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Viking Eastern Danube
Admire the grand cities of the Hapsburg Dynasty and the ancient remains of Roman Empire outposts as you make this 16-day odyssey through Eastern Europe. Begin your journey in Bucharest with an overnight to explore Romania’s vibrant capital city. Then, continue along the mighty Danube as it winds its way through an area still being shaped by current events. Along the way, you’ll savor unique cuisine, revel in the natural beauty of the Danube’s exquisite Iron Gate region and explore the Black Sea’s coast. Then, immerse yourself in fiery Hungarian culture and discover the wonders of Strauss and his classic waltzes followed by wonderfully preserved cities in Austria and Germany. See firsthand how current restoration efforts have preserved Eastern Europe’s rich historical, architectural and cultural heritage.

Day 1 Bucharest

Begin your journey in Romania's vibrant capital city
Welcome to Bucharest. We’ll meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.* After checking into your hotel, enjoy free time and get acquainted with the city.
Dinner included.

Day 2 Bucharest

Discover Romania’s romantic heart
On your morning tour of Bucharest, visit The Palace of the Parliament, known as “House of the People.” † After lunch in a local restaurant, visit Revolution Square. Then, take a ride through the Romanian countryside to embark your ship. Depart during dinner.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
† The Palace of the Parliament may occasionally be closed to host official government business.

Day 3 Silistra

Explore the beauty of the Black Sea coast
Wake up in Silistra and drive through rural Bulgaria to Varna, a Black Sea resort. Take a short cruise on the Black Sea, followed by lunch in a local restaurant. During free time, stroll the town’s pedestrian zone or beautiful beaches, or visit the Varna Museum. Return to your ship for dinner; depart this evening for Russe.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 4 Russe

The beauty of Bulgaria’s traditional handicrafts
From Russe, your daylong tour takes you to Bulgaria’s former capital, Veliko Tarnovo. See Tsaravets Hill and the ruins of the royal castle. During free time, you can shop along Samovodska Charshia, a street featuring local crafts. In Arbanasi, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and a guided tour of the Nativity Church with its intricate floor-to-ceiling murals and icons. Dine aboard and cruise through the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 5 Vidin

Discover a mysterious town of stone
Arrive in Vidin during breakfast and take a motorcoach to Belogradshick to tour the former Ottoman castle. Stroll the compound and explore its many terraced courtyards with breathtaking views. Eat lunch aboard followed by free time. Depart during dinner.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 6 Iron Gate

Cruise through one of Europe’s dramatic natural wonders
Enjoy a full-day cruise along one of the most scenic areas of the Lower Danube, flanked by enormous chalk white cliffs surrounded by spectacular scenery.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 7 Belgrade

Welcome to the capital of Serbia
You’ll wake up in Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Take a guided walk through the grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress. During your tour, see the city’s Orthodox cathedral and stop at the Square of the Republic. Have lunch aboard; afternoon cruising.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 8 Kalocsa

Discover the horsemanship of the Puszta region
Arrive in Kalocsa after lunch. Your tour visits the House of Folk Arts, showcasing the area’s time-honored farming traditions. Then, you’re treated to a performance of traditional Puszta horsemanship. Return to your ship for dinner and depart.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 9 Budapest

Explore ancient “Buda” and modern “Pest"
Today’s city tour explores both sides of Hungary’s capital. Start in modern “Pest” seeing Heroes’ Square, the Parliament and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Cross the river and tour traditional “Buda” and the Castle District. Walk to Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Return to your ship for lunch; enjoy afternoon free time. Dine aboard and cruise through the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 10 Bratislava

Tour historic Old Town—a local favorite
Cruise through the morning, arriving in Bratislava after lunch. Take a walking tour of Slovakia’s charming capital. See its medieval fortifications, Michael’s Tower, Trinity Church and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Pass several baroque palaces from the Hapsburg Dynasty before returning to your ship for dinner and cruising.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 11 Vienna

Spend a day in the “City of Waltzes”
Today’s tour of Vienna takes you to see the Opera House and Hofburg Palace. You then visit Belvedere Palace with is beautiful landscaped gardens and wonderful collection of Austrian art. Have lunch aboard with afternoon free time. Return to your ship for dinner followed by an optional evening concert of classical music. Depart late tonight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 12 Melk, Linz

Picturesque villages, hilltop castles & see romantic Linz
Arrive in Melk during breakfast and tour the 900-year-old Benedictine abbey to see its collection of medieval manuscripts, ceiling paintings and frescoes. Return to your ship for lunch and cruise through the afternoon. After dinner, arrive in Linz; you can sample wines from the famous Wachau Valley.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 13 Passau

Hear Europe’s largest pipe organ
Dock in Passau mid-morning. Your walking tour takes you through this 2,000-year-old city at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Stop at St. Stephan’s Cathedral for a special concert on Europe’s largest pipe organ.† Enjoy afternoon free time. Dinner coincides with an evening departure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
† Passau organ concert not available after November 1

Day 14 Regensburg

Wander along charming, narrow streets
Arrive in Regensburg during breakfast. During your guided walk, you’ll see the Town Hall, St. Peter’s Cathedral and the 12th century Old Stone Bridge. Lunch aboard with afternoon at leisure to explore on your own. Dine aboard and cruise through the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 15 Nuremberg

Step back in time to remember World War II
Cruise through the morning and arrive in Nuremberg. After lunch aboard, tour Nuremberg to see Zeppelin Field and the Palace of Justice, site of the Nuremberg Trials. Or, learn more about WWII history during our optional tour to the Documentation Center Museum. The afternoon is yours to enjoy. Dine aboard and remain docked overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

 

Eastern European Odyssey is a 16-day/15-night cruise with fares starting from $2,999. Sail aboard a ship designed to reveal picturesque riverside landscapes through panoramic windows, from the sun deck, or from the comfort of your private, river-view cabin. Our onboard meals, prepared by European chefs, include a choice of entrées, regional specialties and traditional favorites. Plus, enjoy lunches in local Romanian or Bulgarian restaurants.

Our English-speaking guides will take you to architectural masterpieces, like Budapest’s National Opera House, Melk's baroque abbey, lovely churches, Romanesque and renaissance cathedrals, and the fortresses in Belgrade. This multifaceted journey includes bustling, historic Budapest; a traditional Puszta horse show in one of the oldest towns in Hungary; and the scenic beauty of the Iron Gate.

2008 Embarkation Dates

Bucharest – Nuremberg May 17 June 14 August 9 September 6 November 1.

Many people believe that by dealing directly with the cruise line, they cut out the expense of a middleman. But when it comes to cruising, this is never the case. The cruise lines depend on travel agents to sell their product, and so it is the cruise lines who pay the agent's commission, not the customer. The lines also offer agents various extra incentives, bonus commissions and value-added perks, giving the travel agents more pricing leverage and the ability for us to offer you:

Prices always lower than the cruise lines
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There are many superb and well-trained travel agents, but there are also many who know little to nothing about river cruising. They may have been wonderful to work with when planning your business travel, or land vacations, but the might not have the specialized knowledge about river cruising to supply you with equally good service in that area. 

We have sailed the ships, slept in the beds, taken the shore excursions and eaten the food.
Our prices are lower than the cruise lines for the cruise, air fares and insurance!

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