b'DANUBE DELTA GRAND CRUISE - BLACK SEA TO THE DANUBEWHATS INCLUDEDTHE DANUBE RIVERYOUR ITINERARYDays 1-2 - London and Bucharest UK Tour Manager until We meet at London Heathrow and fly to Bucharest, Romanias capitalintroduces us to sights such as the Presidential Palace and Bratislavaembarkation and from and an engaging melting pot of history, culture, fine architectureCastle. After a calm night of cruising, we arrive into glorious Viennadisembarkation of your and delightful green spaces. On Day 2, we set out on a guided tour,for a sightseeing tour on Day 12. Later, a real treat awaits us onship and the services of discovering the blend of medieval homes, palaces and modernboard, as, after dinner, we welcome musicians from the Viennayour on-board Cruise skyscrapers that make up this intriguing city. We enjoy lunch at a localPhilharmonic Orchestra for an exclusive private recital. Managerrestaurant before boarding the Amadeus Silver II and settling in with aFlexible excursions welcome drink before dinner. Days 13-14 - Melk and Salzburg or the Austrian Lakes allowing you to choose We reach Austrias Wachau Valley, an area of beautiful blue watershow to spend your dayDays 3-4 - Danube Delta safari and Constana and lush hillsides, to arrive in the village of Emmersdorf. A scenic We hop aboard smaller safari boats for a nature cruise through thecoach trip delivers us to Melk Abbey, a splendid 18th-centuryFlight from London UNESCO-listed Danube Delta. The worlds third-highest biodiversityBaroque abbey overlooking the deep valley beneath it. On DayHeathrow to Bucharest,VELIKO TARNOVO area, our cruise gives us the chance to admire unique animals and14, theres a choice of excursions. You could either explore theand escorted rail travel plants not found anywhere else in the world. In the afternoon, we sailspectacular Austrian Lake District, home to some of the countrysfrom your ship totowards Fetesti, visiting the port town of Constana on Day 4 to discovermost breathtaking scenery; where dramatic mountains rise fromLondon St Pancras or its intriguing heritage on a guided tour. From Greek beginnings tothe waters of tranquil lakes and picture-postcard villages dot thereturn flightsRoman ancestry and Persian influences, we see the Great Mosque, Arthillsides. Alternatively, head to Salzburg for a sightseeing tour, Nouveau casino and Genovese lighthouse before visiting the History andsoaking in the most famous sights of a city renowned for its musical1 nights 4-Star hotel Archaeology Museum. Theres free time to stroll along the pristine beachand cultural heritage.accommodation and a before returning to our ship.14-night cruise aboard Days 15-16 - Regensburg and London your Amadeus shipDays 5-6 - Veliko Tarnovo and the Iron Gate Gorge Todays port of call, Regensburg, is known as one of the best-We arrive in Bulgaria, docking in Ruse for a visit to Veliko Tarnovo, one ofpreserved medieval cities in Europe. We step into a fairytale as we the countrys oldest towns. Our guided tour introduces us to the Zarewezexplore the Old Town, seeing the Old Town Hall - a caramel-coloured5-Star dining with fortress and impressive St Peter and Paul church. We also have thestructure that dates back to the 1200s. Back on board, we attendbreakfast, lunch and chance to learn about some of the local arts and crafts. Spend a relaxedthe captains gala dinner, a chance to don our evening-wear anddinner each day of your day sailing to Belgrade on Day 6, passing through the Iron Gate Gorgecelebrate our cruise experience. On Day 16, we arrive in Passau. Wecruiseas we go. Enjoy informative commentary about the area as we sail pastdisembark and travel to London St Pancras by rail, via Frankfurt and KALEMEGDAN FORTRESS mossy cliffs to see the incredible rock carving of Romanian battle hero,Brussels. Alternatively, you may prefer to fly back to the UK. Dinner drinks each Decebalus. evening of your cruiseDays 7-8 - Belgrade and Hungarian Puszta tourWe moor in the Serbian capital of Belgrade and head out on a guidedComplimentary luggage tour. The citys history is evident in its architecture, and we see thetransfersKalemegdan Fortress, dating back to the 3rd century, Belgrades National Museum, Terazije Square and the Palace of Princess Ljubica. We arrive in riverside Mohcs on Day 8, where we have free time before venturingSHIP INFORMATION into the Puszta area of Hungary, set amongst the Great Hungarian Plains.2023 Fly, Rail & Cruise from London HeathrowOur first visit is to a paprika house, where we hear how this flavourfulTour Code: GDR | Standard Class Rail For deck plans and more ship spice changed the world and taste it in a variety of dishes. Next, weinformation, please see pages enjoy a traditional folk performance at the former home of a wealthyClassic Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Deluxe Suite 120-12119th-century family. We continue into the plains, where we enjoy a glass of wine, sample local delicacies, meet Hungarian half-blood horses andCategories Lower Deck Stern Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck Upper Deckexperience a traditional wagon ride. Transferring to Kalocsa afterwards,Aug 10* 3,695 4,095 4,895 5,295 6,495we rejoin our ship, where we enjoy a gala dinner this evening.Aug 24 3,695 4,095 4,895 5,295 6,495BUDAPEST Deposit from 530 per person. Solo Occupancy available.Days 9-10 - Budapest *A reverse itinerary operates on this date and is 1 day longerFLY, RAIL & CRUISEWe arrive Budapest, a city divided by the Danube and sewn together bywith an extra overnight en route home.a collection of impressive bridges. Theres free time to explore before weUPGRADE TO FIRST CLASS RAIL embark on a Budapest illuminations cruise after dark. Admire the sightfrom just 200 per person.of the city bathed in golden light as were entertained by a Hungarian2023 Fly & Cruise from London Heathrowfolklore troupe in the bar. On Day 10, we discover more of elegantTour Code: GDZ | Economy Class FlightsBudapest on a guided tour, seeing the Parliament Building, OperaFLY & CRUISEHouse, St. Stephens Basilica and Budapest Castle. Later, we set sailClassic Stateroom Deluxe Stateroom Deluxe Suite REGIONAL DEPARTURES AVAILABLEthrough the beautiful Danube Bend.Categories Lower Deck Stern Lower Deck Middle Deck Upper Deck Upper Deck from Birmingham and ManchesterDays 11-12 - Bratislava and Vienna Aug 11* 3,295 3,695 4,495 4,895 6,095 (both via Amsterdam)We arrive in Bratislava in the afternoon, a city of historic Gothic buildings,Aug 24 3,295 3,695 4,495 4,895 6,095 from 50 per person.a wealth of museums and galleries and a refreshing cosmopolitanDeposit from 500 per person. Solo Occupancy available.atmosphere. We explore the Slovakian capital on a guided tour, which*A reverse itinerary operates on this date.66 THE DANUBE RIVER Call us on 01904 521972 or visit GreatRail.com for more details 67'