Trace the millennia-old timeline along the Danube to the Black Sea Vibrant capitals like Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest, Belgrade, and Bratislava show the cultural diversity of their proud citizens. History, nature, and hospitable people are all awaiting your discovery on this all-encompassing Eastern Europe cruise. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns, Turkish baths, 19th-century neoclassical architecture, Roman ruins, and modern resorts make this one of the most extraordinary voyages in the world. Not to mention the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes, the Danube's famed Iron Gates, Bulgaria's Black Sea shores, and quaint medieval towns. You'll cruise through seven countries: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania, seeing sights that you won't forget, immersing yourself in new cultures, meeting new friends, and delighting in new types of food and drink. Who will enjoy this cruise: Those who wish to witness the dramatic changes in Eastern European countries until the present time. Nature lovers inspired by dramatic scenery. Fans of architecture and archeology will delight in spectacular structures and ancient ruins.