Follow the Danube River through Eastern Europe, a land shaped by centuries of imperial influence and political change. Explore the capitals of Hungary, Serbia and Romania, where grand architecture meets contemporary culture. Beyond the cities, traditions endure through Hungary’s Puszta horsemen and Bulgaria’s medieval fortresses. Trace the legacies of Roman and Ottoman influence through the region’s landmarks, including the Iron Gates, a towering gorge.

Experience the soothing waters of a traditional thermal bath in Budapest, learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school and sample Austro-Hungarian cuisine. Sail through spectacular scenery and admire the Wachau Valley’s vineyard-laden hillsides, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gain rare insight into daily monastic life during an exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey, and explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau.