RIVER
JOURNEY
Grand Danube Passage
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Day 1 | In Transit
Depart for Sofia, Bulgaria.
Day 2 | Sofia, Bulgaria Transfer
Sofia to Prague
to the Sofia Hotel Balkan.
Free Time: Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Day 3 | Sofia
Enrichment: Prologue to the Bulgarian Revival.
Inspiring Moments
Discovery: Sofia. Witness landmarks, St. George Rotunda, Alexander Battenberg Square and more.
> Witness
Gather for a Welcome Reception and Dinner.
> Gaze
After breakfast, transfer to Vidin and savor lunch with a view at The Rocks restaurant.
Budapest’s glowing, amber skyline during an evening sail on the Danube.
Day 4 | Sofia | Vidin
at the scenic wonder of the Iron Gate Gorge, an engineering marvel.
> Discover
the history and grandeur of timeless Vienna. in the beguiling, relaxed ambience of Bratislava’s old town.
Wachau Valley
> Delight
> Applaud
the graceful turns and flowing movements of elegant waltz dancers during an exclusive performance.
> Marvel
at the lush, storybook landscape of the Wachau Valley.
> Savor
a moment of quiet thought in the marbled halls of Melk Abbey.
> Experience
five UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Explore eight countries, Old World capitals and charming villages along the mighty Danube River. Begin in Sofia, Bulgaria, sail on the storied Danube, and conclude your adventure in Prague, Czech Republic. Uncover the history of ancient Roman ruins, castles and fortresses, and feast your eyes on an illuminated Budapest, the lush Wachau Valley and the Iron Gate Gorge. On board, delight in a Serbian folk show, a traditional German Frühschoppen and a captivating Viennese Waltz performance. Enjoy a choice of included excursions in many ports, featuring local cuisine, cycling, art tours and more, and spend your evenings stargazing on the Danube.
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Discovery: Ancient Vidin. See a mosque. Visit the St. Panteleimon Church and Baba Vida Fortress. Embark your first-class river ship, and gather for a Welcome Aboard Reception and Dinner.
Day 5 | Iron Gate Gorge
Sail through the Iron Gate Gorge, an engineering wonder that is part of the boundary between Romania and Serbia.
Discovery: Frühschoppen! Sip a beer and enjoy pretzels and sausages, an age-old German tradition.
Day 6 | Belgrade, Serbia
Enrichment: Modern Serbia.
PYJ | Choose one of these excursions:
•Belgrade City Highlights. Visit Kalemegdan
Citadel, St. Sava Cathedral and many more sites.
•Eating Like a Local. Taste a fusion of Serbian cuisine. Learn about local customs and traditions. Above: Charles Bridge, Prague
