Day 1: Depart home gateway city to Bucharest
Day 2: Bucharest
Arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Day 3: Bucharest
Enjoy a full day at leisure. (BB)
Day 4: Bucharest, transfer to Giurgiu (embark)
After disembarking the ship, enjoy a Bucharest city tour. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Bucharest city tour
Day 5: Rousse (Varna and Black Sea Cruise)
Visit Varna�s Archeological Museum,andnbsp; home to the oldest gold treasure in the world.andnbsp; Savor Bulgarian cuisine, andandnbsp; enjoy an exclusive cruise on the Blackandnbsp; Sea. (BB, L, D)Note: Black Sea cruise may not be possible in adverse weather conditions.
Featured Excursion: Full-day Varna andandnbsp; a Black Sea cruise
Day 6: Rousse
Enjoy leisure time exploring Rousse, Bulgaria�sandnbsp; fourth-largest city. Walk along the lively pedestrian zone, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture.andnbsp; (BB, L, Captain�s Farewell Dinner)
Day 7: Vidin (Belogradchik)
Visit the legendary Medieval Baba Vida Fortressandnbsp; and Belogradchik, a fairytale world of weatheredandnbsp; red sandstone in fantastic formations and one ofandnbsp; the natural wonders of Bulgaria. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Baba Vida Fortress and Belogradchik rock formations
Day 8: Cruising the scenic Iron Gates, Kostolac
Relax onboard as you cruise the spectacular Iron Gates, an 80-mile sequence of gorges that the mighty Danube cut through the Carpathian Mountains and one of the most dramatic natural displays of beautyandnbsp; in Europe. (BB, L, D)
Day 9: Kostolac (Viminacium), Belgrade
Resident archeologists bring the historic grandeur of the excavations at Viminacium alive. The former Roman city boasted villas, thermal baths, a mausoleum, and even an amphitheater. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Viminacium archeological site
Day 10: Belgrade
You�ll be taken on a panoramic drive through Belgrade, which features the Belgrade Fortressandnbsp; in Kalemegdan Park, St. Sava Cathedral, and aandnbsp; visit to Tito�s Memorial. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Belgrade city tour
Day 11: Vukovar (Osijek)
Tour Osijek and experience Croatian life while meeting students duringa school visit andandnbsp; enjoying a home-hosted lunch.(BB, L,D) Note: School visitnot available during school holidays.
Featured Excursion: Tour of Osijek, home-hosted lunch, and school visit
Day 12: Cruising the Danube, Budapest
Enjoy the morning at leisure in Budapestandnbsp; before cruising the Danube. (BB, L, D)
Day 13: Budapest
Your panoramic tour of Budapest gives you a sweeping view of all its famous sights. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour
Day 14: Bratislava
Admire Bratislava�s eclectic architecture of Gothic, Baroque, and Art Deco styles on your walking tour.andnbsp;andnbsp; (BB, L, Captain�s Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Bratislava walking tour
Day 15: Vienna
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Day 16: Vienna
Featured Excursion: Day at leisure
Day 17: Vienna, cruising the scenic Wachau Valley
Travel along Vienna�s Ringstrasse to magnificentandnbsp; St. Stephen�sCathedral, and visit the stunning National Library. Cruise theUNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. (BB, L, D) Note: OnMondays, the Figaro House will be substituted for theLibrary.
Featured Excursion: Schonbrunn Palace
Day 18: Linz
The Danube serves as a dividing line between Linz�s modern city and its old �soul.� After exploring the historic market square on your walking tour, enjoy the views from P�stlingberg Mountain. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Linz walking tour
Day 19: Regensburg
On your tour of Regensburg, an unspoiled gem and UNESCO World Heritage Site, marvel at the town�s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge, Cathedral ofandnbsp; St. Peter, and other treasures. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
Day 20: Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg
Cruise parts of the Main-Danube canal in the morning. Then discover Nuremberg and its WWII history during your panoramic city tour and later explore the walled-city on foot. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour
Day 21: Bamberg
Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg with yourguide. See the fishermen�sandnbsp; village known as Little Venice. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Day 22: W�rzburg (Rothenburg)
Visit the best-preserved Medieval town in Germany and delight in its half-timbered houses and imposing fortifications. (BB, D)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Rothenburg
Day 23: Miltenberg
Take in the serene beauty of the winding Main River before visiting Miltenberg with its fairytale half-timbered houses, Crooked House, and Royal Inn. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour
Day 24: Frankfurt
Your panoramic tour takes you through the city�s financial hub and past Old Town, Goethe University, Botanical Gardens, and the historical area around R�mer Square. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour
Day 25: R�desheim, cruising the romantic Rhine, Boppard
Visit R�desheim�s unique Siegfried�s Music Museum, which showcases one of the world�s best collections of mechanical musical instruments, before cruising the exquisite upper middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy leisure time in charming Boppard. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Siegfried�s Music Museum
Day 26: Cologne
Stroll through Old Town on your walking tour as you make your way tothe Cologne Cathedral. From every angle, this UNESCO World HeritageSite�which took over 600 years to complete�is a masterpiece of Gothicart. (BB, L, Captain�s Farewell Dinner) Note: No inside tours of the cathedralon Sundays or Catholic holidays.
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and Cologne Cathedral visit
Day 27: Amsterdam
Experience the highlights of Amsterdam on a city tour and canal cruise, and then visit the world-famous Rijksmuseum. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Amsterdam city tour, canal cruise, and Rijksmuseum visit
Day 28: Amsterdam (disembark), transfer to the airport
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