Start this incredible journey in Bucharest, Romania, sail to the mouth of the Danube where it flows into the Black Sea, explore the Danube Delta, visit many exciting cities along the Danube River, and end with three overnights in the fascinating city of Prague, Czech Republic.

Romania’s lively capital, Bucharest, is known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and historical treasures. With guided sightseeing, you’ll see the Arc de Triomphe-built in honor of WWI soldiers-and the ...

Start this incredible journey in Bucharest, Romania, sail to the mouth of the Danube where it flows into the Black Sea, explore the Danube Delta, visit many exciting cities along the Danube River, and end with three overnights in the fascinating city of Prague, Czech Republic.

Romania’s lively capital, Bucharest, is known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and historical treasures. With guided sightseeing, you’ll see the Arc de Triomphe-built in honor of WWI soldiers-and the historical Royal Palace Square. Travel to Fetesti and set sail for the mouth of the Danube River. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Constanta and Bulgaria’s ancient capital of Veliko Tarnovo. Visit the Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi; take pictures of Belogradchik’s eclectic rock formations and the spectacular scenery of the Iron Gates. A local expert introduces you to Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, home of the world’s largest Orthodox Church. In Pecs, Hungary, visit the Underground Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Budapest, Hungary’s lively capital, has eight bridges connecting Buda on the right with Pest on the left, and you’ll want to walk across Chain Bridge, a symbol of the city. In Vienna, Austria’s magical capital, revel in the sights of Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, and many more. In Melk, Austria, visit the magnificent 11th-century Benedictine Abbey and enjoy a tasting of the Wachau Valley’s famous wines. There’s guided sightseeing in Passau, Regensburg, and Nuremberg, and you’ll get a taste of German sausages and beer.

Your Danube River cruise vacation concludes in the "Golden City" of Prague, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. See the many historical treasures, such as Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, built in 1410, and once the envy of all Europe.

Included Features:

Day 1 Bucharest: welcome to Burcharest

Day 2 Bucharest–Fetesti (Embarkation): guided sightseeing in Bucharest; onboard welcome reception

Day 3 St. Gheorghe: excursion to Danube Delta; Km 0 celebration; onboard lecture

Day 4 Cernavoda: excursion to Constanta; guided sightseeing, visit the National History & Archaeological Museum

Day 5 Rousse. Excursion to Veliko Trnovo & Arbanassi: guided sightseeing, visit Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Trnovo, and the Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi; or guided sightseeing of Rousse

Day 6 Vidin–Belogradchik: guided sightseeing to Vidin’s fortress; excursion to Belogradchik to see the rock formations

Day 7 Iron Gates: cruise through the Iron Gates gorge; visit Lepenski Vir archaeological exhibition

Day 8 Belgrade: guided sightseeing

Day 9 Mohács: excursion to Pécs, organ concert

Day 10 Budapest: guided sightseeing, see Fishermen’s Bastion

Day 11 Budapest–Vienna: cruising

Day 12 Vienna: guided sightseeing

Day 13 Dürnstein–Melk: guided walk in Dürnstein, see the Stiftskirche; guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey; wine tasting

Day 14 Passau: guided walk

Day 15 Regensburg: guided walk; enjoy a snack at the Historische Wurstküche; beer tasting

Day 16 Nuremberg: choice of guided sightseeing or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour

Day 17 Nuremberg (Disembarkation)–Prague: travel to Prague

Days 18-19 Prague: guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds; free time

Day 20 Prague: your vacation ends this morning

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