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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest, 2 Nights in Transylvania & 1 Night in Budapest

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  • Aerial sunset panorama of Bucharest’s city center with glowing streets and historic buildings.
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  • Red-roofed old town of Brasov with the Black Church nestles beneath lush green Mount Tampa.
  • Historic hilltop town of Veliko Tarnovo viewed from a stone bridge lined with visitors.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bucharest's trendy shops, cafés, and museums
    • Visit beautiful homes and churches along Victory Avenue
  3. Day 2

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia
    • Visit Cantacuzino Castle
    • Local lunch
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Cantacuzino Castle
  4. Day 3

    Brașov

    Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brașov
    • Tour of Bran Castle
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Brașov
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  5. Day 4

    Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita

    Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion in Bucharest
    • Visit Royal Palace Square
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace Square
  6. Day 5

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi

    Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Bike tour in Rousse, OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and visit to Holy Trinity Church, OR Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage), OR Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Church
    Ivanovo Rock Churches
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
  7. Day 6

    Vidin

    Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Hike to Baba Vida Fortress, OR Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik's rock formations, OR Winery tour and tasting with guided sightseeing of Vidin
    • Bulgarian folklore show on board
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
  8. Day 7

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia

    Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Visit Golubac Fortress
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Lepenski Vir
    Golubac Fortress
  9. Day 8

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided Bike Tour along the Danube, OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
  10. Day 9

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Hike to Petrovaradin, OR Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci, OR Guided Tour of Novi Sad
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin
    Museum of Beekeeping
    Živanović Wine Cellar
  11. Day 10

    Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia

    Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided Bike Tour in Ilok to Principovac Castle and Estate, OR Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting
    • Choice of: Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting, OR Walking tour of Vukovar
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Principovac Castle and Estate
  12. Day 11

    Baja - Pécs & Mohács, Hungary

    Baja - Pécs & Mohács, Hungary
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács and St. Nicholas Watermill, OR Guided Tour to Pécs with underground tombs and organ concert
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Christian Underground Tombs
  13. Day 12

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chain Bridge
    • Visit cafés and pubs
    • Hike through hills above the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
  14. Day 13

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    67
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    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
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