River Cruising
Nearly 4,000 kilometres of discovery, comfort and culture unfold along one of Europe’s most legendary Rivers. Follow the Danube’s shimmering ribbon from Passau to the Danube Delta and back again. Experience Vienna’s refined elegance, witness the raw drama of the Iron Gates Gorge in the Carpathians, Europe’s most spectacular River Passage and step back 7,000 years in the Bulgarian City of Ruse. Over 16 remarkable days, this cruise carries you through eight countries, revealing a rich mosaic of historic Cities, dramatic landscapes and cultural treasures.
Depart: 17:00pm Excitement fills the air as you step aboard the vessel. The evening unfolds with glasses in hand and toasts while enjoying Cocktail hour and a gourmet Welcome Dinner. Meals: Welcome Dinner
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Arrive: 14:00pm | Depart: 18:00pm Arrive in one of Europe's most Musical and Artistic Cities, Vienna. A visual feast, Vienna is home to the Imperial Palaces and countless architectural beauties. End the day aboard the vessel where a specialty dinner awaits. Optional Excursion: • Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Esztergom 07:30am | Depart: 08:30am Arrive: Budapest 12:30pm | Depart: 13:00pm Arrive: Mohács 22:00pm | Depart: 22:30pm Arrive in Esztergom, once the seat of Hungary’s Kings. Its monumental Basilica dominates the skyline. Nearby, the Danube Bend reveals itself in sweeping curves, best admired from Visegrád Fortress. Afterwards, continue to the Artists’ Town of Szentendre, rich in Galleries and charm. The day concludes with an evening of Hungarian Operetta onboard. Optional Excursions: • Esztergom, Visegrád Castle and Szentendre • AMADEUS Experience: An Evening of Hungarian Operetta Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Belgrade 13:30pm | Depart: 23:59pm Belgrade welcomes you with open energy. A City Tour introduces the Kalemegdan Fortress and the mighty St. Sava Cathedral, the largest Orthodox Church in the World. In the evening, feel the City’s heartbeat in the Bohemian Quarter of Skadarlija. Optional Excursions: • Belgrade - Serbia’s Vibrant Capital • Bohemian Quarter Skadarlija and Serbian Folklore Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Golubac 07:00am | Depart 10:00am Arrive: Donji Milanovac 13:00pm | Depart: 14:30pm The names are as imposing as the scenery. Golubac, a Town located on the Danube, which borders Romania and Serbia, is home to the Golubac Fortress. Wander the massive walls and towers, learning about its rich history. Alternatively, step into Ancient times and visit the 8,000 year old Archaeological Site Lepenski Vir. If nature pulls at your heart, spend the afternoon on a Hiking Tour of Djerdap National Park until rejoining the Ship at Donji Milanovac by lunchtime. Optional Excursions: • Visit of the Fortress Golubac • OR Lepenski Vir Archaeological Site • OR AMADEUS Active: Djerdap National Park • Stay Donji Milanovac Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Svishtov 13:30pm | Depart: 14:00pm Arrive: Rousse 18:00pm | Depart: 20:00pm By afternoon, you arrive in Svistov, Bulgaria’s Southernmost Danube Port. Choose between a journey into the Middle Ages in Veliko Tarnovo, perched above the Yantra Gorge or visit the Rock hewn Bassarbovo Monastery followed by a Panoramic Tour of Ruse, Bulgaria’s largest River Port. Optional Excursions: • Veliko Tarnovo - Cultural Capital of the Balkans • OR Rousse with Basarbovo Monastery Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Hârșova 07:00am | Depart: 19:00pm Arrive: Fetești 23:00pm | Depart: 23:30pm Leave everyday life behind as you enter the wild beauty of the Danube Delta. Travel to Tulcea, visit the modern Delta Museum, enjoy a traditional lunch before exploring the waterways by boat. Alternatively, head to the Black Sea Coast and discover Constanța. In the evening, a Folklore Entertainment awaits onboard. Optional Excursions: • Danube Delta Discovery: Full-Day Safari with Traditional Lunch • OR Constanta & Murfatlar: A Black Sea Journey with Wine Tasting • AMADEUS Experience: Folklore Program onboard Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Oltenița 07:30am | Depart: 08:30am Arrive: Giurgiu 13:30pm | Depart: 19:00pm Feeling a little