b'IRON GATE GORGEWONDERS OF THE DANUBE & THE BLACK SEA DELTADay 1 - London and Bucharest Day 5 - Veliko TarnovoAfter meeting in London, we take a direct flight to Bucharest,We arrive in Bulgaria today, docking in Ruse for a visit to Veliko Romanias lively capital city. We arrive at our hotel for the nightTarnovo, one of Bulgarias oldest towns which was once the where a delicious three-course dinner kicks off our holiday. cornerstone of Bulgarias 14th-century empire. Our guided tour introduces us to the mighty Zarewez fortress and the impressive Day 2 - Bucharest St Peter and Paul medieval church before we have the chance Discover the contrasting blend of Art Nouveau palaces,to discover local arts and crafts. medieval homes, stark Stalinist architecture, and 21st-centuryDay 6 - The Iron Gate Gorgemodernist skyscrapers that mesh together to make Bucharest an intriguing and dynamic city. Take some free time for lunch,Spend a relaxed day on board as we sail towards Belgrade, perhaps sampling some authentic Romanian cuisine at one ofpassing through the Iron Gate Gorge during the afternoon. the many al fresco restaurants. This afternoon, we board theOur cruise director gives us an informative commentary as we Amadeus Silver II. Were welcomed with a drink and have sometravel past striking mossy cliffs, seeing the incredible carving of time to settle in before sitting down to our first 5-course dinner.Romanian battle hero Decebalus, which is hewn into the rocks. Day 3 - Danube Delta safari Day 7 - SerbiaWe hop aboard smaller safari boats for a nature cruise throughWe moor in the Serbian capital of Belgrade and head out on a the UNESCO-listed Danube Delta. This is the worlds third- guided tour. The citys varied history is evident in its architecture, highest biodiversity area, after the Great Barrier Reef and theand we see the Kalemegdan Fortress, the oldest surviving part Galapagos Islands. The specialist biosphere reserve is packedof the city which dates back to the 3rd century and offers views with rare species of wildlife, including the golden jackal andacross the Danube and Sava rivers. We continue to Belgrades white-tailed eagle, and boasts the largest pelican colony in theNational Museum before seeing the parliament building, Terazije delta. Our cruise gives us the chance to admire both animalsSquare and the Palace of Princess Ljubica. This building stands and plants not found anywhere else in the world. This afternoon,out due to its Oriental-style architectural influences and was built we enjoy a relaxed sailing to Fetesti. in the 1800s for the wife of Prince Milo - Princess Ljubica. After lunch on board, we take to the waters, sailing to Mohcs.Day 4 - ConstanaWe visit the port town of Constana, on the shores of the BlackDay 8 - Hungarian Puszta tourSea. The town has an ancient history, with its Greek originsWe arrive in the quiet riverside town of Mohcs where we have blending with Roman and Persian influences. Discover thisa little time to explore before we venture into the Puszta area of intriguing heritage, and take in the Great Mosque, Art NouveauHungary. Defined by its grassland ecosystem and set amongst Casino, and Genovese Lighthouse. A short visit to the citysthe Great Hungarian Plains, the area has a wild west feel to it. History and Archaeology Museum is also enlightening, andOur first visit is to a paprika house, where we learn about theres even time to stroll along the pristine beach, drinking upthe spices historical significance and discover how it helped sweeping views of the Black Sea, before returning to our ship. shaped the lives of those who live here. One of Hungarys most 50 THE DANUBE Visit your local Travel Agent for more information'