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September and October departures available. |
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Cruise the historic Danube River to the Black Sea, from Vienna to Bucharest, sailing gracefully through six countries along the way. 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 inspriring monuments as you cruse through the Iron Gate, past the Hungarian Plains and the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains on the romantic Danube River. |
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| FACTS: |
| • | 12 days |
| • | Start in Bucharest, Romania and finish in Vienna, Austria |
| • | Travel aboard a 148-passenger ship, the MS Amadeus Diamond |
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| HIGHLIGHTS: |
| • | Wine tasting at a vineyard in Croatia |
| • | Viminacium, a former Roman settlement complete with Roman baths |
| • | A classical music performance in Vienna |
| • | The historic city of Constanta with lunch at the 5-star Grand Hotel Rex |
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| SHIP: MS Amadeus Diamond |
| LIMIT: 148 passengers | |
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| ITINERARY IN BRIEF: |
| Day 1: |
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Arrive in Bucharest, Romania |
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Tour Bucharest and board vessel |
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Constanta, Romania |
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Rousse, Bulgaria |
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Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
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| Day 6: |
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Gorge of the Iron Gate
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Kostolac, Belgrade, Serbia
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| Day 8: |
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River Drava, Osijek, Croatia |
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Budapest, Hungary |
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Vienna, Austria |
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Vienna's sights and farewell dinner |
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Tour concludes in Vienna |
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The on board program of lectures and excursion is delivered by expedition staff. 
