7 Night Cruise sailing from Belgrade to Vienna aboard River Ambassador.

Trace a millennia-old time line along the Danube
Cruise through five countries-Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, and Serbia-where you'll see sights that you won't forget; immersing yourself in new cultures; meeting new friends; and discovering a plethora of colorful folklore, musical traditions, and culinary delights.
This cruise showcases recent historic and political changes in Eastern Europe. Vibrant capitals like Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, and Bratislava display the cultural diversity of their proud citizens. History, nature, and hospitable people are all awaiting your discovery on this highlights of Eastern Europe river cruise.

Celtic fortifications, Medieval towns, Turkish baths, 19th-century Neoclassical architecture, Roman ruins, and modern resorts make this one of the most eye-opening, extraordinary voyages in the world-not to mention the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes. All of this and more awaits you on your exploration of Eastern Europe.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Those who wish to witness the challenging transitions undergone in Eastern European countries. Nature lovers inspired by dramatic scenery. And fans of architecture and archeology will delight in the spectacular structures and ancient ruins.

Day 1: Belgrade (embark)

Day 2: Belgrade
Featured Excursion: Belgrade city tour

Enjoy a drive through Belgrade, and then explore the vast Kalemegdan Fortress on foot. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Dinner)

Day 3: Vukovar (Osijek)
Featured Excursions: Tour of Osijek, school visit, and home-hosted lunch

Be treated to a musical performance by local elementary school children. Then tour the city before enjoying a home-hosted lunch with a Croatian family. (BB, L, D)

Note: School visit not available during school holidays.

Day 4: Budapest, cruising the Danube River

Enjoy the morning at leisure in beautiful Budapest before cruising the lovely Danube. (BB, L, D)

Day 5: Budapest
Featured Excursion: Choice of Budapest city tour OR Budapest walking discovery with Parliament tour

Savor the beauty of Buda and Pest on opposite sides of the Danube with a panoramic coach tour that shows you all the city's grand sights. Or enjoy the Budapest walking tour, which includes a short city walk and visit to the Hungarian Parliament building. (BB, L, D)

Note: Parliament may be closed for official business without prior notice. If Parliament is closed, we will visit St. Stephen's Basilica.

Day 6: Bratislava, cruising the Danube River
Featured Excursion: Bratislava city tour

Admire Bratislava's eclectic collection of Gothic, Baroque, and Art Deco architecture on your tour through Old Town that will take you from Medieval Michael's Gate to Rococo Mirbach Palace and countless other highlights. (BB, Captain's Farewell Dinner)

Day 7: Vienna
Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour and National Library visit OR exclusive "See Vienna as the Viennese Do" on a waltzing discovery of Viennese daily life

There can be no exploration of the Danube without a visit to Vienna, which is a city both steeped in history and on the cusp of current trends. Your panoramic city tour showcases all the imperial Habsburg grandeur of the stately Ringstrasse, taking you past the Rathaus (City Hall), Parliament, the Hofburg (Imperial Palace), and the State Opera, among other sights. Leaving the motorcoach, you will start a walking tour through the Hofburg grounds, culminating at the magnificent Baroque State Hall of the Austrian National Library, which is said to be the most beautiful library room in the world. For a more intimate look at this stunning city, "See Vienna as the Viennese Do" walking and riding the subway to discover the daily life of the Viennese in the historic town center. Top off your tour with a stop at a traditional Viennese coffee house. (BB, L, D)

Note: On Mondays, Mozarthaus will be substituted for the National Library.

Day 8: Vienna (disembark)