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In Bucharest

• Guided transfer from the ship to Bucharest
• City tour of Bucharest with lunch
• Transfer to and overnight in a 4-5 stars hotel in Bucharest; farewell dinner and continental breakfast in the hotel
• Transfer to Bucharest airport

Suites & Staterooms 

• Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites with a walk-out balcony, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with drop-down Panorama Retractable Windows offering a wide-open view (except Amadeus Brilliant)
• Individual climate control and in-room safe 
• Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)
• Bottled water in every stateroom 

Gourmet Dining

• Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack
• Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions, draft beer, soda as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner 
• Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club
• Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

Voyage of Discovery

• Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director 
• AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions 
• Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians 
• Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration 
• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
• Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
• Massage services and hair salon
• All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare 
• All gratuities on board are included in your cruise fare

Excursions and excursion packages

Cruise your way and choose from a carefully curated selection of immersive and inspiring excursions and adventures! Select one of our packages offered at a discounted rate when purchased in advance or book individual shore excursions at regular rates on board your cruise.

Package A | for only $ 311 per person

Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance.

Package B | for only $ 472 per person

Package c | for only $ 585 per person.

Vienna – Bucharest

Prices per person if excursions are purchased on board.

You're in good hands with us from the start: Let us book you a transfer from the airport or train station to the ship port and back. The following prices apply per person per transfer:

Vienna (Austria)

Train Station - Port $ 45

Airport - Port $ 51

Vienna City Centre - Port $ 45

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“We had an enjoyable experience.” Emmanuel, traveled in June 2024

• River Cruise
• Embark on a remarkable cruise that takes you through six captivating countries: Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania with stops in 9 unforgettable cities.
• Wander through Vienna, renowned as a bastion of classical music and a historic imperial city in Europe.
• In Bratislava, uncover a wealth of captivating sites including the National Theatre, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall, and the awe-inspiring rock fortress.

“This was a fantastic vacation.” Bart, traveled in August 2024

• Explore Bucharest's historic landmarks
• Navigate the Danube Delta's waterways
• Stroll along Constanta's Black Sea coast

“The food was great, entertainment good, and the crew were very accommodating.” John, traveled in May 2024

• Explore Predeal, Romania's highest city
• Tour Sighisoara's UNESCO-listed medieval town
• Visit Bran Castle, the legendary Dracula's home

• Explore Bucharest's vibrant Victory Avenue
• Tour the historic sites of Rousse by bike
• See Belogradchik's rocks and Baba Vida Fortress

• Explore Bucharest's historic boulevards
• Tour the ancient city of Veliko Tarnovo

“Very good tour - excellent guides, very knowledgeable and fun!” Rata, traveled in August 2018

• Sightseeing
• Marvel at Bulgarian hill towns
• Relax on deck on the Danube
• Visit Vlad the Impaler's tomb

• Explore Bucharest's vibrant cityscape
• Tour the Palace of Parliament's grand halls
• Cruise through the Iron Gates' dramatic gorges

• Explore Bucharest, the 'Little Paris' of the East
• Discover the UNESCO-listed Danube Delta
• Tour Constanta and step on the Black Sea beaches

• Explore Bucharest's vibrant mix of architecture
• Tour Ceausescu's lavish Spring Palace
• Discover Silistra's role in the Russian-Turkish wars

• Explore Bucharest's historic and modern mix
• Tour Belogradchik's unique rock formations
• Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates

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Program Overview

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• Exclusively chartered, 13-day voyage featuring two nights in Bucharest, Romania, and a 9-night luxury cruise along the fabled Danube River—one of the greatest river journeys in the world.
• Visit seven countries (Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania) and five capital cities.
• Experience the best of Eastern Europe on this exclusive land and river itinerary.
• Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates dividing the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains.
• See the best of Eastern Europe during autumn, an ideal time of year to visit.
• Vienna Pre-Program and Transylvania Post-Program Options.

Start the day on the Buda side of the river to see Castle Hill and visit St. Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion. In Pest, see the Parliament Building, the second-largest in Europe. At UNESCO‑inscribed Heroes’ Square, admire monuments honoring Magyar chiefs who established the Kingdom of Hungary. Along Andrássy Avenue, see the Hungarian State Opera House and the Chain Bridge that links Pest to Buda.

This evening, after dinner on board the ship, you will see the best of Budapest on a nighttime illumination cruise. Watch the city’s glittering historical landmarks light up the sky as they reflect off the Danube.

Your land tour in Bucharest begins with an authentic lunch at a local restaurant and a visit to the National Art Museum of Romania, located in the 19th-century Royal Palace in Revolution Square.

