This is one of the world’s great journeys, following as it does one of the most important trade routes since the earliest of times, linking the east with the west. We will travel through some of Europe’s most picturesque landscapes from the beautiful city of Budapest and across the plains of Hungary to the distant Carpathian Mountains. Travelling through the ‘Iron Gates’, we will continue along the Danube with Romania on the northern banks and Bulgaria on the southern banks all the way to the Delta and Black Sea.

Travelling by river on a journey such as this provides a unique perspective as you cruise slowly along the Danube past villages, towns, great cities and through ever changing landscapes. The great joy of river cruising is not only the easy access to some of Europe’s most interesting places but also the opportunity to absorb the landscapes and architecture noting the subtle changes from region to region. From the great comfort of your five star luxury vessel you can cross a great swathe of Europe, seeing and learning about a culturally rich land that has seen more than its fair share of conflicts, revolutions and wars.