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11 Day Eastern Danube River Cruise with Bucharest
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- View an exciting horse show in Puszta, Hungary
- Enjoy an authentic Serbian dinner and folklore dancing
- Explore the highlights of Belgrade, a city with turbulent history
- Sail through the famed Iron Gates, flanked by the Carpathian and Balkan mountain ranges
- Discover the history in Ruse, dating back to the Ottoman Empire
- Gaze upon the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest
Short Description
7 Cruise, 2 Bucharest
Destinations
N/AActivities & Interests
N/AItinerary
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DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Hungary
DAY 2, Friday - Cruise Embarkation in Budapest
DAY 3, Saturday - Puszta Horse Show
DAY 4, Sunday - Vukovar & Osijek
DAY 5, Monday - Belgrade City Tour
DAY 6, Tuesday - Iron Gates & Scenic Sailing
DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in Vidin
DAY 8, Thursday - Ruse City Tour
DAY 9, Friday - Bucharest City Tour
DAY 10, Saturday - Full Day in Bucharest
DAY 11, Sunday - Depart Romania |
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727 Gate 1 Travel Travel Reviews & Ratings
11 Day Eastern Danube River Cruise with Bucharest
Company Reviews
Uncaring and Greedy Company
I was more than willing to postpone my trip or apply my total payment to another future trip. Instead, I lost over $4000 for the trip, airfare, excursions and transfers and was not given any other option but to forfeit more than 90% of my payment. I was also misled (by two separate agents) to believe that I would be refunded my airfare minus a $250 penalty. Instead, I now have a credit for a sum uncertain with no way to access it with an airline that only goes to one destination.
The tragic events in recent days should warrant the ability to make changes in travel plans without excessive penalties. Gate 1's policies are unreasonable given the unprecedented times we are living in.
Very disappointed with Gate 1
We’re scheduled to tour Egypt in November. However, due to the the conflict that’s happening now with Israel in Palastine/Gaza and the West Bank, we are justifiably concerned about our safety.
Our trip is fully paid, but we had humbly requested to reschedule for a later date to travel (Not asking for a refund) just to reschedule. Unfortunately for us Gate1 outright denied our request disregarding our concerns. The Arch insurance that’s offered through Gate1 essentially only covers Gate1.
Trip Insurance Scam
I have been on 12 gate 1 trips, many guest I meet are repeat gate 1'ers
Gate 1 Travel has no Covid policy and horrible tour guide
Day 1: According to Gate 1 itinerary, when we arrived in the hotel and we suppose to meet together for breakfast. There was no signage at all as where should we all go and the tour guide was nowhere to be found. Many of us ended up paying extra for the hotel breakfast which is US$30+ because we thought we need to meet the tour guide inside the restaurant. Until much later then we discovered that the breakfast was arranged in the basement of the hotel. Again, there was NOT any signage to tell us where to go. It was a mess right from the beginning. Afternoon the itinerary includes a stop at the viewing of the Perlan and the Sun Voyager sculpture, but the tour guide never did. The weather wasn’t an issue. He even insulted us on the bus saying that you guys didn’t even notice sightseeing places were missing, haha. We noticed alright, just didn’t say anything. In the welcome drink, the tour guide passed around a few papers and told us to take a photo which is our daily itinerary. A lady in our tour asked him about itinerary next day and the guide responded in a condescending manner “What did I tell you yesterday? You are not a child.” and never answered her question. He was constantly talking to us in a condescending tone of voice. By the way there is no daily itinerary posting in the hotel lobby like all other Gate 1 tours that I have joined before.
Day 2, we all noticed a few people looked and sounded very sick with heavy coughing and a few of us spoke to tour guide privately with our concerns, told the guide to tell them to put on a mask in the bus or covid testing but he did nothing. He announced on the bus in our very last day, if anyone not feeling well, please put on a mask. It was kind of late after we stayed together in a very tight space for the last 9 days especially on the bus. We are fully vaccinated and stay healthy all these times since covid hits but sadly we got home and tested, we got covid and all because Gate 1 Travel has no covid guideline in place and the guide was extremely irresponsible. We are really suffering now because of contracting Covid in this tour!
Day 5, the tour guide drove the bus with us in it and did that more than once even in the dark. He is our tour guide and by doing so, I think he had put 40+ lives in danger which is totally unacceptable. His excuse was that “boy needs to play with big bus sometimes”. Maybe that is how he felt but that is not how we feel. He has put our lives in danger! Also the female driver should never allow him to do so. Both are being irresponsible and this is a critical incident of concern.
Day 7, the tour guide skipped our scheduled sightseeing and meals without consulting us. We sat in the hotel lobby all day with very little information. It was a horrible and exhausting day for us. Way past the boarding time for the bus departure in the morning and the bus doors were still locked. No information provided as what is going on. The tour guide decided at 3:30 pm it is time to go so we board the bus and were on our way. When we checked in to the hotel, the guide said delay was due to the weather, but the people in the hotel also gave a questionable look. We didn’t arrive our next hotel till midnight.
Hotel in Hofn was dirty. In our room there was disgusting mucous snots on the wall, hairs on fresh towel, mold on bathroom wall and the dinner wasn’t good. Mentioned the problem to the front desk next day and they did clean up the snots.