Check in to the InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest .

Today, you will visit the immense Palace of Parliament, the world’s second-largest administrative building, and the National Village Museum. The largest of its kind in Europe, this open-air ethnographic museum features a collection of 50 buildings representing the history and design of Romania’s rural architecture.

Enjoy a Farewell Reception at the hotel this evening.

Dates & Rates

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements waived for solo travelers wishing to reserve in categories C1 & C4! This offer is limited capacity controlled. Once capacity is filled single price goes to 200% of the per person double price and are subject to availability. Port taxes in the amount of $95 per person are included in the prices listed below. Deck plans available upon request.

Stateroom with small panoramic window.  Haydn Deck, midship.

Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling panoramic window that lowers to  French-balcony  height.  Strauss deck, aft.  (limited availability).

Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling panoramic window that lowers to  French-balcony  height.  Strauss deck, aft and midship.  (limited availability).

Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling panoramic window that lowers to  French-balcony  height.  Mozart deck, aft and midship.  (limited availability).

Suite with  private balcony  (sliding glass doors with railing), sofa and bath robes.  Mozart Deck, midship.

Pre / Post - Program

Vienna pre-program option.

Transylvania Post-Program Option

Extend your tour by three nights to explore the treasures of medieval Transylvania. Highlights include the 19th‑century Peles Castle; the imposing, 14th‑century Bran Castle (believed to have inspired the Dracula story); the Black Church in Brasov; the UNESCO World Heritage‑designated Sighisoara; and UNESCO‑inscribed Prejmer, the largest fortified church in southeast Europe. Spend two nights in the Aro Palace in Brasov and one night in the 5‑star InterContinental Athénée Palace Hotel Bucharest .

Pre- and Post-Program Options are available at an additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.

The Pre- and Post-Program Options are available at an additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.

Guest Speaker

Jonna mendez.

A retired CIA intelligence officer, Jonna Hiestand Mendez served as a Chief of Disguise for the agency’s Office of Technical Services. During her 27-year career, her responsibilities included preparing the CIA’s most highly placed foreign assets to gather intelligence using espionage technology and techniques. With expertise in operational disguise and identity transformation, Jonna later focused her efforts in the most difficult and hostile areas, where she and her colleagues matched wits with the Soviet KGB, the East German Stasi and the Cuban DGI. 

Over her career, Jonna has briefed presidents and prime ministers and has lectured extensively. In addition, she and her late husband, Antonio Mendez, co-wrote several books, including “Spy Dust,” “Argo” and “The Moscow Rules.” Her latest book, “In True Face: a Woman’s Life in the CIA, Unmasked,” about her life as a female spy at the height of the Cold War, was published in March 2024.

A recent recipient of the Patriot Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution for “lifelong service to America in the defense of freedom,” Jonna is also a founding Advisory Board member of the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.

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• Only 84 stylish suites and staterooms, each with a river view. • All meals are included on board the river boat, as well as wine and beer served with lunch and dinner. • Luxury amenities of a stylish deluxe hotel.

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Danube River Cruise with Dracula's Castle

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AUSTRIA, SLOVAKIA, HUNGARY, CROATIA, SERBIA, ROMANIA, AND BULGARIA

Sail down the Danube River stopping at some of Eastern Europe’s most fascinating cities—from Vienna and Budapest to Belgrade and Bucharest. Before setting sail, go sightseeing in Vienna, which features beautiful palaces and modern architecture. Then, depart on the ship to Bratislava, Slovakia where you’ll explore the sights around Old Town. The next stop down the river takes you into Hungary for a visit to Budapest. You’ll tour the city and then have a full day to discover sights at your leisure. Sail along the picturesque Drava River to Croatia for a day around Vukovar and then set your sights on Serbia, with stops at the charming cities of Novi Sad and Belgrade. Admire the stunning vistas as we cruise to Bulgaria, bringing you to Vidin. From Bucharest, we’ll travel to Brasov and nearby Bran where the highlight is the mystical Vlad Tepes Dracula’s Castle.

