Cruise the historically romantic Danube River to the Black Sea, sailing gracefully through 6 countries along the way. The site of some of the earliest Old World cultures, you'll discover well-preserved medieval towns and beautiful landscapes along this major trade route used since the Middle Ages. Tour romantic castles, quaint villages, regal cities and inspiring monuments along this 11-day excursion aboard the brand new 148-guest MS Amadeus Diamond , encountering the varied and fascinating cultures along this Central European route.
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Vienna - Bucharest, 11days / 10nights
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Bucharest - Vienna, 12days / 11nights
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Thecost of your cruise includes $425 per person which covers taxes / port charges / fees and onboard services. Onboard gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double occupancy, U.S. dollars. Single / Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Airfare extra. Prices do not include fuel surcharges which may beadded up to the time of your departure. EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS please call for full details. Call 800-640-4899
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY: Vienna to Bucharest
Day 1: Vienna, Austria Arrive in Vienna and transfer to the ship for welcome cocktails and dinner. Overnight aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond in the Vienna harbor. D
Day 2: Vienna Take a city tour of Vienna and back to the ship to enjoy lunch onboard. The afternoon is at your leisure to discover more of Vienna on your own. Prior to embarkation your Danube River mood is set by a classical music performance onboard. B,L,D Day 3: Budapest, Hungary Take a city tour of Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” including the castle district. The afternoon is at your leisure. Depart in the evening as you experience the beauty and lights of “Budapest by Night.” B,L,D Day 4: Kalocsa, Hungary Excursion to the Hungarian Puszta with lunch at a traditional horse farm with horse show entertainment. Your evening entertainment is an operetta program onboard. B,L,D Day 5: Osijek, Croatia and the River Drava Take a city tour of Osijek before touring through the Croatian Danube Basin to visit a famous vineyard near Vukovar where you’ll taste some delightful wines. B,L,D Day 6: Belgrade / Kostolac, Serbia Your city tour of Belgrade includes a visit to the Kalamegdan Fortress. Board a bus to Viminacium, a former Roman settlement complete with Roman baths, dress and a museum. Reboard your ship in Kostolac for an evening of Serbian folk music onboard. B,L,D Day 7: River Cruising Spend the day cruising the river, passing the famous Iron Gate, the most attractive stretch of the Danube. B,L,D Day 8: Svistov / Rousse, Bulgaria Today’s excursions are to Veliko Tarnovo with its unique architecture and Arbanassi, known for its Bulgarian National Revival architecture. Travel by bus to Rousse to reboard your ship. In the afternoon sail for Somova with lectures on the Danube Delta flora and fauna from a specialist. This evening is the Captain's farewell toast and dinner. B,L,D Day 9: Somova / Hirsova, Romania After an early breakfast, take an excursion of the Delta stopping in Saun for a second breakfast at the nunnery there. Travel by bus to Constanta and the Black Sea for lunch at the Hotel Rex. Take a city tour of Constanta and visit Murfatlar, one of Romania’s best-known vineyards for wine tasting. B,L,D Day 10: Hirsova / Bucharest, Romania Transfer to Bucharest by bus. Enjoy lunch and take a city tour of Bucharest, where you'll overnight. B,L,D Day 11: Bucharest / Home Transfer to the airport for your return flight home or continue on to your Transylvania Post-Cruise Program. B
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY: Bucharest to Vienna
Day 1: Bucharest, Romania Arrive in Bucharest and transfer to the hotel for welcome briefing and dinner. Overnight at the hotel. D
Day 2: Hirsova / Bucharest, Romania Take a city tour of Bucharest including lunch. Transfer to Hirsova to board the MS Amadeus Diamond . Join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Toast, a lecture on the Danube Delta flora and fauna and dinner. Depart in the late evening. B,L,D Day 3: Somova / Hirsova, Romania After an early breakfast, take an excursion of the Delta stopping in Saun fora second breakfast at the nunnery there. Travel by bus to Constanta and the Black Sea for lunch at the Hotel Rex. Take a city tour of Constanta and visit Murfatlar, one of Romania’s best-known vineyards for wine tasting. B,L,D Day 4: Rousse, Bulgaria Enjoy the morning's scenic sailing and dock in Rousse in the afternoon, which is at your leisure in Rousse. The Bulgarian Evening Program will be onboard. B,L,D Day 5: Svistov / Rousse, Bulgaria Today’s excursions are to Veliko Tarnovo with its unique architecture and Arbanassi, known for its Bulgarian National Revival architecture. Depart in the afternoon to sail for Kostolac B,L,D Day 6: ... River Cruising Spend the day cruising the river, passing the famous Iron Gates, the most attractive stretch of the Danube. B,L,D Day 7: ... Belgrade / Kostolac, Serbia In the morning dock in Kostolac. Board a bus to Viminacium, a former Roman settlement complete with Roman baths, dress and a museum. Continue on to Belgrade where you'll take a city tour of Belgrade including a visit to the Kalamegdan fortress. Reboard your ship and cruise toward Osijek. B,L,D Day 8: ... Osijek, Croatia and the River Drava Take a city tour of Osijek before touring through the Croatian Danube Basinto visit a famous vineyard near Vukovar where you’ll taste some delightful wines. Reboard your ship in Mohacs and enjoy an operetta evening onboard (B,L,D) Day 9: Budapest, Hungary Take a city tour of Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” including the castle district. The afternoon is at your leisure. Depart in the evening as you experience the beauty and lights of “Budapest by Night.” B,L,D Day 10: Vienna, Austria Enjoy a day of scenic sailing to reach the Vienna pier. This evening's entertainment is a Classical Music Performance. B,L,D Day 11: Vienna Take a city tour of Vienna in the morning. The afternoon is at your leisure. This evening's highlights are the Captain's Farewell Toast and Dinner. B,L,D Day 12: Vienna / Home Transfer to the airport for your return flight home or continue on to your Prague Post-Cruise Program. B
Pre-Cruise & Post-Cruise Land Tours:
Extend your Danube River cruise with a 2- or 3-night land tour into Prague or Transylvania.
