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1.200 Miles on the Beautiful Blue Danube (Vienna - Bucharest)

10 days
From Vienna to Bucharest
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vienna

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Vienna to Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ascent of Bratislava castle hill for views of the Danube and Old Town
    • Stroll through cobblestone streets of Bratislava Old Town
    • Wine tasting at traditional village winery in Račá wine region with local sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Package A - Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (optional excursion)
    • Package B - Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (optional excursion)
    • Package C - Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (optional excursion)
    • Package C - AMADEUS Taste: Between Vines and History - Discovering the Račá Wine Region (optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town
    Bratislava Castle
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava to Esztergom to Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Esztergom Basilica
    • Exploration of Szentendre artists' village
    • Visit to Grand Market Hall, Budapest
    • Visit to Heroes' Square, Budapest
    • Exploration of Castle District and Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest
    • Evening cruise on the Danube with folklore performance on board

    Optional Activities

    • Package A - Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (optional excursion)
    • Package B - Esztergom, Visegrád Castle and Szentendre (optional excursion)
    • Package B - Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (optional excursion)
    • Package C - Esztergom, Visegrád Castle and Szentendre (optional excursion)
    • Package C - Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Esztergom Basilica
    Szentendre
    Grand Market Hall
    Heroes' Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
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  4. Day 4

    Budapest to Vukovar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided boat tour of Kopački Rit Nature Park
    • Tasting of local fruit brandies, wines, smoked sausages, and homemade cakes in Kopačevo village
    • City walk in Osijek including baroque fortress and galleries

    Optional Activities

    • Package A - Vukovar, Osijek and Kopacki Rit (optional excursion)
    • Package B - Vukovar, Osijek and Kopacki Rit (optional excursion)
    • Package C - Vukovar, Osijek and Kopacki Rit (optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Kopački Rit Nature Park
    Osijek
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  5. Day 5

    Vukovar to Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in Skadarlija quarter)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kalemegdan Fortress with panoramic views
    • City tour highlighting Terazije Square, Princess Ljubica Residence, National Museum, and St. Sava Cathedral
    • Rakija tasting and education at Belgrade Distillery
    • Folklore show
    • Dinner in Skadarlija quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Package A - Belgrade - Serbia's Vibrant Capital (optional excursion)
    • Package B - Belgrade - Serbia's Vibrant Capital (optional excursion)
    • Package B - Bohemian Quarter Skadarlija & Serbian Folklore (optional excursion)
    • Package C - Belgrade - Serbia's Vibrant Capital (optional excursion)
    • Package C - AMADEUS Taste: Rakija - Spirits & Stories (optional excursion)
    • Package C - Bohemian Quarter Skadarlija & Serbian Folklore (optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Terazije Square
    Princess Ljubica Residence
    National Museum of Serbia
    St. Sava Cathedral
    Skadarlija
  6. Day 6

    Belgrade to Golubac to Donji Milanovac

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Arrival at Golubac Fortress
    • Hike through Iron Gates section of Djerdap National Park
    • Passage through Iron Gates canyon with views of Decebalus rock sculpture

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Lepenski Vir prehistoric archaeological site
    • Local crafts and tasting at Captain Miša's Hill
    • Package A - Visit of the Fortress Golubac (optional excursion)
    • Package B - Visit of the Fortress Golubac (optional excursion)
    • Package C - Lepenski Vir Archaeological Site (optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Golubac Fortress
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates
    Djerdap National Park
    Decebalus Rock Sculpture
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  7. Day 7

    Golubac to Svishtov to Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Veliko Tarnovo medieval town
    • Exploration of Zarewez Fortress
    • Stroll through Samovodska Street

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Rusenski Lom Nature Park with dramatic cliffs and riverside valleys
    • Package A - Veliko Tarnovo - Cultural Capital of the Balkans (optional excursion)
    • Package B - Veliko Tarnovo - Cultural Capital of the Balkans (optional excursion)
    • Package C - Veliko Tarnovo - Cultural Capital of the Balkans (optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Zarewez Fortress
    Samovodska Street
    Rusenski Lom Nature Park
  8. Day 8

    Rousse to Harsova

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Tulcea by bus
    • Visit to Delta Museum
    • Traditional lunch
    • Boat tour through Danube Delta waterways with wildlife viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Experience of Black Sea at Constanța
    • Exploration of Murfatlar wine region with tasting and lunch
    • Live folklore performances in Murfatlar wine region
    • Package A - Danube Delta Discovery: Full-Day Safari with Traditional Lunch (optional excursion)
    • Package B - Constanta & Murfatlar: A Black Sea Journey with Wine Tasting (optional excursion)
    • Package C - Danube Delta Discovery: Full-Day Safari with Traditional Lunch (optional excursion)
    Landmarks
    Danube Delta
    Tulcea
    Delta Museum
    Constanța
    Murfatlar Wine Region
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  9. Day 9

    Harsova to Fetesti to Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch), Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Bucharest
    • Local lunch in Bucharest
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Bucharest
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  10. Day 10

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast in hotel
    • Private transfer to Otopeni Airport
    Landmarks
    Otopeni Airport
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    November 2nd, 2024
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    September 12th, 2024
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    August 26th, 2024
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    This was a fantastic vacation.
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