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Itinerary at a Glance

Tour Itinerary:

• 10-night Danube Cruise to Vienna (Austria), Bratislava (Slovakia), Budapest (Hungary), Vukovar (Croatia), Novi Sad (Serbia), Belgrade (Serbia), Vidin (Bulgaria)
• 2 nights in Brasov (Romania)
• 1 night in Bucharest (Romania)

Tour Highlights

• Hofburg Palace (Vienna)
• St. Martin’s Cathedral (Bratislava)
• Matthias Coronation Church (Budapest)
• Gypsy Concert (On Board – Budapest)
• Walking Tour with Concert (Vukovar)
• Kalemegdan Fortress (Belgrade)
• Authentic Serbian Lunch with plum brandy
• Iron Gates Gorge
• Baba Vida Fortress (Vidin)
• Palace of Parliament (Bucharest)
• Peles Castle
• Brasov City Tour
• Dracula’s Castle

Your Tour Includes

• 10-night cruise on the Danube River
• Two nights in a Brasov hotel
• One night in a Bucharest hotel
• 35 meals: 14 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 12 dinners plus 2 glasses of wine or beer with lunch and dinner on cruise
• All on board activities, themed dinners, and special services including early riser breakfast, afternoon cakes & tea, 24/7 coffee station, late night snacks and entertainment each evening
• Comprehensive sightseeing tours, shore excursions, onboard lectures, folklore performances, and concerts
• Professional English-speaking Cruise Manager and local English-speaking guides throughout

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Note: Flights may not be available on all departures.

You can find more details on the Before You Depart page.

Day 1: Arrive Vienna (Austria)

Welcome to Vienna, the splendid capital of Austria and the center of the Hapsburg Empire. Travelers should make their own way to our cruise ship for embarkation. This evening, we'll enjoy a welcome cocktail followed by an orientation briefing and reception and then dinner.

Day 2: Set Sail from Vienna

Today, we'll explore Vienna's glorious past as we embark on an included panoramic tour that takes us along the Ring Boulevard, past Emperor Franz Josef's Hofburg Palace and the State Opera to the Cathedral of St. Stephen's. This afternoon is free for us to explore Vienna independently. Our Cruise Manager can assist us in arranging tickets for an optional concert or cultural performance. We'll set sail from Vienna late this evening.

Day 3: Bratislava (Slovakia)

Welcome to Slovakia! This morning, our walking tour takes us to Bratislava's lovely city center, past St. Martin's Cathedral and the Primate's Palace. Our sightseeing ends with a walk through Old Town where we'll see Michael's Gate, Michael's Tower, the Main Square, Old Town Hall, and the Slovak National Theatre. We'll return to our ship for lunch and then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore Bratislava at our own pace. Our dinner is back on board with the evening free to waltz the night away!

Day 4: Budapest (Hungary)

We'll spend our morning cruising the Danube River to Budapest. This afternoon, our motorcoach tour of this lovely city includes some of the most popular sights: The Parliament Building, St. Stefan Cathedral, the Opera, the Square of Heroes, (the Millennium monument) and the town park with the Vajdahunyad Castle, etc. During our tour, we'll enjoy stops at the Square of Heroes, the Fisherman's Bastion and Gellert Hill. The rest of our evening is at leisure.

Day 5: Budapest (Hungary)

Today, we have a full day at leisure to explore Budapest independently. Consider joining our Cruise Manager for an optional walking tour of downtown Budapest. Prior to dinner we can enjoy a short live concert of Hungarian Gypsy music performed in the lounge. This evening, we'll set sail and begin cruising to our next destination.

Day 6: Vukovar (Croatia)

After breakfast this morning, we can head up to the sun deck to take in the beautiful vistas as we sail into Vukovar, Croatia. This afternoon, after entry formalities, we'll depart on our walking tour. Afterward, we can enjoy free time to explore the city at leisure before returning to the ship for dinner.

Day 7: Novi Sad (Serbia)

Welcome to Serbia! When we wake up this morning, we'll say "hello" to Novi Sad, Serbia's lively university town. We'll be delighted by our walking tour through the town center and its gorgeous pedesrian-friendly nooks and corners dotted with restaurants and people-watching cafés. After our tour, we'll have free time to explore the charming streets or we can join an optional tour to the local winery for a wine, cheese, and honey tasting. This evening, we'll continue sailing towards Serbia's vibrant capital, Belgrade, also known as "White City."

Day 8: Belgrade

We'll witness "new" Belgrade today as it rebuilds and once again warmly welcomes Western visitors. Located on a hill at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, this ancient city dates back to the Roman Empire and was destroyed and rebuilt several times during its tumultuous history. This morning's tour of the city highlights includes the Kalemegdan Fortress, the imposing St. Sava Cathedral and the cobblestone bohemian quarter of Skadarlija. For lunch we will venture to an authentic Serbian restaurant, where you will meet a Serbian multi-generation family and enjoy a wonderful taste of Serbian home-made food, unlimited drinks, live music, and hospitality. We will return to the ship and after dinner, you'll be entertained by a local folklore ensemble featuring dancers and musicians dressed in colorful costumes.