Prague is the 6th most-visited city in Europe and considered one of the most beautiful - it has been an economic, cultural and political center for over 1,100 years and its historic center is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Transylvania, a legendary land in the heart of Romania steeped in medieval history - venture into the Carpathian Mountains where you'll explore the folklore, wines, and architecture in the cities of Brasov and Sighisoara.
Prague Pre-Cruise Land Tour Vienna to Bucharest Pre-Cruise Land Tour
Day 1 – Arrive in Prague. Transfer from the airport to the luxury boutique Hotel Le Palais Prague. Have dinner and rest up for your busy day of sightseeing. D
Day 2 – Prague Your included comprehensive sightseeing tour includes the magnificent castle area with St. Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane. The afternoon is at your leisure, then spend the evening at one of Prague’s world-famous multi-media shows. B,D
Day 3 – Prague to Vienna After breakfast transfer to Vienna to board the MS Amadeus Diamond for welcome cocktails and dinner. Overnight aboard the ship in the Vienna harbor. BD
Prague Post-Cruise Land Tour Bucharest to Vienna Post-Cruise Land Tour
Day 1 – Vienna to Prague Disembark your ship and transfer to Prague for dinner and overnight at the luxury boutique Hotel Le Palais Prague. BD
Day 2 – Prague Your included comprehensive sightseeing tour includes the magnificent castle area with St. Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane. The afternoon is at your leisure, then spend the evening at one of Prague’s world-famous multi-media shows. B,D
Day 3 – Transfer to the Airport. After breakfast you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (B)
Transylvania Post-Cruise Land Tour 70D
Day 11: Bucharest / Transylvania Check out of your hotel and board buses for a 2.5-hour ride to Sinaia in the Carpathian Mountains. Visit the impressive Peles Castle. Built between 1873 and 1914 and shaped like a Bavarian castle, Peles Castle is unique for the quality of its woodwork and extraordinary interiors richly decorated and furnished. Continue on to Azuga and visit the Rhein wine cellars for tasting and lunch. Your trip will continue across the mountains to the legendary Transylvania with dinner and wine tasting, plus a folklore show at the Carpathian Stag Restaurant. Overnight in Brasov at the 5-star Aro Palace Hotel. LD
Day 12: Sighisoara /Brasov After breakfast, journey to Sighisoara, a lovely medieval place, one of the last inhabited fortresses in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Dracula’s birthplace. Visit either a wine cellar or a handicraftsman’s workshop before lunch in a local restaurant. See the citadel and its highlights: the 14th century Clock Tower, the Evangelical Church, and the roofed stairway. Return to Brasov to overnight at the Aro Palace Hotel. BL
Day 13: Brasov/ Sinaia After breakfast take a city tour of Brasov followed by a guided walking tour through the city center. Founded in the 12th century by Saxon colonists, Brasov is still filled with Saxon heritage. It features a gothic and baroque city center with its massive Black Church, the Council Square with its old townhouse and the pedestrian area. Your tour will also feature a stop at the oldest Romanian school at St. Nicholas Church. See the spectacular medieval Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle). Enjoy a traditional lunch in a local farmhouse or restaurant and continue on to Sinaia in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at one of the 4-star hotels in Sinaia. BLD
Day 14: Bucharest Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. B
Transylvania Pre-Cruise Land Tour 71D
Day 1: Bucharest, Romania Arrive in Bucharest where comfortable buses will take you northwards to Sinaia in the Carpathian Mountains, approximately 2 hours away. Check in at one of the fine 4-star hotels for dinner and overnight. D
Day 2: Sighisoara / Brasov After breakfast, continue across the mountains to legendary Transylvania – the “Land Beyond the Forests.” Travel to Sighisoara – a lovely medieval place, one of the last inhabited fortresses in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Dracula’s birthplace. Lunch in a local restaurant and visit the citadel and its highlights: the 14th century Clock Tower, the Evangelical Church, and the roofed stairway. Travel to Brasov in the late afternoon and visit a wine cellar or a handicraftsman’s workshop. Enjoy dinner and wine tasting, plus a folklore show at the Carpathian Stag Restaurant. Overnight in Brasov at the 5-star Aro Palace Hotel. BLD
Day 3: Brasov After breakfast take a city tour of Brasov followed by a guided walking tour through the city center. Founded in the 12th century by Saxon colonists, Brasov is still filled with Saxon heritage. It features a gothic and baroque city center with its massive Black Church, the Council Square with its old townhouse and the pedestrian area. Your tour will also feature a stop at the oldest Romanian school at St. Nicholas Church. See the spectacular medieval Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle). Enjoy a traditional lunch in a local farmhouse or restaurant and return to your Brasov hotel overnight. BL
Day 4: Azuga / Bucharest After breakfast travel to Azuga and visit the Rhein wine cellars for tasting and lunch. After lunch head to Sinaia to visit the impressive Peles Castle. Built between 1873 and 1914 and shaped like a Bavarian castle, Peles Castle is unique for the quality of its woodwork and extraordinary interiors richly decorated and furnished. Continue to Bucharest to overnight prior to your cruise. BL
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