The Majestic Lower Danube
The portion of the Danube River we refer to as the "Lower Danube" stretches southeast from Budapest, Hungary and flows through Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Much of this region was closed off to tourists until the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1991, and the Balkans conflict rendered the region inaccessible for another decade. This makes the Lower Danube the "river less travelled" - perfect for discerning travellers who wish to go off the beaten path. Cruise through the Danube River's iconic Iron Gates. Enjoy the blending of nature, art and architecture at sites such as Bulgaria's Belogradchik Rocks and the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo. Expand your world and your palate in a region rich in culture, with distinctive gastronomy including banitsa pastries, Szekszard wine and Serbian plum brandy. Plus, connect with knowledgeable Cruise Managers and crew who often hail from the countries we visit and can offer you unique expertise on the region's history as well as local hotspots.
Peleş Castle, Sinaia, Romania
Black Cathedral, Braşov, Romania
Iron Gates King Decebalus
GEMS OF SOUTHEAST EUROPE 7-NIGHT BUDAPEST, HUNGARY TO GIURGIU, ROMANIA CRUISE (OR REVERSE) Programme Options: 2 nights Vienna, Austria; 2 nights Braşov and 2 nights Bucharest, Romania OR 3 nights Istanbul, Turkey Vienna (optional) • Budapest • Mohács • Vukovar • Novi Sad • Belgrade • Iron Gates (scenic cruising) • Vidin • Rousse • Giurgiu • Braşov (optional) • Bucharest (optional) • Istanbul (optional) Touch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, showcase the best of eastern Europe. Nature lovers will relish the opportunity to see Bulgaria’s natural wonder, Belogradchik, a fairytale stone world of fantastic shapes associated with interesting legends; or to bike through Belgrade’s sprawling Kalemegdan Park. Wine connoisseurs will have a chance to taste history from the centuries-old wine-growing hills dating back to the Romans in Ilok, a royal and vinous town. Be treated to the flavours, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent.
Cruising through the Iron Gates
Czech Republic
Ukraine
Slovakia
VIENNA
Moldova
Hungary
Austria
Romania
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BUDAPEST
SIGHIȘOARA
PÉCS MOHÁCS VUKOVAR NOVI SAD
Slovenia
BRAȘOV
SINAIA
Croatia
BELGRADE
ILOK
AVALA MOUNTAIN
BUCHAREST
FRUSKA GORA NATIONAL PARK
IRON GATES
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GIURGIU
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Serbia
VIDIN
ROUSSE
VELIKO TARNOVO
Montenegro
Bulgaria
Kosovo
Turkey
Macedonia
ISTANBUL
Greece
Albania
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