Day 9: Sailing through the Iron Gates (Serbia)

This morning, we'll savor the beautiful vistas while leanring about the fascinating history of the Balkans. After lunch, we'll enjoy one of the highlights of our voyage: passage through the impressive Iron Gates Gorge and the gigantic Djerdap Lock where the Danube surges down from the Carpathian Mountains. The views along the two-mile-long gorge are spectacular! This evening, we'll arrive in Vidin, Bulgaria, and enjoy a festive Captain's Farewell dinner on board.

Day 10: Vidin (Bulgaria)

This morning, we'll embark on a walking tour of this delightful Bulgarian river port highlighted by a visit to the 13th-century fortress named "Baba Vida" ("Grandma Vida"), the best-preserved medieval fortress in the country. Afterward, we'll have some free time for strolling and shopping or we can consider joining the optional Belogradchik Rock excursion.

Day 11: Bucharest – Sinaia – Brasov

Today, we'll disembark and depart by road for Sinaia, stopping to visit the magnificent Peles Castle, a former summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family. Afterward, we'll continue to Brasov, a medieval resort town set high in the scenic Carpathian Mountains.

Day 12: Dracula's Castle Excursion

This morning, we'll enjoy a tour of Brasov including Town Square and the renowned Black Cathedral. Later, we'll continue to the nearby town of Bran where the highlight of our visit is a tour of the mystical Vlad Tepes Dracula's Castle. This afternoon is at leisure so we can explore lovely Brasov independently.

Day 13: Brasov – Bucharest

After breakfast, it's time to check out of our hotel and board our bus for our leisurely 2-hour ride back to Bucharest for a half-day city tour prior to checking into our hotel. This evening, we'll enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner with live entertainment at one of the city's renowned restaurants.

Day 14: Depart Bucharest

Our tour comes to an end after breakfast this morning.

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Ms river sapphire.

Refurbished in 2020, this 164-passenger premium vessel offers a casual and friendly ambiance. Cabins are spread over three decks with the lower deck featuring windows that do not open, and the middle and upper decks featuring floor to ceiling French balconies. While onboard, enjoy the restaurant, panorama lounge, sun deck, and fitness room. The onboard currency is the Euro and Visa and Mastercard are also accepted.

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Eroilor Nr. 27 Brasov, Romania

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Calea Victoriei 37B Sector 1 010061, Bucharest, Romania

Optional Tours

Enhance your trip with these optional tours. Indicated optional tours are available to pre-book when you reserve your trip and can be added to your reservation up to final payment. This is the best option to guarantee your spot on your preferred optional tour! Optional tours require a minimum number of participants. Optional tours are non-refundable unless they do not operate.

Some optional tours can be purchased in-destination and may cost extra. The payment methods and currency information to purchase tours in-destination will be provided on final documentation.

Classical Music Concert

Day 2 Evening Tour. €79 per person

Quite rightfully, Vienna is often called the "Musical Capital of the World". Enjoy a concert in the heart of Vienna at Kursalon Wien, an exclusive and splendid building of the 19th century built in the Italian Renaissance style. In the very place where Johann Strauss used to direct his orchestra from the position of first violin, enjoy the essence of Vienna's classical music! The Salonorchester Alt Wien, one of the best-known interpreters of classical Viennese music, presents an evening full of Viennese charm with waltzes, polkas, arias and duets, as well as operetta and piano concerto melodies. Accompanied by excellent opera vocalists and our enchanting ballet soloists, Vienna's classical music reveals itself as a living firework display for all the senses.

Payable by cash only on the ship (Euros)

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Walking Tour of Downtown Pest

Day 5 Morning Tour. €20 per person

Join your Cruise Director for a delightful stroll down Vaci Utca, the city's main pedestrian promenade full of shops, cafes, and beautiful people! Your stops will include the Great Market Hall and Gerbeaud, the oldest sweet shop in Budapest which opened in 1858! Your tour ends with a delightful ride aboard an old-fashioned tram back to the docking location.

Krusedol Monastery & Wine Tasting

Day 7 Afternoon Tour. €42 per person

Travel by motor coach through the Serbian countryside for a visit to Krusedol Monastery, located on the nearby mountain of Fruska Gora where more than 15 Serbian orthodox monasteries were built in medieval times. Well renowned for its fresco paintings dating from the early 16th century, the monastery is also a burial place for legendary personalities throughout Serbian history, such as King Milan Obrenovic and Duchess Ljubica. On the way back, stop in Sremski Karlovci, center of wine production in the region. Here we'll visit the Zivanovic family whose members have been producing their private label "Bermet" wine for over a century and whose products have been enjoyed by members of the Habsburg Monarchy as well as the Russian Tsars! Our hosts will welcome us to their large garden, including a wine cellar, and the "Museum of Honey". In this lovely ambiance we'll enjoy several varieties of wine including "Bermet", accompanied by their own organic honey!

