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Danube Delights: Capitals & Culture 11-Day River Cruise

11 Days (10 Nights)
Danube Delights: Capitals & Culture 11-Day River Cruise

Overview

Sail from Vienna to Romania on a luxury Danube River Cruise featuring Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Belgrade, Novi Sad, and the breathtaking Iron Gates Gorge.

The main attraction of this 11-day cruise is the unique beauty of the scenery along the Danube. The journey begins in the imperial city of Vienna and continues to one of the oldest cities in Europe, Belgrade, located on the border between the ancient empires of the East and West. Following the river to Romania, the ship will pass through the impressive Iron Gates, a natural gorge that separates the Carpathian Mountains from the Balkan Mountains. The journey ends at Turnu Magurele, an ancient Byzantine fortress at the confluence of the Olt and Danube rivers.

Itinerary

Your Itinerary

Statue of Archduke Charles on Heldenplatz square and Museum of N
Day 1

VIENNA

Boarding at the river port from 16:00. Accommodation in cabins. Welcome cocktail. Overnight stopover in the city. Dinner and overnight on board.

Beautiful of Aerial panoramic view in a Autumn season at a histo
Day 2

VIENNA

Full board on board. After breakfast, embark on an optional panoramic sightseeing tour of the most important sights of Austria's capital: the Opera House, City Hall, Parliament House, Burgtheater and the splendid Hofburg Imperial Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy the city at your own pace or enjoy the optional visit to Schonbrunn Palace. At midnight, the ship will leave the Austrian capital and sail towards Bratislava. Overnight on board

Top view of Bratislava, capital of Slovakia
Day 3

BRATISLAVA

Full board on board. Early in the morning we will arrive in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Our optional guided tour will offer you a tour of this imperial city. We will see, among other fascinating sights, the National Theater, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall and the impressive rock fortress. In the afternoon, we leave Bratislava for Budapest. Overnight on board.

Budapest parliament at sunrise, Hungary
Day 4

BUDAPEST

Full board on board. After lunch, we will arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary divided by the mighty Danube into two parts: traditional "Buda" and cosmopolitan "Pest". We will take an optional guided tour through the wide boulevards of the city to the famous Parliament, the Opera House, Heroes' Square, the Market Square, the Chain Bridge and the Fisherman's Bastion with its spectacular views over the city. You cannot miss Budapest at night when the city dresses up. Night stopover in the city. Overnight on board.

Budapest.
Day 5

BUDAPEST

Full board on board. We continue to Budapest. The differences between Buda and Pest create an interesting contrast between the west bank and the east bank. The hilly Buda is located in the west and is characterized by narrow cobblestone streets with a mixture of medieval and neoclassical buildings, completely rebuilt after World War II. The flat city of Pest is in the east and consists of wide boulevards with Art Deco buildings. The city presents a mixture of Turkish, Venetian, imperial and Art Nouveau styles and influences, forming an unbalanced mosaic of disparate styles. Discover it at your own pace. Overnight on board.

Buso on the Buso Carnival of the Sokci ethnic group. Busojaras (Buso-walking) in the town of Mohacs during the carnival period, Hungary
Day 6

MOHáCS

Awaken to the gentle embrace of the Danube as you savor a sumptuous breakfast aboard your luxurious vessel. Today, you arrive in Mohács, a charming Hungarian village steeped in history, where echoes of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent's conquest resonate through time. As you stroll its peaceful streets, the vibrant colors of local life and the aroma of traditional cuisine invite you to explore at your leisure, allowing the essence of this quaint town to envelop you.

For the culturally curious, an optional excursion to nearby Pécs awaits, where the treasures of Roman antiquity unfold before your eyes.

Vukovar water tower is the symbol of Croatian homeland war, Danube in the background
Day 7

NOVI SAD & VUKOVAR

Full board on board. Early in the morning, we will arrive in Vukovar, a city devastated during the Croatian War of Independence. Among the most attractive buildings in Vukovar, all damaged in the Yugoslav Wars, are the Eltz Mansion, some Baroque houses in the city center, the Franciscan monastery, the Catholic parish church of St.

