Romance of the Blue Danube

The "king" of Europe's rivers is steeped in beauty and legend. After admiring the stunning architecture of Bucharest, Romania, embark for the harbor town of Rousse, Bulgaria. Discover historic Vidin and explore Roman ruins in Drobeta-Turnu Severin. Cross the Carpathian Mountains through the Iron Gate Gorge to Belgrade, Serbia. See Kalocsa and Mohacs, Hungary, before visiting the Parliament Building and State Opera House in Budapest. Sail to Bratislava, Slovak Republic, and tour the Ringstrasse and Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria. In Austria, visit medieval Durnstein and cruise through the charming Wachau Valley, lined with vineyards and castle ruins, to Melk, before concluding your journey in Passau, Germany.

Trip details

Departs:

September 28, 2009

Cost:

From $3,895 plus airfare & V.A.T.; deposit $600 per person

ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderately Active

LECTURER
Ronald Gottesman