Danube Delta Discovery

Waltz through a beautiful part of Europe

Elegant Vienna provides a great point of contrast to the rest of this exceptional itinerary.

Pick up the strains of a melody you recognize as you walk the quaint cobblestone streets of Vienna. Cruise through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria before you visit the Danube Delta, offering some of the region’s most beautiful backdrops.

Day 01

Vienna

Raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.

Meals: D

Day 02

Vienna

F

Freechoice: Tour the city of Vienna, or visit the remarkable Schönbrunn Palace. Alternatively, join a guided bicycle tour to Danube Island, or visit the Sisi Museum and learn about the former Empress of Austria.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 03

Bratislava

F

Freechoice: Explore beautiful Bratislava on a guided walking tour. Alternatively, journey behind the Iron Curtain to discover Bratislava’s communist-era history, or join some friendly locals for Coffee and Cake.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 04

Budapest fe

Freechoice: Join a guided city tour and visit the imposing Parliament building, or take an active walking tour of Buda Hill. Alternatively, discover Budapest’s Jewish heritage.

Enrich

Immerse yourself in Budapest’s imperial past and attend an exclusive classical music concert at the majestic Gödöllõ Royal Palace, one of the favourite residences of Queen Elisabeth of Hungary.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 05

Kalocsa f

Freechoice: Witness a traditional Puszta horse show and be greeted by the horsemen of the Puszta region where this type of activity has been practised for centuries or learn about Hungarian traditions and handicrafts.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 06

Mohacs f

Freechoice: Discover the city of Pécs, or explore the village of Villány. Alternatively, tour Zsolnay Porcelain Museum.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 07

Osijek f

Freechoice: Explore Osijek on a guided walking tour. Alternatively, explore one of Europe’s largest natural wetlands, Kopački Rit by bike or during a boat cruise Later, join a local family for a home-cooked meal and discover what everyday life is really like in Croatia.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 08

Novi Sad f

Freechoice: Join a local guide for a city tour, or journey to the nearby town of Sremski Karlovci. Alternatively, visit Fruška Gora National Park, or take an active hike to Petrovaradin Fortress.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 09

Belgrade fe

Freechoice: Enjoy an indepth city tour including Tito’s Memorial, or join an orientation tour of the city. Alternatively, take a cycling tour along the river or join a local charitable organisation that is dedicated to educating the Roma community as they raise awareness and help the local population.

Enrich

Visit the temple of St. Sava and enjoy a choir performance in the Temple Crypt.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 10

Donji Milanovac > Iron Gates f

Freechoice: Enjoy spectacular views over the Danube on a tour of Golubac Fortress, or visit the Lepenski Vir Archaeological site and museum. Later, admire the scenery as you cruise the Iron Gates.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 11 Vidin f

Freechoice: Tour Vidin on foot, or opt for a hike to Belogradchik Fortress. Alternatively, venture to a local winery for a tasting, or learn to make traditional Banica, a delicious cheesefilled filo pastry pie.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 12

Vidin > Silistra

Relax and enjoy the scenery as you cruise the mighty Danube towards Silistra.

Meals: B.L.D

34 Scenic Freechoice Excursions including

7 Active, Your Way

5 Moments, Masters & Music

7 Interactive Encounters

See pages 34-39 for details.

Day 13

Silistra f

Freechoice: Discover Silistra Fort during an active walking tour, or journey to a nearby local village where you’ll visit a local school.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 14

Saint George > Danube Delta

Sail to the Black Sea coast. Admire spectacular scenery

2,143km Cruised | 7 Countries | 5 Capital Cities | 13 Ports during your small boat cruise to Mile 0, where the mighty Danube River meets the Black Sea.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 15 Braila > Bucharest

This morning disembark your Scenic Space-Ship and travel to Bucharest and overnight at the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel*.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 16

Bucharest

Transfer to Bucharest airport after breakfast. Bucharest is the end of your journey, but it will be the start of a lifetime of wonderful memories.

Meals: B

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 136-139.

2024

all terms and conditions please refer to pages 136-139 or visit scenic.ca/terms-and-conditions.