James, the Orthodox church of St. Nicholas and the birthplace of Lavoslav Ruži?ka, a native of Vukovar and Nobel Prize winner. Free morning to discover the city at your own pace.

Beautiful view of the historic center of Belgrade on the banks o
Day 8

BELGRADE

Full board on board. Early in the morning, we will arrive in Belgrade, capital of Serbia and one of the oldest cities in Europe. The city is home to countless monuments from different eras and cultures, including the Kalemegdan fortress, the temple of St. Sava, Chukur fountain, the Court building, the Parliament, St. Mark's Church.

We will take an optional guided tour that will provide interesting facts about the turbulent history of Belgrade. Afternoon at leisure. Be sure to visit the Skadarlija district to taste the best dishes of Serbian cuisine.

Belgrade panorama with temple of Saint Sava
Day 9

BELGRADE

Full board on board. The Iron Gates is an impressive canyon of the Danube River on the border between Serbia and Romania. As the ship sails on, there are spectacular images of the mountains as well as important monuments, including the medieval fortress of Golubac, Trajan's Bridge, the Tabula Traiana (a slab dedicated to Emperor Trajan) and the face of King Decebalus carved into a 40-meter rock. Enjoy sailing through the most impressive gorge in Europe. Overnight on board.

Buso on the Buso Carnival of the Sokci ethnic group. Busojaras (Buso-walking) in the town of Mohacs during the carnival period, Hungary
Day 10

VIDIN

Full board on board. In the early morning, arrive in Vidin, a small town on the banks of the Danube known for housing the only fully preserved medieval fortress in all of Bulgaria. Free day to discover the town at your own pace. Or take the optional guided tour to the fortress of Baba Vida (previous reservation only). In the evening, Captain's dinner. Overnight on board.

Danube river at Nikopol Bulgaria
Day 11

TURNU MAGURELE

Disembarkation after breakfast. Optional transfer to Bucharest Airport. End of our services.

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Terms & Conditions

Palace Tours Terms and Conditions will apply to this tour.

Inclusions & Exclusions

INCLUDED: accommodation in outside cabins; full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day; beverages: house wine, tap beer, mineral water in pitchers, coffee, tea 09:30 - 23:00 on board; welcome aperitif (limited hours); 5 o'clock tea with pastries or midnight aperitif; live music; welcome and farewell cocktail with one drink included; captain's dinner; medical assistance insurance; luggage handlers on board. pax);  medical assistance insurance; porters on board.   

 

NOT INCLUDED: excursion package; beverages not mentioned; individual transfers; flights; cancellation insurance; port and tourist taxes (95€/pax/cruise), gratuities (90€ pax/cruise); wi-fi; laundry service; minibar. 

 

OPTIONAL TOURS PACKAGE "A":

  • Budapest city tour
  • Belgrade promenade
  • Vienna city tour 
  • Bratislava city tour 

IMPORTANT: If the minimum required is not met, the price of the package of 4 tours is TBDeur/pax. 

Accommodations

Technical Details

Launched - 1995, Holland | Complete renovation - 2012 | Length - 110 m. | Beam - 11.4 m. | Draft - 1.35 m. | Passenger capacity - 146 pax. | Voltage - 220 V. | Official currency on board - EUR. *Vessel classification has been given at our own discretion


Amenities

Restaurant, 3 bars, wellness area with sauna, jacuzzi and fitness area & swimming pool. Easily accessible medical services on land. All meals are served in the cozy restaurant "Panorama". You will be attended by a friendly and highly professional team. Payments can be made in Euros or with credit cards (Visa/Mastercard). Smoking is prohibited on board the ship, except on the Sun Deck.


Accommodation

All cabins (approx. 14 m²) are exterior, comfortable and tastefully decorated and have shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, telephone, safe, individually controlled heating/air conditioning. The windows of the Lower Deck cabins are fixed and cannot be opened. The Main Deck cabins have opening panoramic windows, and the Upper Deck cabins have French balconies. All double beds can be separated. Staterooms 353, 354, 359 and 360 on the Upper Deck have bathtubs instead of showers.

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