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Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Budapest

   Arrive 18:00Depart 18:00

   Hungary

   

   Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

2. Day 2

   Mohacs

   Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

   Hungary

   

   Mohács is a historically significant Hungarian town on the Danube, renowned for the pivotal 1526 battle and the UNESCO-listed Busójárás winter festival featuring dramatic masked processions. Visitors should not miss the fiery halászlé fisherman's soup prepared with fresh Danube catch, and a wine excursion to the nearby Villány appellation for world-class reds. The ideal season to visit is late spring through early autumn for warm riverside days, though February offers the unforgettable spectacle of Busójárás.

3. Day 2

   Osijek

   Arrive 14:00Depart 18:00

   Croatia

   

   Osijek, Croatia's elegant Slavonian capital on the Drava River, enchants with its superbly preserved eighteenth-century baroque fortress quarter, rich Habsburg heritage, and a culinary tradition centred on paprika-cured kulen sausage and the iconic fiš paprikaš river stew. Visitors should not miss an evening promenade along the Drava waterfront and a wine tasting in the nearby Baranja region, where Graševina whites achieve remarkable depth. The ideal season to visit is late spring through early autumn, when the river light is at its most luminous and the fortress courtyards come alive with open-air concerts and festivals.

4. Day 3

   Belgrade

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Serbia

   

   Belgrade, the 'White City' rebuilt at least forty times at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, surprises every visitor with its raw, uncurated vitality — a capital that wears its turbulent history lightly while embracing the present with irresistible energy. The Kalemegdan Fortress, fortified for over two thousand years, offers the most dramatic river panorama on the entire Danube; below it, the Skadarlija cobblestone quarter fills nightly with kafana musicians and the aromas of Serbian rakija and roasted meats. Belgrade's nightlife — centered on the floating river clubs called splavovi — is genuinely legendary in Europe. Spring and early autumn offer the most comfortable conditions; the Iron Gate gorge is two hours downstream by river.

5. Day 4

   Golubac

   Arrive 13:00Depart 18:00

   Serbia

   

   Golubac is a medieval fortress village on Serbia's Danube, where a magnificently restored fourteenth-century stronghold guards the entrance to the Iron Gates gorge — Europe's deepest river canyon. Visitors should explore the nine-towered fortress and sample *riblja čorba*, the local paprika-laced fish soup, at a riverside *kafana*. Late spring through early autumn offers the most rewarding conditions, with warm days ideal for both fortress ramparts and the lush trails of Đerdap National Park.

6. Day 5

   Novi Sad

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Serbia

   

   Novi Sad — the "Serbian Athens" — unfolds along the left bank of the Danube beneath the commanding walls of the Petrovaradin Fortress, a Habsburg military masterpiece whose underground tunnel labyrinth and hilltop clock tower (with hands reversed, to confuse enemy gunners) make for one of Europe's most unusual fortress visits. The city's elegant pedestrian street, the Zmaj Jovina, is lined with 19th-century Habsburg architecture that rewards a leisurely afternoon, while the Serbian cultural renaissance of the same era left behind museums, galleries, and coffee house traditions that endure today. In July, the EXIT music festival transforms the fortress into one of Europe's most storied outdoor stages. Visit May through September for the finest weather.

7. Day 5

   Ilok

   Arrive 16:00Depart 18:00

   Croatia

   

   Ilok, a historical port in Croatia, enchants visitors with its medieval architecture, serene riverfront, and vibrant local culture. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional dishes like "čobanac" and sampling the exquisite local wine, "Traminac." The best time to visit is during the late spring or early fall, when the weather is pleasant and the vineyards are lush.

8. Day 5

   Vukovar

   Arrive 19:30Depart 18:00

   Croatia

   

   Vukovar, Croatia's largest river port, sits at the confluence of the Vuka and Danube rivers, offering a rich historical narrative and vibrant local culture. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional dishes like fiš paprikaš and exploring nearby attractions such as Trogir and Solin. The best time to visit is in late spring and early autumn when the weather is pleasant and the local events are in full swing.

9. Day 6

   Mohacs

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Hungary

   

   Mohács is a historically significant Hungarian town on the Danube, renowned for the pivotal 1526 battle and the UNESCO-listed Busójárás winter festival featuring dramatic masked processions. Visitors should not miss the fiery halászlé fisherman's soup prepared with fresh Danube catch, and a wine excursion to the nearby Villány appellation for world-class reds. The ideal season to visit is late spring through early autumn for warm riverside days, though February offers the unforgettable spectacle of Busójárás.

10. Day 6

    Kalocsa

    Arrive 18:00Depart 18:00

    Hungary

    

    Kalocsa is a historic Hungarian town on the Great Plain, renowned as the heartland of authentic Hungarian paprika production and home to one of the nation's oldest archbishoprics, founded in 1000 AD. Visitors should not miss the Paprika Museum with its spice tastings and the exquisite Kalocsa folk embroidery workshops, both uniquely rooted in this landscape. The ideal season is early autumn, from September through October, when the paprika harvest paints the fields crimson and the air carries the warm fragrance of drying peppers — a sensory experience found nowhere else along the Danube.

11. Day 7

    Budapest

    Arrive 07:00

    Hungary

    

    Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

12. Day 8

    Budapest

    Arrive 09:00Depart 09:00

    Hungary

    

    Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

Cabin Categories

Main Deck 1 Bed Single CAT. C

Outside

118 sq ftMax 1C_SGL_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with a single bed, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

ShowerToiletries ProvidedOne Single BedTVMedia/Entertainment StationSafe+4

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Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds CAT. A

Outside

118 sq ftMax 2A_GLS_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with 2 separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

ShowerToiletries ProvidedTwinTVFree Wi-FiMedia/Entertainment Station+5

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Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds CAT. B

Outside

118 sq ftMax 2B_GLS_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with 2 separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

ShowerToiletries ProvidedTwinTVFree Wi-FiMedia/Entertainment Station+5

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Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds CAT. C

Outside

118 sq ftMax 2C_GLS_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with 2 separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

ShowerToiletries ProvidedTwinTVFree Wi-FiMedia/Entertainment Station+5

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Main Deck 2 Single Beds Suite CAT. B

Suite

172 sq ftMax 2B_SU2_PP

Spacious and comfortable suite with two single beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

ShowerToiletries ProvidedTwinTVFree Wi-FiMedia/Entertainment Station+5

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Main Deck 3 Beds CAT. C

Outside

118 sq ftMax 3C_TPL_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin that can accommodate up to 2 people. 3 people (2 low beds and 1 high bed), with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilets, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

TwinPullman BedTVMedia/Entertainment StationSafeHair Dryer+5

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Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds CAT. A

Outside

118 sq ftMax 2A_GLS_PS

Spacious and comfortable cabin with 2 separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck with high sliding window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

ShowerToiletries ProvidedMedia/Entertainment StationTwinVanity AreaTV+6

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Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds CAT. B

Outside

118 sq ftMax 2B_GLS_PS

Spacious and comfortable cabin with 2 separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck with high sliding window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

ShowerToiletries ProvidedMedia/Entertainment StationTwinVanity AreaTV+6

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Upper Deck 2 Single Bed Accessible Cabin CAT. B

Outside

118 sq ftMax 2B_PM2_PS

Spacious and comfortable cabin with two single beds, it is fitted out for people with reduced mobility. mobility reduced, with an adapted bathroom (sink, shower and private toilets, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck with high sliding window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

ShowerToiletries ProvidedMedia/Entertainment StationTwinVanity AreaTV+6

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