LOWER DANUBE WITH HUNGARY, SERBIA, BULGARIA & ROMANIA
And now for something completely different—a spectacular foray into the less-traveled Balkans! From Budapest, the irrepressible Queen of the Danube, begin your cruise in style during an evening departure amidst the Hungarian capital’s twinkling lights. On to Mohács, where decisive battles in 1526 and 1687 marked the beginning and end of the Ottoman Empire’s control of Hungary—and whose colorful Busó culture is positively captivating. In Serbia, stop in Novi Sad for a choice of excursions, like a wine and honey experience, authentic ethno farm visit, or the massive Petrovaradin Fortress; in pretty Donji Milanovac, the City of 100,000 Roses; and the capital, Belgrade, one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. On to Vidin in Bulgaria, one of the river’s southernmost sections, and Giurgiu, Romania. Along the way, enjoy scenic cruising through the rugged Iron Gates Gorge—spectacular!
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.