Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. (Dinner),
Hungarian History in a Harbor Town. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
History and Culture in Croatia. Enjoy a brief cruise to Novi Sad while having lunch onboard. NOVI SAD, SERBIA: The Athens of Serbia. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Ilok lies on Croatia's eastern border, and has a long history of affilitation with multiple entities, including the Kingdom of Bulgaria, Kingdom of Croatia, Ottoman Empire, Austrian Empire and Yugoslavia. The Ilok Castle provides panoramic views of the city and Serbia, and several Gothic churches give visitors a look into Ilok's heritage as these structures present old art and Islamic architecture. There is also an annual wine event that celebrates the region's Traminer, Burgundy and Grasevina wines.
History and Culture in Croatia. Enjoy a brief cruise to Novi Sad while having lunch onboard. NOVI SAD, SERBIA: The Athens of Serbia. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Fortresses and Folklore. Spend your free time exploring the city on your own this afternoon on Knez Mihailova Street—Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots. Alternatively, enjoy one of the Optional Excursions on offer. This evening, you might like to join an Optional Excursion for an authentic Bohemian Dinner in the quarter of Skadarlija. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Ancient Artifacts and and the Iron Gates. Enjoy a brief sailing to Donji Milanovac. Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Ancient Artifacts and and the Iron Gates. Enjoy a brief sailing to Donji Milanovac. Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Donji Milanovac is a small town on the right bank of Lake Derdap in Serbia. The town is situated between picturesque hills, and enchanting views overlooking the lake. The Mediterranean like climate is very favorable to visitors.
Ancient Artifacts and and the Iron Gates. Enjoy a brief sailing to Donji Milanovac. Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Ancient Artifacts and and the Iron Gates. Enjoy a brief sailing to Donji Milanovac. Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge—a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
This scenic passage is truly a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Iron Gates are a narrow gorge between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. The gorge, one of the most dramatic sights in Europe, forms a natural border between Serbia and Romania.
Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Fortresses and Folklore. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard with a Bulgarian folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Fortresses and Folklore. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard with a Bulgarian folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
The former medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo is easily recognized as a historical and cultural center of contemporary Bulgaria. The cities museums are rich in artifacts and historical monuments and monasteries dot the landscape. The most visited spot in Veliko Tarnovo is the Arbanasi village. The St. Virgin Mary convent lies on one end of the village, the St Nikola monastery on the other. Exploring the village will be a memorable experience.
Fortresses and Folklore. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard with a Bulgarian folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
The old settlement of Arbanassi is situated on a high plateau with a picturesque views. Arbanassi is easily distinguishable for its impressive 17th century houses and churches with their rich interior wood-carvings, and mural paintings. It is not only the remarkable houses that are very interesting in Arbanassi. Not to be missed, are spectacular fountains with big eaves – Kokonska and Pazarska fountains and the seven Arbanassi churches are among the most remarkable monuments of Bulgarian art.
Disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest. After the visit, drive to Bra?ov for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner),
Oltenita is the ancient Constantiola, which was the seat of the first bishopric established in Dacia. In the Crimean War the Turks forced the river at this point and inflicted heavy losses on the Russians. Oltenita is also the birthplace of Romanian president Ion Iliescu. and the starting point for a day trip to Bucharest, the capital of Romania since 1862. Gracious old Bucharest is being restored following its communist past, and many of its mansions, villas, and parks -- once reserved for the exclusive use of the Ceausescu family -- are now open to the public. The city's charm lies in its patchwork pattern of different districts. The spirit of old is most apparent in the north along the Calea Victoriei and near Cismigiu Gardens, where life retains a small-town intimacy. The Civic Center, built in a different era and on the orders of Nicolae Ceausescu, is an incredible structure, as well as a powerful political symbol.
Disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest. After the visit, drive to Bra?ov for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner),
Disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest. After the visit, drive to Bra?ov for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner),
Disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest. After the visit, drive to Bra?ov for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner),
In the evening, depart for Bran Castle of Dracula lore. (Breakfast, Dinner),
In the evening, depart for Bran Castle of Dracula lore. (Breakfast, Dinner),
The "Paris of the East". Drive out the Carpathians to Bucharest; on the way, enjoy a local lunch. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue. (Breakfast, Lunch),
The "Paris of the East". Drive out the Carpathians to Bucharest; on the way, enjoy a local lunch. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue. (Breakfast, Lunch),
The "Paris of the East". Drive out the Carpathians to Bucharest; on the way, enjoy a local lunch. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue. (Breakfast, Lunch),
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast),
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
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