beesKate Posted November 11, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 11, 2019 We're considering a Budapest to Bucharest (or reverse) cruise. Does it matter which direction you approach the Iron Gates from? Is it more spectacular coming from Budapest rather than Bucharest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyr Posted November 11, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I am interested in knowing this as well as we would like to do this cruise in the future. I've spent time in Budapest and Bucharest, and traveled through Romania, and I can say that a pre-cruise in Transylvania or the Danube Delta would be delightful, so one point for Bucharest to Budapest. A two or three day stay in Budapest post cruise would be nice too. I also know from experience that it's easier to fly home to North America from Budapest. When we flew home from Bucharest, it was three flights and an overnight along the way, depending on the time of year. Budapest will have nonstops to North America. I might look at flight schedules before I booked, and let that drive my decision, because it's different depending on where you live and the time of year. People also say that you can actually see the progression of Westernization traveling from Bucharest to Budapest if that matters to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesKate Posted November 11, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thanks for the info! Considering Austin has very few direct flights I hadn't even looked at flights yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caripoo Posted November 12, 2019 #4 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I don't know about the gates, but sailing into Budapest at night should NOT be missed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs4fun Posted November 12, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Imho, a cruise that ends in Budapest would be my choice - spending a few days post cruise would also be a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.M.T. Posted November 12, 2019 #6 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Checkout the videos of the Iron Gate on Youtube. They will give you a good impression of what to expect, approaching from each side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff in Torrance Posted November 14, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 14, 2019 We did it going down river with GCT several years ago. I wouldn't think it would matter from a scenic point of view. It was our first river cruise; and, felt very exotic at the time (and, would probably still be so). GCT trips always include a home visit, so we enjoyed a full home-prepared meal with a family in Croatia, including home-made wine. The river trip ending by entering the Black Sea, one night on the ship at Constanta, and two nights in Bucharest in a very modern hotel. In fact the bathroom facility was "too Modern" as is sometimes experienced, so that shower water is not contained in the shower, and a dangerous "water feature" in the lobby that had to be roped off due to several persons falling into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo-b Posted November 14, 2019 #8 Share Posted November 14, 2019 We recently did the gorge both ways starting and finishing in Budapest, just as interesting in either direction. Unfortunately the gorge was rainy both ways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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