French? That’s because of our Excursion to the 'Paris of the East'. Bucharest has earned this nickname for good reasons. Its love for Parisian architecture blends with traces of socialism, creating a fascinating experience. A delicious lunch in the City will introduce you to Romanian specialties. Optional Excursion: • Bucharest 'Paris of the East' and Lunch Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Vidin 14:00pm | Depart: 22:30pm From Vidin, venture into the fairytale Rock Formations of Belogradchik. Towering stone sculptures frame the Byzantine Fortress dating back to the 6th Century. Later, admire Vidin’s own landmark, the mighty Baba Vida Fortress. The day ends with a Classical Concert onboard. Optional Excursions: • Excursion Belogradchik • AMADEUS Experience: Classical Concert onboard Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nature takes centre stage during today’s panoramic cruise through the Iron Gates. Forested Valleys, sheer cliffs, rolling meadows and rugged Carpathian peaks unfold over 110 unforgettable kilometres, one of the Danube’s most dramatic stretches. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Novi Sad 09:00am | Depart: 11:30am Arrive: Vukovar 14:30pm | Depart: 20:00pm In Novi Sad, stroll along the elegant Dunavska Street and admire the Petrovaradin Fortress above the River. Churches, Synagogues and Cathedrals reflect the City’s cultural harmony. Upstream, discover Vukovar’s powerful history including Schloss Eltz before enjoying a local Beer tasting. Optional Excursions: • Novi Sad Walking Tour • Vukovar with Beer Tasting Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Mohács 07:00am | Depart: 14:00pm Arrive: Kalocsa 19:00pm | Depart: 23:00pm In the morning, step back 700 years at the historic Watermill of Mohács, followed by a tasting of traditional savoury Pastries. The afternoon opens into the vast Hungarian Puszta. Here, visit a Countryside Estate and marvel at the skill of local Horsemen. Optional Excursions: • Explore the City of Pécs • Traditions of the Hungarian Puszta • AMADEUS Experience: Jazz UP Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 07:00am | Depart: 21:30pm Early in the morning, the vessel arrives in the Hungarian Capital of Budapest for a full day of wonders. The grand Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion are just two of the architectural wonders of this city. If food is your passion, join 'An Authentic Taste of Budapest', which starts at the vast Market Hall and continues to the famous geothermal baths. In the evening, our illuminated cruise through Budapest will light up your heart, while your spirit comes alive with a spirited Folklore Show of local artists who dance, sing and enchant aboard. Optional Excursions: • Budapest - Castle Hill and Historic Wonders • AMADEUS Taste: Flavors of Budapest • AMADEUS Experience: Evening Cruise with Folklore Show onboard Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 15:00pm | Depart: 19:00pm New day, new Capital, this afternoon we arrive in the Slovakian Capital, Bratislava. Located at the confluence of the Morava and Danube Rivers, Bratislava impresses with its Gothic and Baroque architecture. During a Guided City Tour, learn the fascinating history of the City filled with local culinary delights and romance. From a nearby Hilltop, the Bratislava Castle commands vast views of the landscape, taking you to new heights as you stand atop the World. Optional Excursion: • Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: Dürnstein 09:00am | Depart: 09:30am Arrive: Melk / Emmersdorf 13:00pm | Depart: 14:00pm Choose between visiting the magnificent Baroque Abbey of Melk with Wine tasting or exploring the Wachau Valley on a relaxed E-Bike Tour with views of the Abbey. In the afternoon, enjoy the passing scenery one last time before a Festive Gala Dinner crowns your journey. Optional Excursions: • Melk Abbey with Garden Visit and Tasting • OR AMADEUS Active: E-Bike Tour Through the Wachau Valley Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 08:30am After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye. Take home unforgettable memories of an extraordinary voyage along the Danube. Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (lc)
