Board from 4:00 p.m.at Linz, Austria. After comfortably settling into your cabin, enjoy a welcome cocktail with the crew. Have dinner on board.

*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.

Take an excursion to the Abbey of Melk which is perched up high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube. It is the symbol of Austrian baroque at its finest. After your tour get back on board and spend the afternoon cruising toward Vienna. Arrive in Vienna, and enjoy some free time with a possibility to attend a concert of Viennese music (optional and depending on availability).

Today's excursions are:
Classic: Guided visit of Schoenbrunn Palace and with its magnificent park, the former summer residence of the Emperor of Austria and his family.

Discovery: The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes. You'll stroll through the city and visit backstage in the Konzerthaus concert hall. After your tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.

After your visits, begin to cruise to Bratislava. This afternoon's excursions are:

Classic: Guided tour of Bratislava, dominated to the north by the slopes of the southern tip of the Little Carpathians and bathed by the Danube. Its charm is found in its old town, with its splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares.

Discovery: Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, you'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava.
Return on board and cruise to Budapest.

Arrive in Budapest. Today's excursions are:

Classic: Sightseeing tour of Budapest, once two distinct cities that united only in 1873. Buda, on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys; and Pest, on the other, with its flatter landscape that offers a panoramic view over the banks of the Danube. 

Discovery: Budapest by bike. See all the important sights of the city on an easy-paced ride, cycling through the historical center of Hungarian culture and many other legendary sites in Budapest.

The afternoon is free to do as you please. Join an optional (not included in the packages): Discover Gellert baths and spa. In the evening, join an excursion for both packages: Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest. Cruise through the night.

The next adventure takes you to Kalocsa, where you can enjoy an exceptional tour of the Puszta (Great Hungarian Plain). It was, in the 19th century, the wild west of Hungary, with a lot of herds in custody of the cowboys. Go back on board and start cruising toward Mohács, crossing the Serbian border, and continue toward Novi Sad.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment on board.

Arrive in Novi Sad. Today's excursions are:

Classic: Guided visit of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center.

Discovery: Novi Sad and a walk to the Petrovaradin fortress. Leave the ship for an energetic walk to the Petrovaradin Fortress. Stroll along the riverfront before climbing the 200 steps up to the fortress. The view from the fort is splendid, and you'll enjoy a snack during your hike.

Your ship begins to cruise to Belgrade. Spend the afternoon cruising, before arriving in the Serbian capital in the evening. In the evening, join an excursion for both packages: Evening of traditional entertainment in Belgrade.

Today's excursions are:

Classic: Guided tour of Belgrade. Known for its high cultural influence during the Turkish occupation, the city charms you with its Eastern, Slavic and Austrian heritage. The lively Terazije Square is considered the heart of the city.

Discovery: Biking in Belgrade. Cycle along the history-filled streets with your guide, who'll explain the city's recent past from World War II to current times.

Spend the afternoon cruising to Donji Milanovac.

The entire day will be spent cruising on the Danube. The ship will pass through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. It was called "The Cauldrons” by ancient sailors, since the water, held tightly between two steep cliffs, seems to be boiling. On the Serbian bank of the river, catch a glimpse of the Tabula Traiana - a marble plaque honoring the Roman Road that once linked Rome to the province of Dacia.

Tonight is your gala evening and dinner.

Arrive in Ruse. Join an excursion for both packages: Tour of the canyon-shaped valley along the Rusenski Lom River, and the Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo, a group of monolithic churches, chapels and monasteries hewn out of solid rock. Join an excursion for both packages: Tour of Ruse.

Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional entertainment on board.

The ship will cruise to Giurgiu. Join an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Bucharest. Bucharest offers a striking combination of architectural styles: Curtea Veche, the ruins of a 15th-century palace built during the rule of Vlad III Dracula, orthodox churches, Empire-style manor houses, Communist-inspired architecture, and the Parliament (outside only - entrance fees not included).

Return on board in Olenita

Today's excursions are:

Classic:  The Danube Delta. Tour the Danube Delta and enjoy the flora and fauna, see the multiple natural and artificial canals, and walk away with impressions that will last a lifetime.

Discovery: Delta Danube on a speed boat. Onboard, a 7-passenger speed boat, tour the Danube Delta and enjoy the flora and fauna.
Return on board in Tulcea. Enjoy a traditional folklore evening.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast on board followed by disembarkation in the morning.