Cruise Overview
A deluxe Danube River cruise from Vienna to Bucharest is the highlight on this fascinating getaway through Eastern Europe. Sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and see the sights with a Local Guide in each city, including Vienna, the “City of Music.” Along the way, explore the Hungarian capital of Budapest, paprika country’s Kalocsa, the Petrovaradin Fortress at Novi Sad, Serbia’s Belgrade, Bulgaria’s Arbanassi and Veliko Târnovo, and Varna on the Black Sea. Your adventure concludes with guided sightseeing and an overnight in Romania’s lively capital of Bucharest.
Cruise: Deluxe 9-night cruise from Vienna to Oltenita in an outside stateroom with hotel-style bedsVienna: Guided sightseeingBudapest: Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen’s BastionKalocsa: Guided sightseeing, visit the Paprika Museum;Novi Sad: Guided sightseeing, Petrovaradin FortressBelgrade: Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan FortressIron Gates: Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge; Trajan TableVeliko Târnovo: Guided sightseeing, visit the Patriarch’s ChurchArbanassi: Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the NativityVarna: Guided sightseeing, visit the National Archaeological MuseumBucharest: Guided sightseeing, Parliament Building, visit the National Art MuseumNotes:- 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 Vienna 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 Vienna Hilton Stadtpark (D), 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.