Both the tour guide and the driver refused to answer basic questions. For example: I asked the driver that where are we going next and how long the drive will be? The driver replied: I know where are we going but I am not going to tell you so you will be excited when we get there. I asked again: I really want to know where are we going next and I will pretend that I am excited when we get there. The driver replied: I know where we are going but I won’t tell you so you will be very excited when we get there. I got nowhere with her which was very frustrating. I think I am entitled to know where am I going in the trip!
There were 40 passengers in the bus and I don’t know why we weren’t allowed to use the front door to get on to the bus especially when the weather was bad. Even when we knock on the door, the guide and the driver will point us to the back door while they were sitting and chatting comfortably in their own seats.
Joined many tours before from different tour companies. This time is the first time ever that we have had encountered such horrible and unprofessional tour guide and bus driver. We are extremely disappointed with Gate 1 Travel.
Gate 1 company is terrible.
Sitting in the airport 4 hours.
The person at Gateway told me they booked my flight illegally.
No compensation!!!
Do not use this company if you value your time
Details
Optional Activities
Full Day Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi
Begin the day with a scenic drive through the expanses of the Danube plains, to the city of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s former medieval capital. Tour the city that is one of the most picturesque places in Bulgaria, characterized by narrow cobbled lanes, medieval remains of fortifications and churches and an evocative handicraft market. Afterward, continue to the nearby historic village of Arbanasi, famous for its rich past and colorfully painted 15th century Church of the Nativity. Enjoy a typical Bulgarian lunch including local wine or beer.
Approximate tour duration is 8 hours.
OnDay : 8
Price : $80
Belogradchik Rocks & Medieval Fortress
Depart Vidin, and travel through the scenic Bulgarian countryside to the town of Belogradchik, nestled amidst stunning rock formations. Arrive at the fortress of Belogradchik built by the Romans and expanded over the years by Bulgarian and Ottoman rulers. The fortress also known as Kaleto, is one of the best-preserved fortresses in the country, The view from the fortress of the surrounding fascinating sandstone rock formations is breathtaking. Free time to explore on your own before returning to Vidin. Upon arrival, take a panoramic drive through the historic part of Vidin, that includes brief stops at some of its landmarks. Afterward, drive back to the ship.
*This tour will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and significant slopes.
Approximate tour duration is 3.5 hours.
OnDay : 7
Price : $40
Snagov Monastery & Mogosoia
Head outside the capital and travel north towards Snagov Monastery. Visit the 15th century Christian-Orthodox monastery, located on a tiny island at the northern end of Snagov Lake. Legend has it that the monastery is the burial place of the infamous Prince of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula. In the garden behind the church, enjoy a plum brandy tasting with local cheese. Afterward, continue with a visit to Mogosoaia Palace, the former residence of Wallachian royalty, built between 1698 – 1702. The palace is the finest surviving example of Romanian Renaissance architecture. Conclude the tour with a stroll along the beautiful manicured gardens by the lake and greenhouses.
Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
OnDay : 10
Price : $39
Full Day Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi
Begin the day with a scenic drive through the expanses of the Danube plains, to the city of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s former medieval capital. Tour the city that is one of the most picturesque places in Bulgaria, characterized by narrow cobbled lanes, medieval remains of fortifications and churches and an evocative handicraft market. Afterward, continue to the nearby historic village of Arbanasi, famous for its rich past and colorfully painted 15th century Church of the Nativity. Enjoy a typical Bulgarian lunch including local wine or beer.
Approximate tour duration is 8 hours.
OnDay : 5
Price : $80
Belogradchik Rocks & Medieval Fortress
Depart Vidin, and travel through the scenic Bulgarian countryside to the town of Belogradchik, nestled amidst stunning rock formations. Arrive at the fortress of Belogradchik built by the Romans and expanded over the years by Bulgarian and Ottoman rulers. The fortress also known as Kaleto, is one of the best-preserved fortresses in the country, The view from the fortress of the surrounding fascinating sandstone rock formations is breathtaking. Free time to explore on your own before returning to Vidin. Upon arrival, take a panoramic drive through the historic part of Vidin, that includes brief stops at some of its landmarks. Afterward, drive back to the ship.
*This tour will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and significant slopes.
Approximate tour duration is 3.5 hours.
OnDay : 6
Price : $40
Snagov Monastery & Mogosoia
Head outside the capital and travel north towards Snagov Monastery. Visit the 15th century Christian-Orthodox monastery, located on a tiny island at the northern end of Snagov Lake. Legend has it that the monastery is the burial place of the infamous Prince of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula. In the garden behind the church, enjoy a plum brandy tasting with local cheese. Afterward, continue with a visit to Mogosoaia Palace, the former residence of Wallachian royalty, built between 1698 – 1702. The palace is the finest surviving example of Romanian Renaissance architecture. Conclude the tour with a stroll along the beautiful manicured gardens by the lake and greenhouses.
Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
OnDay : 3
Price : $39
Flight & Transport Inclusions
All internal ground transport
Group Size
Small Group - 24 max
Additional Information
Additional Information:
Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Trip ID#:
gate1-HU-HR-RS-BG-RO-11DBBUDROU-PKG-23
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