Summary
See the highlights of Eastern Europe on this Danube River cruise adventure through the Balkans! This vacation has something for everybody—relaxing time on your ship and stops in the most fascinating cities, with free time and guided sightseeing. Sail into beautiful Croatia, enjoy a guided sightseeing in Vukovar and discover Ilok with its 1,000-year-old winemaking tradition. Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, is one of the oldest cities in Europe, where the Sava River meets the Danube. The lively pedestrian boulevard of Knez Mihailova is dotted with charming cafés and historical buildings. You’ll also see St. Sava, the world’s largest Orthodox Church. Cruise through the dramatic views of Iron Gates Gorge, marvel at Belogradchik’s fascinating rock formations, and visit the fortress in Bulgaria’s ancient capital of Veliko Târnovo. In Arbanassi, visit the Church of the Nativity, housing an impressive collection of frescoes.
This timeless European vacation continues with a stay in Romania’s vibrant capital of Bucharest, the “Paris of the East.” A local expert will show you many of its historical treasures, such as the Arc de Triomphe. Travel to Transylvania to visit Bran Castle—of Dracula lore—the city of Brasov, and beautiful Peles Castle.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Budapest, Hungary
- Day 2
- Vukovar
- Day 3
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Day 4
- Belgrade
- Day 5
- Golubač–Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir...
- Day 6
- Vidin, Bulgaria
- Day 7
- Rousse. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion
- Day 8
- Oltenita, Romania
- Day 9
- Brasov
- Day 10
- Brasov–Sinaia–Bucharest
- Day 11
- Bucharest
Countries (3): Hungary, Romania, Serbia
Travel Cities (5): Belgrade, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Novi Sad