Join your luxury river cruise ship in Budapest and cruise along the scenic River Danube towards the Black Sea.
Enjoy a traditional folklore show and sample delicous local specialities in the city's Old Town before heading to the musical city of Vienna to experience an exclusive cocktail party and private concert, featuring members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir, as well as masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. Back in Budapest, board the Grand Empress steam train as part of a special Signature Experience which includes a visit to Godollo Palace, where you'll learn about Hungarian aristocracy (May to Sep departures).
In Serbia, admire the remarkable Belgrade Fortress and Serbian Orthodox Temple of St Sava, before taking in the spectacular scenery as you cruise through the Iron Gates.
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Balkan Gems Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Budapest (Hungary)
Fly from the UK to Budapest. Transfer to your luxury river cruise ship. (D)
Day 2 - Bratislava (Slovakia)
Join a local expert for a guided tour of Bratislava before attending a traditional folklore show and sampling some local specialities in the Old Town. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Vienna (Austria)
Arrive in Vienna and explore a number of the city’s most important landmarks including St Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina as you enjoy a guided tour. Enjoy a Signature Experience this evening as you head to the princely family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace in the heart of Vienna, where a cocktail party and private concert await, featuring members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir, as well as masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Budapest (Hungary)
Enjoy a morning sailing, before a welcome reception at Budapest Station’s Royal Waiting Room. Then, board the Grand Empress steam train to the stunning Gödöllő Palace, where you'll learn about Hungarian aristocracy and architecture. Later, be treated like royalty with dinner served on board your train. Operates on all departures between May and September. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Mohacs
Arrive in Mohacs and journey to the ancient city of Pecs, head to Hungary's renowned wine region in Villany for a tasting at a local winery, or opt for the guided bike ride through the Danube Floodplain to the village of Kolked for a visit to the museum, dedicated to thw white storks which nest in the area. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Belgrade (Serbia)
See the Belgrade Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St Sava on a guided city tour, take a kayak tour along the Danube, or join a Serbian cooking class. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Cruising the Iron Gates
Enjoy a full day of cruising through the awe-inspiring landscape of the Iron Gates where the Danube winds its way through a range of magnificent gorges between the southern Carpathian Mountains and the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Giurgiu - Bucharest (Romania) - UK
After breakfast, disembark your ship in Giurgiu and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)
Due to navigational reasons, the Captain reserves the right to modify the itinerary.