From the magnificent history of the Iron Gates Gorge to the romantic capital city of Bucharest, explore the extraordinary sights along the Danube River on this cruise through the heart of the Balkans.  On this long river cruise through the Balkans, we start by exploring the sights of Kalocsa?and Belgrade, with its magnificent Kalemegdan Fortress. Then it’s off to Pleven passing through the Iron Gates Gorge and the Djerdap locks before visiting Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Known as ‘Little Paris,’ this gem of a capital city will capture your heart with its romantic buildings and boulevards. Then we explore the very best of The Danube Delta and enjoy a cruise through Europe’s largest area of wetlands – a UNESCO-listed site. We visit Constan?a on the Black Sea coast, where you can explore its charming Old Town. From Ruse, either explore Veliko Tarnovo, the village of Arbanasi and the rock hewn churches at Ivanovo, or Ruse and the churches at Ivanovo and Basarbovo. From Vidin we take a scenic drive to the rock formations at Belogradchik, then we visit Lepenski Vir – one of the most important Mesolithic archaeological sites in Serbia and marvel at the views from Kapetan Mišin breg. Entering Croatia, you can choose to see Osijek & Vukovar, or take a boat ride in the Kopacki rit nature park nestled between the Danube and Drava rivers.  Finally, we discover the imperial capital city of Hungary – Budapest. 

Highlights:
Explore Belogradchik Rocks, Pleven and Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanasi and Ivanovo, or Ruse and the rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo & Basarbovo in Romania on guided tours. Discover the only European capital built at the confluence of two rivers, Belgrade, Serbia's second largest city, Novi Sad, and Mesolithic Lepenski Vir. Visit Romania's Bucharest with its tree-lined boulevards, the Orthodox churches and squares that this 'Little Paris' has to offer, and the ancient city of Constan?a on the Black Sea coast. Marvel at the natural beauty of the Danube Delta, Europe’s largest wetlands with UNESCO status, and sail through the impressive Iron Gates Gorge. See Croatia's Vukovar and Osijek or visit Kopacki Rit nature park, tour Hungary's Kalosca or take a scenic drive into the Puszta to an equestrian farm, and explore the imperial city of Budapest.

What's Included:
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of sole occupancy cabins available on all decks, at the relevant supplement. The price includes:  Full board during your cruise from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day (except lunches on full day excursions) Free drinks package Complimentary on-board tea and coffee Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary) All visits and excursions as mentioned  Coach travel as mentioned English-speaking expert guides  The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge