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Danube Delta Discovery

Resort:Danube Delta Discovery
Operator: Scenic
Destination: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Europe, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia
Price From: Contact for latest offers

Overview

This 16 day cruise along the Danube will take you from amazing Bucharest to charming Vienna, visiting wondrous places like Budapest and the Iron Gate.

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Bucharest

Your journey into wonder begins here. Enjoy an overnight stay in Bucharest.

Meals included: Dinner

Day 2: Bucharest > Braila

Today youll leave Bucharest behind and transfer to a Scenic Space-Ship where youll be personally welcomed by your friendly dedicated staff. Relax and raise your glass to the days ahead at this evenings welcome reception.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 3: Tulcea

Embark on a small boat exploration of Tulcea and the surrounding Danube canals, home to Europes largest white pelican colony (weather permitting).

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 4: Saint George

The World Heritage-listed Danube Delta is the best preserved of Europes deltas and hosts over 300 species of birds. Be sure to have your camera ready as you sail through the passage of Saint George and the magnificent Danube Delta, to reach the Black Sea coast. Admire spectacular scenery during your small boats cruise to mile 0, where the mighty Danube River meets the Black Sea (weather permitting).

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 5: Silistra

Discover the Silistra fortduring an active walking tour, or journey to the nearby local village, where youll visit the primary school and discover a few wonderful insights into daily life in Bulgaria.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 6: Rousse > Nikopol

Take a full day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo, a town with a rich historical past. In the 14th century as the Byzantine Empire weakened, the town was the Bulgarian capital and known as the third Rome. Youll also visit the leafy village of Arbanassi, which is included in World Heritage list of valuable cultural sites. Or enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Rousse.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 7: Iron Gate

Relax on board and admire the scenery as you cruise the spectacular Iron Gate, a narrow gorge that the Danube has carved out between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 8: Belgrade

Enjoy a guided bicycle ride along the Danube, or taste your way around the local market on our Shop with a Chef tour. Or for some true insight into local life, you can join a walking tour of the city with a local. Alternatively, journey to Sremski Karlovci, where you can wander the town with our experts and marvel at the many beautiful Baroque elements.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 9: Belgrade

Today youll discover one of the oldest capital cities in Europe Belgrade, a city that has always had a huge impact on the entire region. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy in your own time.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 10: Osijek

Explore Osijek on a guided city tour, or try your hand at fishing in a local village stream. Or, if youre the more active type, you could opt to take a blissful guided bike ride through Osijeks countryside.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 11: Mohacs

Discover the Zsolnay ceramic museum, where youll visit the main exhibition areas and see the pink tiles this museum is famous for, some of which can be found on St Mattias Church in Budapest. Alternatively, explore the village of Villny and learn about everyday life in Hungary, while sampling some of the fine local wines.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 12: Kalocsa

Today youll get to witness a traditional Hungarian horse show.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 13: Budapest

Join a guided tour through a city often considered the most beautiful in Europe. Alternatively, choose to relax at the Thermal Baths and Spa, or brave the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 14: Bratislava

Explore beautiful Bratislava with a knowledgeable local guide and discover all that this majestic city has to offer. Alternatively, discover Bratislavas communist-era history during a guided tour. Or journey to the nearby Devin Castle where youll have an opportunity to tour the castles ruins and sample some of the local speciality, the Devins currant wine.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 15: Vienna

Tour the city of Vienna, or be guided through majestic Schnbrunn Palace. Alternatively, visit the world-renowned Spanish Riding School and either tour the stables or see the Lipizzaner Stallions perfecting their skills during their morning exercise program.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 16: Vienna

After breakfast, prepare to head home. It may be the end of your cruise, but therell still be many wonderful memories to look forward to.

Meals included: Breakfast