DANUBE RIVER; VIENNA TO ISTANBUL

October 2012

Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey
aboard the M.S. AMADEUS ROYAL

From the dawn of civilization, the Danube River has ranked among the world's most storied waterways. Over the course of the past two millennia, it has seen the passage of Roman legions and crusading knights, the indomitable Janissaries of the Ottomans and the proud Hussars of the Habsburgs. A channel for conquest, commerce and culture since its banks were first settled, the Danube links the heartlands of Central Europe with the nations of the Black Sea and the Orient beyond.

Join fellow travelers for the specially-designed travel program featuring six countries, four UNESCO World Heritage sites and the enchanting eastern Danube River Valley, a region shrouded in mystique and steeped in natural beauty that remains virtually unknown to American travelers. Cruise from the Habsburg’s imperial capital of Vienna through the tranquil foothills of the Carpathian Mountains in Slovakia and Hungary’s fabled puszta (plains) to the ancient lands of Serbia and Romania. Here, a rich mosaic of medieval cities, charming villages and rugged countryside awaits you, from the glittering palaces of Budapest and the fin-de-siècle elegance of Bucharest, to the Byzantine and Ottoman splendors of Istanbul. Immerse yourself in the Slavic heritage of medieval Belgrade, admire a masterful display of traditional horsemanship in the Hungarian heartland and witness Eastern Europe’s spectacular scenery on your Danube cruise aboard a deluxe vessel renowned for its world-class service, finely appointed accommodations and superior amenities.

Also, enjoy exceptional hotel accommodations for three nights in Istanbul in the centrally located, five-star Ceylan InterContinental Istanbul, a sanctuary of luxury overlooking the magnificent Bosphorus Strait. Enhance your travel experience with an optional Two-Night Vienna Pre-Program and an optional Three-Night Cappadocia Post-Program.

Travel in the company of like-minded travelers on what we anticipate will be a very popular travel program. We encourage you to make your reservations soon, while Early Booking Savings are available.