zBlack Sea Voyage - Cruise Only

Welcome aboard our elegant, 5-star river ship! Settle in to your spacious outside stateroom and then meet your fellow passengers at this evening’s Gala Welcome Dinner. Meals D

Arrive in Mohács during breakfast and then depart for your excursion to Pecs, which was lauded in 2010 as the European Union Cultural Capital. Founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, Pecs became an important early Christian bishopric and Turkish cultural base during the many centuries of Ottoman rule. The area around Pecs is made up of rolling hills, vine clad slopes and a modest climate that give the city a distinctly Mediterranean feel. Upon arrival, you will take a city tour that includes the Mosque Church and its underground burial chambers dating back to the 4th century. You will also see St. Peter’s Basilica and the restored Synagogue. After lunch on board ship, enjoy a wine-tasting excursion, where you will sample aromatic, spicy wines from the vineyards of Vilány. Meals B,L,D

This morning, choose between a tour of Vukovar or wine tasting in the town of Ilok. Your city tour of Vukovar includes the Ovcara Memorial, the monumental cross that is a memorial to those who lost their lives during Croatia’s struggle for independence. As an alternative, travel to the town of Ilok, which is famous for its wines. Here, you will visit a local winery and sample their vintages before your walking tour of the town. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise to Novi Sad, Serbia. Enjoy a walking tour of Novi Sad in the afternoon, beginning in Danube Park and continuing with a guided stroll through Old Town. You will also tour the 18th-century Austrian-Hungarian Petrovaradin Fortress. The ship sails for Belgrade this evening. Meals B,L,D

Wake up in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia and explore its myriad streets, plazas and squares. Belgrade has over 5,500 streets, 16 plazas and 32 squares. Your guided panoramic tour shows you the mighty Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St. Sava. A guided bicycle tour is available in the afternoon (capacity controlled). Meals B,L,D

Today, enjoy a full day of cruising through one of Europe's most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the Iron Gates. Here the Danube narrows, as it winds through a range of magnificent gorges between the southern Carpathian Mountains and the northwestern foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Forming the natural border between Serbia and Romania, today’s passage will be an unforgettable highlight of your Black Sea adventure. Late this evening, the ship sails to Vidin, Bulgaria. Meals B,L,D

The "Baba Vida" Fortress sits guard over the Danube at the Bulgarian frontier town of Vidin. The 14th-century castle has massive walls and dark towers, in contrast to the natural park that surrounds the castle. From here, take an excursion to Belogradschik, a beautifully restored 6th-century castle, located in a stunning landscape of unusual rock formations. Meals B,L,D

Enjoy a full day excursion to Bucharest, known as the “Paris of the East.” The city is famed for its lovely Belle Époque era buildings dating from the 19th-century. This morning you’ll visit the Open Air Museum, dedicated to the traditional architecture of rural Romania. After lunch you’ll have two options: Enjoy a visit to the Palace of the Parliament – the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon. Or join a guided tour of the city’s historic district.. This evening, the ship departs for Rousse. Meals B,L,D

Your Danube voyage ends this morning as you disembark your ship here in Rousse. Meals B