This enchanting European river cruise from Bucharest to Amsterdam is truly an adventure. In beautiful and mysterious Transylvania visit Peles Castle in Sinaia—considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. Enjoy guided sightseeing of Brasov and a visit to Bran Castle of Dracula fame. In Romania’s lively capital, Bucharest, you’ll see the Arc de Triomphe, and the historical Royal Palace Square. Travel to Cernavoda and explore with guided sightseeing in Constanta and Bul-garia’s ancient capital of Veliko Târnovo. Visit the Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity in Arba-nassi and take pictures of Belogradchik’s eclectic group of rock formations and the spectacular views of the Iron Gates. Your Danube River cruise takes you to the capitals of three countries: Belgrade, Serbia; Budapest, Hungary; and Vienna, Austria, where Local Guides will show you the highlights with time to explore on your own. In the heart of the Wachau wine region, take a guided walk in charming Durnstein, and later visit Melk’s famous Benedictine Abbey. In Germany, enjoy guided sightseeing in Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, and Wurzburg. Cruise the Main Danube Canal, and pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. This extraordinary European river cruise concludes in Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam. Get a unique perspective of the city on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.” Experience the Danube River like never before, with the special experiences and discoveries revealed from the Black Sea to the North Sea.
  • Bucharest–Sinaia–Brasov: Visit Peles Castle
  • Brasov: Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula’s Bran Castle
  • Cernavoda Excursion to Constanta: Guided sightseeing, visit the National History and Archaeological Mu-seum in Constanta; wine tasting
  • Vidin–Belogradchik: Choice of guided sightseeing to Vidin’s fortress, see the rock formations in Belogradchik or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Rousse. Excursion to Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi: Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or guided sightseeing in Rousse, or walk in the park with your Adventure Host
  • Ilok-Vukovar: Ilok guided tour with wine tasting; Vukovar guided tour
  • Novi Sad: choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of honey and wine tasting or hike to the Petrovaradin Fortress
  • Mohács. Excursion to Pécs: Choice of guided tour and organ concert in Pécs or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill
  • Budapest: Choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
  • Bratislava: Choice of guided tour, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral, or hike up to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
  • Durnstein–Wachau Valley–Melk: Choice of guided tour or hike up to the castle ruins in Durnstein; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard wine tasting
  • Roth. Excursion to Nuremberg: Onboard lecture; choice of guided sightseeing of Roth, or guided sightseeing in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour
  • Bamberg: Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
  • Volkach—Kitzingen: Choice of walking tour in Volkach or bike with your Adventure Host; free time in Kitzingen
  • Wurzburg: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Rudesheim–Rhine Gorge: Choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rudesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; classical concert
  • Cologne: Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Iron Gates–Donji Milanovac–Golubac: Scenic cruise through the Iron Gates gorge; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or walk with your Adventure Host; visit to Golubac fortress
Bucharest:Radisson Blu
Brasov:Kronwell Brasov Hotel
Amsterdam:Westcord Jakarta