is particularly beautiful in the spring.

The Iron Gate

You won’t in fact have to negotiate a giant Iron Gate to be granted passage into Romania during your river cruise, but even if you did it, it would prove no more impressive than this spectacular wonder. This incredible limestone cliff gorge is so narrow that parts of it actually exist in both Romania and neighbouring Serbia, giving you some indication of how much of an imposing site the Iron Gate is. The Romanian side of the gorge is part of the Iron Gates Natural Park and there is some stunning scenery to drink in as well as man-made wonders old as new such as the Tabula Traina Roman plaque which commemorates the completion of the Emperor Trajan’s military road and two dams, completed in 1972 and 1984 respectively.

Romania river cruise travel tips

  • The Romanian currency is the Leu, though you’ll only need a little of it if you’re in Bucharest for a day or two
  • Being one of the more southern European countries, Romania enjoys a particularly warm climate in summer months
  • The national language is Romanian, though minority languages include Russian, Ukrainian and German.

Romania Itineraries

Budapest

Highlights of Eastern Europe from Bucharest

07 Jul 2023 - 11 Nights

From Bucharest, Romania to Hungary , Budapest on board River Duchess

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Bucharest

Highlights of Eastern Europe from Bucharest

20 Aug 2023 - 11 Nights

From Bucharest, Romania to Hungary , Budapest on board River Duchess

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Belgrade

Black Sea Explorer - Budapest to Bucharest

05 Apr 2023 - 12 Nights

From Budapest, Hungary to Romania , Bucharest on board Scenic Jade

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