BALKANS & BEYOND
18 DAY BALKANS & BEYOND
- CRUISE VIENNA TO BUCHAREST ABOARD A 5-STAR SHIP
- VISIT TRANSYLVANIA, BRATISLAVA, PRAGUE & MORE
INCLUDES RETURN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary… the wonders of Eastern Europe are yours to discover in the most glamorous way possible - a luxury five-star river cruise along the scenic Danube River. For 18 magical days, this tour will take you behind the curtain on a true journey of European discovery.
Stroll through the romantic old town of Prague, renowned for its grand bridges and atmospheric squares; journey through scenic landscapes to the city of Kutna Hora, home to an impressive number of cathedrals; and on to Vienna, the vibrant capital of Austria. After taking in the sights, embark on an eight-night river cruise aboard the Amadeus Queen - an innovative 5-star ship with chic furnishings, an indoor swimming pool, and sophisticated, gourmet dining. Cruise along the Danube to Bratislava, home of the impressive Bratislava Castle; visit Budapest, long referred to as the ‘Paris of the East; be surprised by Belgrade, the culturally rich capital of Serbia and much more. The fun doesn’t stop there, however, with the tour continuing through Romania by land. Learn about the Dracula myth at Bran Castle, visit the mountain town of Sinaia, explore Bucharest, beautiful Brasov and more!
This once-in-a-lifetime journey includes return international flights, seven nights 4-star hotel accommodation on tour, and gourmet dining aboard the Amadeus Queen, as well as free-flowing beer and wine with every lunch and dinner on the cruise, English-speaking guides and more.
Day 1 Australia - Prague, Czech Republic
Day 2 Arrive in Prague
Day 3 Prague - City Tour
Day 4 Prague - Kutna Hora, Czech Republic - Vienna, Austria (Approx. 365km Day)
Day 5 Vienna, Austria - Board 8-night Luxury Amadeus River Cruise – Embark 4:00pm
Day 6 Vienna – Depart 2:00am - Bratislava, Slovakia – 7:00am to 11:00pm
Day 7 Esztergom, Hungary – 7:00am to 8:30am - Budapest – 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Day 8 Mohacs, Hungary – 7:00am to 9:00am - Vukovar, Croatia – 2:30pm to 10:00pm
Day 9 Belgrade – 8:00am to 11:00pm - Cruising
Day 10 Iron Gates Gorge Cruising - Serbia
Day 11 Svistov, Bulgaria 7:00am to 8:00am - Giurgiu, Romania 12:30pm to 1:15pm
Day 12 Danube Delta - St. George, Romania – 10:00am to 3:00pm
Day 13 Arrive at 9:00am in Fetesti, Romania - Bucharest, Romania
Day 14 Bucharest - Sinaia - Brasov, Romania - City Tour (approx. 175km day)
Day 15 Brasov - Bran Castle, Romania (approx. 30km day)
Day 16 Brasov - Bucharest, Romania Free day (approx. 170km day)
Day 17 Bucharest, Romania - Australia
Day 18 Arrive in Australia