Cruise Overview
Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this river cruise through Central and Eastern Europe, from Bucharest to Prague. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits that include the Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, and Melk’s Benedictine Abbey. Also stop in the Puszta for an exhibition of Hungarian horsemanship, cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main Danube Canal, and enjoy guided sightseeing of Prague, three overnights, and the conclusion of your wonderful river cruise adventure.Oberammergau 2010Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River Cruise
Cruise: Deluxe 14-night cruise from Oltenita to Nuremberg in an outside stateroom with hotel-style bedsBucharest: Guided sightseeing, Parliament Building, visit the National Art MuseumVarna: Guided sightseeing, visit the National Archaeological MuseumArbanassi: Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the NativityVeliko Târnovo: Guided sightseeing, visit the Patriarch’s ChurchIron Gates: Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge; Smederevo and Golubac Fortress; Trajan TableBelgrade: Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan FortressNovi Sad: Guided sightseeing, Petrovaradin FortressKalocsa: Guided sightseeing, visit the Paprika MuseumBudapest: Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen’s Bastion; Puszta excursion with display of horsemanshipVienna: Guided sightseeingMelk: Guided visit of the Benedictine AbbeyPassau: Guided sightseeingRegensburg: Guided sightseeing, visit the Old Chapel; beer tastingMain Danube Canal: Cruise in the canalNuremberg: Guided sightseeing;Prague: Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock; visit Hradcany CastleNotes:- In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.
Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Buffet breakfast (B) in Prague and Bucharest; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day Hotels Prague Hilton (SF), Bucharest Athénée Palace Hilton (SF) | 
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Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.