DANUBE RIVER CRUISES
More History and Beauty than You can Imagine!

Cutting like a knife straight through the heart of Eastern Europe from west to east, the much beloved Danube River Cruise or as some know it, the Blue Danube is famed in literature and in song alike. 2001: A Space Odyssey? Who could forget the scene of the space ship docking with the space station with the strains of the Blue Danube Waltz playing in the background? So peaceful, so calm, yet with a beauty and grandeur all its own — not unlike a river cruise ship floating, no gliding, down the Danube River.

The Danube River is the longest river in the European Union. Running over 1700 miles east from its origins in Germany’s Black Forest, a Danube River cruise will take you on an unforgettable voyage through or alongside the borders of ten countries before it eventually flows into the Black Sea at the mouth of the Danube Delta. From the former imperial capitals of Vienna, Austria and Budapest, Hungary to medieval Vidin, Bulgaria with its legendary Baba Vida Fortress, a cruise down the Danube is a showcase for the region’s rich historical, cultural, and political landscape. Click HERE to continue reading article below.

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Jun 16 2013	Budapest Bucharest	7		Cruise Only	Budapest to the Black Sea	Tauck Treasures	$4490	GetQuote
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We've mentioned that a Danube River cruise certainly has wide appeal, even though our Premier River Cruise Experts sometimes wrestle with whether they should recommend a Rhine River cruise or its Danube counterpart as one’s first river cruise. The good news is that it really doesn't matter as both are not only extraordinary travel values, but guaranteed to produce a perfect vacation and a lifetime of memories for everyone.

A Danube River cruise allows wine and beer connoisseurs ample exposure to fine European wineries and tastings, Music lovers more than enough time to embrace the home of the Waltz. For history buffs, there’s 2000 years of history around every corner and when you combine all of its attributes, a Danube River cruise will provide even the meekest photojournalist with incredible photo opportunities throughout each day.

And for the “foodies” among us, some of the most incredible cuisine found anywhere — oh yes, I forgot... I’m a dessert junkie and I want to tell you that there’s nothing like roaming the many, many pastry shops that you’ll encounter. These cruises are a “dessert junkies” delight!

Okay, enough about the food. Did you know that you can see Roman ruins near the town of Kostolac, Serbia? It’s true. The Roman city of Viminacium was a major provincial capital in its heyday. And speaking of Rome and Romans, did you also know that the principal language of Romania, an Eastern European country, is considered a romance language. Those Romans sure did get around!   
You're sure to experience so much along the way that you will treasure long after your vacation is over. New cultures of course — for many of us Eastern Europe was a closed book for decades following World War II and the communist takeover — and modern cities like Vienna, Austria which nonetheless nurtured the talents of musical geniuses such as Beethoven, Mozart, and of course Strauss. Incredible scenery including the several gorges that make up the Iron Gates, a narrow and quite dramatic section of the river that forms a natural barrier between the countries of Serbia and Romania. It’s also a spot where you will want to be up on the sun deck with your tripod and camera as the vistas from the river are extraordinary. 

If you’re looking for quaint towns and medieval villages, incredible architecture, this cruise will fill your days with lasting memories. One of my all-time favorite places, in fact, has several of these attributes. I’m talking about the cobblestoned town of Regensburg, Germany, a small, unspoiled medieval gem of a town. One of the oldest settlements on the Danube, Regensburg features Roman ruins such as the Porta Praetoria, an ancient gateway into the city, a virtually intact medieval old town center, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site — and yes with cobblestone streets and alleyways, and best of all the very picturesque Stone Bridge, a 12th-century structure at the foot of which sits what many believe is the oldest restaurant in Germany, the historic Wurstkuchl. Well, I have to admit, there is simply nothing better than washing down a tasty dish of their sausages with a cold, locally brewed beer! And, if you are a schnitzel or beef stroganoff lover, you will be in heaven.

One of our other Danube River favorites is the beautiful small town of Melk located in the heart of the Wachau Valley and home of the famous Abbey bearing the same name. Your private guided tour will captivate you with the rich history of the Abbey and the areas as well.

One last thought. Most of the introductory river cruises along the Danube are 7 to 9 days in length. If you have the time to enjoy a more leisurely vacation, then we suggest you speak to one of our Premier River Cruise experts about a longer itinerary, generally called; Grand European cruise, European Jewels or similar. This is a more extensive river cruise vacation normally beginning in Amsterdam and ending in enchanting Budapest [or reverse]. Without a doubt, this is the best two week vacation you'll ever enjoy and it’s enhanced more by the fact that you only unpack and pack once. But, no matter which itinerary you choose, from start to finish, the Blue Danube serves up an enticing, colorful, and intoxicating mix of cultures, architecture, tumultuous history, diverse cuisine, enchanting music, and eye-popping scenery.

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