Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled with Turkey

Take a fascinating journey along the Lower Danube, from Budapest all the way to Romania, where the river spills into the Black Sea. Your cruise will take you through untouched lands punctuated by towns and cities that still look as they might have over a hundred years ago. See the hidden gems of the Balkans, from the eclectic Serbian city of Belgrade to the well-preserved Baroque town of Osijek in Croatia, cruising through narrow gorges and soaring cliffs of the Danube’s Iron Gate. Meet the local people, dine with them in their homes and learn what it was like to grow up behind the Iron Curtain. This varied itinerary will also give you ample time to relax on board in luxurious surrounds as you watch Danube River life rolling by. Extend your cruise with a seven-day land journey through?Turkey?to explore bustling Istanbul and the moving battlefields of Gallipoli. Luxury accommodation, included transfers and a Scenic Tour Director make for seamless travel.