Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest to Giurgiu
You'll arrive in Bucharest and then transfer to Giurgiu where your river ship is waiting. After boarding your vessel, you'll settle into your cabin and have dinner as the Danube cruise begins.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi
A local guide takes you through medieval Veliko Tarnovo, starting with Tsarevets Fortress and its impressive structure. From there you'll head to the hilltop village of Arbanasi, then grab traditional lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Veliko Tarnovo
- Visit Tsarevets Fortress
- Visit Arbanasi village
- Traditional lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Tsarevets Fortress Veliko Tarnovo Arbanasi - Day 3
Baba Vida Fortress and Belogradchik
You'll visit the 10th-century Baba Vida Fortress to see its formidable walls and towers. After that, you head to Belogradchik to walk through the ancient fortress and check out the striking natural rock formations surrounding it in the Balkan Mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Baba Vida Fortress
- Visit Belogradchik Fortress
- Explore natural rock formations
Landmarks/POIs Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Fortress Belogradchik Rock Formations - Day 4
Relaxation Onboard
This is a relaxation day on board. You can spend time on the Sun Deck enjoying the views as the ship cruises through one of Europe's most scenic river passages.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5
Novi Sad
A guided tour takes you through Novi Sad, Serbia's cultural capital, where you'll walk its charming streets and check out vibrant cultural sites. You'll have free time after, or you can optionally visit Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the Danube and explore its historic catacombs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad
Optional Activities
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
- Explore fortress catacombs
Landmarks/POIs Petrovaradin Fortress - Day 6
Kalocsa and Puszta Horse Show
The ship docks in Kalocsa and you'll head to Puszta for a traditional horse show with Magyar cowboys. There's an option to take a carriage ride, see the stables, and meet the horsemen if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional horse show with Magyar cowboys
Optional Activities
- Carriage ride
- Visit stables
Landmarks/POIs Puszta - Day 7
Budapest
You have the day to explore Budapest at your own pace. There's an optional culinary tour of the Great Market Hall to try Hungarian specialties, or you can tour the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum beneath Buda Castle. This evening you'll celebrate with the Captain's Farewell Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Optional Activities
- Great Market Hall tour - culinary tour discovering Hungarian sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
- Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum tour - explore World War II hospital in caves beneath Buda Castle
Landmarks/POIs Great Market Hall Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum - Day 8
Budapest to Airport
You'll disembark this morning and transfer to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
