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AN EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY ALONG<br />
EUROPE’S SECOND LONGEST RIVER<br />
Decebal Head, Danube Gorge<br />
THE DANUBE TO THE BLACK SEA<br />
aboard MS Serenity<br />
Germany – Austria – Slovakia – Hungary – Croatia – Serbia – Romania – Bulgaria<br />
Wake up to breathtaking views as we fol<strong>low</strong> the course of the blue Danube on its extraordinary journey to the Black Sea. This leisurely cruise<br />
reveals some of eastern Europe’s greatest treasu<strong>res</strong>, taking you through no less than seven countries with spectacular scenery and exciting capital<br />
cities. Natural wonders include the pictu<strong>res</strong>que Wachau valley of Austria, the Iron Gate Gorge which cuts through the Carpathian and the Balkan<br />
mountains, and the exotic waters of the Black Sea which lap the beautiful Romanian coast. Explore both sides of Budapest, see the beautiful<br />
architecture of Bratislava and Belgrade, and wander the pretty streets of Vienna – city of whirls and waltzes. Every day is an adventure which will<br />
create lasting memories.<br />
Day 1: UK – Passau<br />
We fly to Passau, known as the ‘three rivers city’ due<br />
to its unique location where the Danube, Inn and<br />
Ilz rivers meet and join our ship. You can then relax<br />
onboard as we begin our cruise towards Vienna,<br />
which takes us through the beautiful Wachau valley.<br />
Day 2: Vienna, Austria<br />
Experience the delights of Vienna, capital of Austria.<br />
Grand palaces, baroque castles, magnificent squa<strong>res</strong><br />
and striking monuments are just some of the key<br />
featu<strong>res</strong> of this beautiful city, which is a world<br />
heritage site. We arrive after lunch and you can<br />
join either of our optional excursions, a city tour of<br />
Vienna or visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace.<br />
Later this evening we cruise to Bratislava<br />
Day 3: Bratislava, Slovakia<br />
We reach Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. This<br />
historic city is dominated by its castle, set high<br />
above the Danube and once a frontier post of the<br />
Roman empire. There’s also the unique suspension<br />
bridge, another key landmark which was announced<br />
Chain Bridge, Budapest<br />
Neckar<br />
Main Danube<br />
Canal<br />
GERMANY<br />
ITALY<br />
Passau<br />
Ilz<br />
start<br />
Inn<br />
CZECH REPUBLIC<br />
Danube<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
Vienna<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
Bratislava<br />
Budapest<br />
CROATIA<br />
Vukovar<br />
BOSNIA &<br />
HERZEGOVINA<br />
as the building of the century when it opened in<br />
1972. Join our optional excursion by miniature train<br />
to Bratislava castle with free time to explore the<br />
castle and the old town before our ship cruises<br />
towards Budapest this afternoon.<br />
Day 4: Budapest, Hungary<br />
Budapest is said to be one of the most beautiful<br />
cities in the world. Join our optional tour to see the<br />
highlights of both sides of the city – traditional Buda<br />
and the more cosmopolitan Pest. See the fairy tale<br />
towers of Fishermans Bastion before having some<br />
free time to explore this amazing city. This evening<br />
you can join our evening excursion to see Budapest<br />
at night as the city is lit up against the nights sky.<br />
Day 5: Budapest, Hungary<br />
This morning join our optional excursion to the<br />
Puszta, a vast prairie where we visit a traditional<br />
ranch and enjoy a tour of the grounds in a horsedrawn<br />
carriage, before watching a spectacular<br />
live horse show. At lunchtime we cruise towards<br />
Mohács.<br />
HUNGARY<br />
Novi Sad<br />
Belgrade<br />
SERBIA<br />
MONTENEGRO<br />
ROMANIA<br />
Iron Gate Gorge<br />
Danube<br />
UKRAINE<br />
Giurgiu<br />
BULGARIA<br />
Ruse<br />
MOLDOVA<br />
Cernavoda<br />
BLACK<br />
SEA<br />
Day MACEDONIA 6: Vukovar, Croatia – Novi Sad, Serbia<br />
We reach Vukovar this morning, which is just across<br />
ALBANIA<br />
the Croatian border and is home to the largest river<br />
port in Croatia. We have free time this morning to<br />
explore before we return to the ship for TURKEY lunch and<br />
cruise to Novi Sad. The most recognised landmark<br />
is the Petrovaradin Fort<strong>res</strong>s, which dominates<br />
the city from its position on the right bank of the<br />
Danube. There’s also the historic neighbourhood of<br />
Stari Grad. Our optional guided tour takes in many<br />
highlights before we continue cruising towards<br />
Belgrade.<br />
Day 7: Belgrade, Serbia<br />
The city of Belgrade lies at the confluence of the<br />
Sava and Danube rivers. There is plenty of time to<br />
see the highlights of this Serbian capital. You can<br />
start by joining our optional city tour, which is a<br />
great way to see the main sights including the huge<br />
Belgrade Fort<strong>res</strong>s and St Sava Church, one of the<br />
biggest churches in the world. In the afternoon join<br />
our optional excursion to the famous Quburich<br />
distillery to taste plum brandy whilst enjoying<br />
50 To book call us on 01858 438492 or visit www.rivercruiseline.co.uk
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