Belogradchik Rocks

Day 10 Afternoon Tour. €45 per person

Take the tour to the most famous natural phenomena in the region, Belogradchik Rocks. This rocky fairy-tale is spread from west to east and it is 30km long and 3km wide. The most attractive rocks are around the town and named as The Madonna, The Monks, The Rider, The Dervish, The Bear, Adam and Eve, The Castle, The Little Shepherd, The Mushrooms, The Lion and many others. The Belogradchik fortress is situated at an altitude of 610 m above sea level. Experience the memorable view from the top of the fortress.

Important Note: This tour is only recommended for active walkers, as it requires going up steps and slopes for a full experience.

What to Expect

Max group size: 24 travelers, activity level: level 1.

Expect most included touring to require walking and standing periods up to 3 hours at a time (up to 2 times per day) on easy terrain with some light stairs. Learn More

Pacing Level: Leisurely

Expect half-day tours most days with a free day in most cities to explore independently. There are few to no early mornings and/or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you may expect to stay in most accommodations for 4+ nights. Learn More

New in 2025: ETIAS Visa Waiver Required for U.S. Passport Holders

A valid passport is required for international tours. Effective for travel in 2025, U.S. passport holders are required to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver. Please visit our Passports & Visas page to learn more about any required actions, next steps, and additional costs.

The ship may dock in uneven terrain. Travelers may encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps, and significant slopes on the shore excursions.

For more detailed information about this tour and destination, visit our Before You Depart section.

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• Vienna to Bucharest Bucharest to Vienna
• Day 1 Vienna, Austria
• Day 2 Vienna, Austria
• Day 3 Vienna, Austria
• Day 4 Bratislava, Slovakia
• Day 5 Budapest, Hungary
• Day 6 Budapest, Hungary
• Day 7 Mohács, Hungary
• Day 8 Vukovar, Croatia
• Day 9 Novi Sad, Serbia
• Day 10 Belgrade, Serbia
• Day 11 Donji Milanovac, Serbia
• Day 12 Vidin, Bulgaria
• Day 13 Pleven, Bulgaria
• Day 14 Constanța, Romania
• Day 15 Bucharest, Romania
• Day 16 Bucharest, Romania
• Day 17 Bucharest, Romania

Vukovar, Croatia

Vučedol culture flourished in Vukovar from 3000 to 2200 BCE, making this archaeological park one of the most important in Europe. However, the town is better known for its recent history; in 1991, Vukovar came under siege during the Yugoslav Wars, becoming the only town in Europe to have suffered such destruction since World War II. Notable buildings have now been restored, including the Eltz Manor and the Baroque Church of St. Nicholas. Vukovar’s streets are best explored on foot; the town carries the echoes of the war and stories of bravery of those who lived here.

Ilok, Croatia

Ilok’s vineyards have helped to firmly cement Croatia’s position on every oenophile’s map. For more than two millennia, the town has been producing some of the region’s finest wines, thanks to its superior soil and the climate of the surrounding hillsides. In the town, wine cellars can be found on every street, providing ample opportunity to sample a hearty vintage, and the remains of a Roman fort with evidence of a water supply system can still be seen. The 15th-century Ilok Castle presides over the medieval town, offering magnificent views of the Danube.

Shore Excursions

Shore excursions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

Osijek Citadel & Vukovar’s Eltz Manor Museum

Enjoy a guided walk in Osijek’s Old Town and visit the Eltz Manor in Vukovar.

Highlights of Croatia

See the best of eastern Croatia as you explore Osijek and enjoy lunch with a local family.

The Town of Ilok & Wine Tasting

Visit the charming town of Ilok and indulge yourself in a wine tasting after a leisurely stroll.

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Explore Lesser-known Treasures

Discover the “City of Waltzes,” Austria’s elegant capital and European center of classical music. In Bratislava, view grand palaces from the Hapsburg era and delve into Budapest’s vibrant culture. Be captivated by lesser-known gems as you visit towns and cities across the Balkans. Explore Bucharest’s old-world charm, tree-lined boulevards and witness its socialist architecture. With visits to five capital cities, this 17-day voyage is sure to inspire.

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Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances

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Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows

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