Europe's Danube River
The beautiful Danube River. From Vienna to Bucharest.

Cruise the historically romantic Danube River to the Black Sea, sailing gracefully through 6 countries along the way. The site of some of the earliest Old World cultures, 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 inspiring monuments along this 11-day excursion aboard the brand new 148-guest Amadeus Diamond, encountering the varied and fascinating cultures along this Central European route.

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The cost of your cruise includes $425 (10 nights) / $433 (11 nights) per person which covers taxes / port charges / fees and onboard services. Onboard gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double occupancy, U.S. dollars. Single / Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Airfare extra. Prices do not include fuel surcharges which may be added up to the time of your departure.

EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS
SAVE up to $1100/cabin when you book and pay in full by 12/19/2008 for 2009 departures. Savings are per cabin based on double occupancy, additional restrictions may apply, please call for full details. All prices are in USD.

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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY: Vienna to Bucharest

Day 1: Vienna, Austria
Arrive in Vienna and transfer to the ship for welcome cocktails and dinner. Overnight aboard the Amadeus Diamond in the Vienna harbor.  (D)

Day 2: Vienna
Take a city tour of Vienna and back to the ship to enjoy lunch onboard. The afternoon is at your leisure to discover more of Vienna on your own. Prior to embarkation your Danube River mood is set by a classical music performance onboard.  (B,L,D)

Day 3: Budapest, Hungary
Take a city tour of Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” including the castle district. The afternoon is at your leisure. Depart in the evening as you experience the beauty and lights of “Budapest by Night.”  (B,L,D)

Day 4: Kalocsa, Hungary
Excursion to the Hungarian Puszia with lunch at a traditional horse farm with horse show entertainment. Your evening entertainment is an operetta program onboard. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Osijek, Croatia and the River Drava
Take a city tour of Osijek before touring through the Croatian Danube Basin to visit a famous vineyard near Vukovar where you’ll taste some delightful wines. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Belgrade / Kostolac, Serbia
Your city tour of Belgrade includes a visit to the Kalamegdan fortress. Board a bus to Viminacium, a former Roman settlement complete with Roman baths, dress and a museum. Reboard your ship in Kostolac for an evening of Serbian folk music onboard. (B,L,D)

Day 7: River Cruising
Spend the day cruising the river, passing the famous Iron Gates, the most attractive stretch of the Danube. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Svistov / Rousse, Bulgaria
Today’s excursions are to Veliko Tarnovo with its unique architecture and Arbanassi, known for its Bulgarian National Revival architecture. Travel by bus to Rousse to reboard your ship. In the afternoon sail for Somova with lectures on the Danube Delta flora and fauna from a specialist. This evening is the Captain's farewell toast and dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Somova / Hirsova, Romania
After an early breakfast, take an excursion of the Delta stopping in Saun for a second breakfast at the nunnery there. Travel by bus to Constanta and the Black Sea for lunch at the Hotel Rex.  Take a city tour of Constanta and visit Murfatlar, one of Romania’s best-known vineyards for wine tasting.  (B,L,D)

Day 10: Hirsova / Bucharest, Romania
Transfer to Bucharest by bus. Enjoy lunch and take a city tour of Bucharest, where you'll overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 11: Bucharest / Home
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home or continue on to your Transylvania Post-Cruise Program. (B)


DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY: Bucharest to Vienna

Day 1:  Bucharest, Romania
Arrive in Bucharest and transfer to the hotel for welcome briefing and dinner. Overnight at the hotel.  (D)

Day 2: Hirsova / Bucharest, Romania  
Take a city tour of Bucharest including lunch. Transfer to Hirsova to board the Amadeus Diamond. Join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Toast, a lecture on the Danube Delta flora and fauna and dinner.  Depart in the late evening. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Somova / Hirsova, Romania
After an early breakfast, take an excursion of the Delta stopping in Saun for a second breakfast at the nunnery there. Travel by bus to Constanta and the Black Sea for lunch at the Hotel Rex.  Take a city tour of Constanta and visit Murfatlar, one of Romania’s best-known vineyards for wine tasting.  (B,L,D)

Day 4:  Rousse, Bulgaria
Enjoy the morning's scenic sailing and dock in Rousse in the afternoon, which is at your leisure in Rousse. The Bulgarian Evening Program will be onboard. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Svistov / Rousse, Bulgaria
Today’s excursions are to Veliko Tarnovo with its unique architecture and Arbanassi, known for its Bulgarian National Revival architecture. Depart in the afternoon to sail for Kostolac (B,L,D)

Day 6: River Cruising
Spend the day cruising the river, passing the famous Iron Gates, the most attractive stretch of the Danube. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Belgrade / Kostolac, Serbia
In the morning dock in Kostolac.  Board a bus to Viminacium, a former Roman settlement complete with Roman baths, dress and a museum. Continue on to Belgrade where you'll take a city tour of Belgrade including a visit to the Kalamegdan fortress.  Reboard your ship and cruise toward Osijek. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Osijek, Croatia and the River Drava
Take a city tour of Osijek before touring through the Croatian Danube Basin to visit a famous vineyard near Vukovar where you’ll taste some delightful wines. Reboard your ship in Mohacs and enjoy an operetta evening onboard (B,L,D)

Day 9: Budapest, Hungary
Take a city tour of Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” including the castle district. The afternoon is at your leisure. Depart in the evening as you experience the beauty and lights of “Budapest by Night.”  (B,L,D)

Day 10: Vienna, Austria
Enjoy a day of scenic sailing to reach the Vienna pier. This evening's entertainment is a Classical Music Performance. (B,L,D)

Day 11: Vienna
Take a city tour of Vienna in the morning. The afternoon is at your leisure. This evening's highlights are the Captain's Farewell Toast and Dinner.  (B,L,D)

Day 12: Vienna / Home
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home or continue on to your Prague Post-Cruise Program. (B)