Beautiful Blue Danube and Danube Delta (Passau - Passau) (21 destinations)

Arrive in the artistic city of Vienna, home to Imperial palaces and architectural beauties. Walk the historic streets that Mozart and Beethoven once roamed during a guided city tour. As the day ends, return to the vessel for a specialty dinner.

Today offers a choice of relaxing on board or joining an excursion to the Basilica of Esztergom, Hungary's largest church. Follow this with a guided tour to the artists' village of Szentendre. The vessel then continues towards Budapest, the 'Queen of the Danube'.

Arrive in Serbia's capital, Belgrade. Join a city tour in the afternoon, visiting the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Cathedral of St. Sava. Alternatively, explore the artistic traditions of the village of Kovačica. In the evening, discover the lively artists' quarter of Skadarlija.

Visit the imposing Golubac Fortress in the town of Golubac, located on the Danube's border with Romania and Serbia. Alternatively, step into ancient times at the 8,000-year-old archaeological site Lepenski Vir or join a hiking tour of Djerdap National Park.

Arrive in the quaint Bulgarian port of Svishtov in the afternoon. Explore the medieval city of Veliko Tarnovo or the massive rock monastery of Bassarbovo before boarding the ship at Rousse, Bulgaria's largest river port.

Spend a full day exploring Bucharest, the capital city of Romania. Admire the imposing architecture and lively cultural scenes before having lunch at a local restaurant. Rejoin the ship at Fetești in the evening.

Experience the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve on a full-day excursion. Discover the breathtakingly beautiful wetland biotope, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in flora and fauna. Alternatively, venture into Constanța, the oldest city on the Black Sea coast.

Experience the natural wonder of the Iron Gates, the river's narrowest point between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. Look out for the small monastery church of Mraconia and the enormous rock sculpture of the Dacian King Decebalus near Dubova.

Visit the tiny harbor town of Mohács, a cultural melting pot. Watch a working stone water mill and sample a local oven pie. Spend the afternoon back on board or venture out to the 'Puszta' for a traditional horse show.

Spend a full day in the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Visit the grand Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion. If you're a foodie, join 'An Authentic Taste of Budapest' which starts at the vast market hall and continues to the famous geothermal baths.

Arrive in the Slovakian capital, Bratislava. Learn about the city's fascinating history filled with local culinary delights and romance during a guided city tour. From a nearby hilltop, the Bratislava Castle commands vast views of the landscape.

Dock in Dürnstein in the morning and join a tour to the eye-catching Baroque Benedictine abbey of Melk. After lunch on board, enjoy great views from the sun deck as you cruise further upstream. In the evening, the Captain's Gala Dinner awaits you.