On this fascinating cruise, discover some of the most vibrant and diverse countries of Eastern Europe and the Balkans. See everything from Roman ruins to Ottoman forts, Hapsburg palaces to the monumental relics of communism. Sail through the broad Hungarian plains, and the dramatic Iron Gates between Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria. Continue all the way to the Black Sea, past villages where life has changed little, to bustling Constanta on the Black Sea Riviera. Extend your journey with extra time in Vienna.

Included Tour Features
Sightseeing Highlights

• Budapest City tour
• Kalocsa City tour and horsemanship display.
• Belgrade City tour
• Svistov Full–day excursion to Veliko Turnovo and Arbanassi with lunch
• Constanta City tour & Black Sea excursion
• Bucharest City tour and visit to the Parliament Palace. Full day excursion to Transylvania with lunch and visit to Sinaia Monastery and Bran Castle. Illuminations Tour with a traditional dinner and floklore show.

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Dining Highlights
On–board dining & entertainment. Welcome onboard dinner

• All meals on board ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner
• 1 Highlight lunch on an excursion to Veliko Turnovo and Arbanassi
• 1 highlight lunch on an excursion to Sinaia & Bran
• 1 farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Bucharest
  (See day–by–day itinerary)

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First Class Travel Highlights

10–Days (9–nights Cat. 4 Moselle) deluxe cruise in an outside cabin onboard the River Dunchess. Hotel: 2–night accommodation in Bucharest at a deluxe hotel (Intercontinental or similar) including buffet breakfast daily. All meals aboard ship 8 guided shore excursions. Trafalgar Cruise Manager throughout your cruise. All transfers for passengers on Trafalgar flights. A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information

Tour Duration: 13 days

• Day 1
  USA – BucharestBoard your trans–Atlantic flight to Austria.



• Day 2
  Transylvania – Sinaia – Bran Castle Depart this morning on a full day excursion through the Transylvanian countryside, by far the most romantic in Romania. At Sinaia, a visit is made to the Sinaia Monastery. After an included lunch, it is on to Bran Castle, legendary home of Prince Vlad Tepes the Impaler, who inspired Dracula's legend. Visit the 14th century castle which guards the narrow pass connecting Transylvania with Wallachia. Standing on a 200 ft.high rock, the castle affords great views of the surrounding counrtyside. (Breakfast / Lunch)



• Day 3
  Oltenita – Bucharest Disembark and drive across the Romanian countryside to Bucharest, the capital of Romania. In the afternoon, tour this "Paris of the East", with its wide boulevards and Arc de Triomphe. Visit the Parliament Palace the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, and view the Opera House, and the elegant Queen Elizabeth Boulevard. This evening, enjoy your farewell dinner in a local restaurant with a traditional folklore Romanian show, followed by an illuminations tour of the city. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 4
  Cernavoda – Constanta – Black Sea Early this morning, arrive in Cerovada where you will board your motor coach for the excursion to Constanta and the Black Sea. Tour this popular resort city. Its history dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times when seafarers established trading colonies along the coast. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 5
  Svistov – Veliko Turnovo – Rousse This morning, you will arrive in Svistov. Depart by motor coach for a full–day tour to Veliko Turnovo. The city was a natural fortress, located on three hills surrounding the Yantra River. Across the river, ancient stone houses perched on top of each other cling to the steep riverback. On Tsarevets Hill, see the old fortress walls, royal palaces and patriarchal church. After lunch in a local restaurant, there will be time to shop for handicrafts in the town market. Visit the museum town of Arbanassi on the way back to the ship in Rousse, Bulgaria's busiest inland port. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 6
  Iron Gates This morning finds you cruising through picturesque scenery. Very impressive sights are coming up on the right bank of the mighty Danube. The medieval fortresses of Smederevo and Golubac and the Trajan Table marks the spot where the Roman Emperor crossed the Danube to conquer Dacia (modern Romania). The spectacular scenery is breathtaking as you cruise through the Iron Gates, a narrow Danube gorge between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. The gorge, one of the most dramatic sights in Europe, forms a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Continue cruising overnight to Svistov. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 7
  Belgrade Arrive in Belgrade for a full day in this interesting city. Your morning tour highlights the city's main attractions, including Kalemegdar Fortress as it looms over the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, Saint Sava CAthedral, the largest Orthodox Church in the world. The afternoon is free to explore more of the city on your own or take an optional excursion to the Serbian countryside. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 8
  Cruising Enjoy a full day of cruising on the tranquil Danube with Croatia on one side and Serbia on the other. Be on deck as your ship passes by the impressive Petrovaradin Fortress on the high bank of the Danube as your make your way to Belgrade. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 9
  Kalocsa Cruise this morning to charming Kalocsa, renowned for Paprika production. Your tour of the Putsza District will include a city tour and a spectacular display of horsemanship by the local "cowboys". The afternoon is free. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 10
  Budapest Enjoy another full day exploring the delights of historic Budapest. This city offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, good food and wine, along with 2,000 years of history, Join the optional half–day excursion to the artist's village of Szentendre. Your ship remains overnight in Budapest. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 11
  Budapest Be on deck as your ship cruise through the heart of the city, passing the Houses of Parliament and Castle Hill. After lunch onboard, disembark on a sightseeing tour feature the city's interesting landmarks. Enjoy a splendid view of Buda and Pest from historic Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 12
  ViennaArrive in the romantic Austrian capital transfer to your ship. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore Vienna. Cruise overnight to Budapest. (Dinner)



• Day 13
  Vienna – USA With wonderful memories of this exceptional cruise, transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)