Beautiful Blue Danube and Danube Delta (Passau - Passau) (22 destinations)

Arrive in Vienna in the afternoon and immerse yourself in the city's rich history. Explore the majestic sights of Imperial Vienna on a city tour before reboarding the vessel for dinner. As night falls, we set sail for Hungary.

Spend a relaxing day cruising the blue Danube or join an excursion to Esztergom, the former residence of the Hungarian kings, and Szentendre, an artists' colony with numerous contemporary galleries and museums. Rejoin the vessel before lunch as we continue our journey down the Danube, reaching Mohács late in the evening.

Arrive in Belgrade, one of the oldest European cities, during lunch. Explore the 'White City', rich in history and culture, and visit the Kalemegdan fortress for a panoramic view over the Danube and the Sava Rivers. Take a stroll on the lively pedestrian area for shopping or join an excursion into the Serbian countryside to Kovačica's colorful naïve artists' village. Enjoy dinner on board as the vessel continues cruising.

Reach Bulgaria in the afternoon and visit Vidin, a town renowned for its centuries of history. Join a walking tour through the streets and view the many churches and Renaissance buildings. Alternatively, join an excursion to Belogradchik and visit the Baba Vida fortress for a concert. Back on board for dinner, the vessel continues.

For a little more adventure today, opt to join the guided tour to Veliko Tarnovo, the oldest town in Bulgaria, located on the steep banks of the river Yantra. Alternatively, visit the city of Rousse and the only active cave monastery in Bulgaria, the rock-hewn Basarbovo Monastery. Both excursions rejoin the vessel in Svishtov in time for lunch.

On deck, there is much natural beauty to take in as your vessel makes its way through the river's narrowest points, known as the 'Iron Gates'. Watch from the Sun Deck as the vessel passes through the steep gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains, which form the natural border between Serbia and Romania. Admire the largest sculpture on a riverbank: the face of Decebalus.

While approaching Novi Sad late this morning, view the symbol of the city on the right bank of the Danube, the famed Petrovaradin fortress. Join the guided tour to take a closer look at this fortress and see the main sights of the 2022 European Capital of Culture. Continue to Sremski Karlovci, a multiethnic town associated with wine, spirituality, and poetry. This evening, the vessel stops in Vukovar, in Croatia, located on an important trade route at the confluence of the Vuka and Danube Rivers. Opt for an evening tour to explore this bustling city, before the vessel departs for the next port of call.

The tiny harbor town of Mohács is a melting pot of nations. Join us on a morning visit to an over 700 years old watermill, one of the few where grinding is still performed by stones. Taste a typical oven pie before returning to the ship. This afternoon, relax on board or join the optional excursion to the 'Puszta' where you will visit a horse ranch for a traditional equestrian show. Rejoin your vessel in Kalocsa in time for dinner.

Early morning the vessel arrives in the Hungarian capital, Budapest. This morning, explore the sites of the town, on a city tour. In the afternoon, food lovers can enjoy the excursion 'An Authentic Taste of Budapest' which starts at the market hall. Admire Budapest's famous geothermal baths and, finally, make a stop for delicious cakes and pastry. Alternatively, visit the Baroque Royal Palace of Gödöllő, one of the most important Hungarian palaces. After an exciting day of discovery, a special Hungarian evening is planned with traditional music topped with an evening cruise down the Danube.

This morning, arrive in Dürnstein, a tiny village surrounded by vineyards, which serves as a starting point for an optional excursion to Melk and its magnificent Benedictine abbey. For those wishing to explore the artistry of Austrian winemaking a little more in depth, join the excursion to a Winzer Krems vineyard and winery. This afternoon, with all travelers safely back on board, the vessel cruises toward the port where this magnificent voyage began. This evening, enjoy the Captain's Gala Dinner.