Tauck

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Constanta

   Romania

   

   Constanța is Romania's Black Sea port city, founded as a Greek colony over 2,500 years ago, where ancient Roman mosaics, Art Nouveau architecture, and Ottoman mosques share a spectacular coastal setting. Visit from May through September for archaeological exploration, beach culture, and excursions to the Danube Delta's extraordinary bird colonies.

2. Day 2

   Bucharest

   Romania

   

   Bucharest, Romania's sprawling and magnificently contradictory capital, layers Belle Époque mansions, communist-era boulevards, and a furiously creative twenty-first-century scene into a city that rewards the curious traveler who looks beyond the obvious. Ceaușescu's colossal Palace of the Parliament — the world's heaviest building and a monument to totalitarian hubris — is unmissable; equally essential is the neighborhood of Floreasca, where design studios, natural wine bars, and acclaimed restaurants have made Bucharest one of Europe's most exciting emerging food capitals. Visit April through June for the most pleasant weather. Transylvania, with Bran Castle and the medieval city of Brașov, lies two hours north through dramatic Carpathian scenery.

3. Day 3

   Bucharest

   Romania

   

   Bucharest, Romania's sprawling and magnificently contradictory capital, layers Belle Époque mansions, communist-era boulevards, and a furiously creative twenty-first-century scene into a city that rewards the curious traveler who looks beyond the obvious. Ceaușescu's colossal Palace of the Parliament — the world's heaviest building and a monument to totalitarian hubris — is unmissable; equally essential is the neighborhood of Floreasca, where design studios, natural wine bars, and acclaimed restaurants have made Bucharest one of Europe's most exciting emerging food capitals. Visit April through June for the most pleasant weather. Transylvania, with Bran Castle and the medieval city of Brașov, lies two hours north through dramatic Carpathian scenery.

4. Day 4

   Constanta

   Romania

   

   Constanța is Romania's Black Sea port city, founded as a Greek colony over 2,500 years ago, where ancient Roman mosaics, Art Nouveau architecture, and Ottoman mosques share a spectacular coastal setting. Visit from May through September for archaeological exploration, beach culture, and excursions to the Danube Delta's extraordinary bird colonies.

5. Day 5

   Ruse

   Bulgaria

   

   Ruse, Bulgaria's elegant Danube gateway, surprises with a Belle Époque city centre of Austro-Hungarian grandeur — neoclassical facades, ornate fountains, and a Liberty Monument that would not look out of place in Vienna. The city serves as the gateway to the spectacular Rusenski Lom Nature Park, whose limestone canyon shelters medieval rock-carved monasteries of eerie beauty. The remarkable Basarbovo Monastery, still inhabited by monks, clings to cliffs above the turquoise river. Local wineries produce distinguished Mavrud and Cabernet from the nearby Danube plains. May through September offers the most pleasant temperatures for exploration.

6. Day 6

   Vidin

   Bulgaria

   

   Vidin is a captivating port town on the Danube River known for its rich history, eclectic architecture, and vibrant local culture. Must-do experiences include exploring the Baba Vida Fortress and savoring local dishes like **kavarma** and **lutenitsa**. The best time to visit is during the spring and autumn months when the weather is pleasant and the local markets are bustling with activity.

7. Day 7

   Iron Gates

   Romania

   

   The port of Iron Gates in Romania is a stunning natural gorge along the Danube River, rich in history and breathtaking landscapes. Visitors should not miss the chance to savor local dishes like sarmale and mici, as well as explore nearby Transylvanian gems like Sighișoara and Sibiu. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the scenery is at its most vibrant.

8. Day 8

   Belgrade

   Serbia

   

   Belgrade, the 'White City' rebuilt at least forty times at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, surprises every visitor with its raw, uncurated vitality — a capital that wears its turbulent history lightly while embracing the present with irresistible energy. The Kalemegdan Fortress, fortified for over two thousand years, offers the most dramatic river panorama on the entire Danube; below it, the Skadarlija cobblestone quarter fills nightly with kafana musicians and the aromas of Serbian rakija and roasted meats. Belgrade's nightlife — centered on the floating river clubs called splavovi — is genuinely legendary in Europe. Spring and early autumn offer the most comfortable conditions; the Iron Gate gorge is two hours downstream by river.

9. Day 9

   Vukovar

   Croatia

   

   Vukovar, Croatia's largest river port, sits at the confluence of the Vuka and Danube rivers, offering a rich historical narrative and vibrant local culture. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional dishes like fiš paprikaš and exploring nearby attractions such as Trogir and Solin. The best time to visit is in late spring and early autumn when the weather is pleasant and the local events are in full swing.

10. Day 10

    Pecs

    Hungary

    

    Pécs is a two-thousand-year-old Hungarian city where Roman burial chambers, Ottoman mosques, and Habsburg ceramics coexist beneath the sunny Mecsek Hills. Must-do experiences include the UNESCO Early Christian necropolis, the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, and wine tasting along the Villány route. May through October is ideal, with September and October bringing the grape harvest and wine festivals.

11. Day 11

    Budapest

    Hungary

    

    Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

12. Day 12

    Budapest

    Hungary

    

    Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

13. Day 13

    Budapest

    Hungary

    

    Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

Cabin Categories

Category 1 Cabin

Outside

150 sq ftMax 2CAT1

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 156 cm (two beds 200 cm x 78 cm each when separate); 79" x 61" (two beds 79" x 31"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Two 2' x 3' windows, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available</p>

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+4

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Category 2 Cabin

Outside

183 sq ftMax 2CAT2

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available</p>

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+5

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Category 3 Cabin

Balcony

150 sq ftMax 2CAT3

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 156 cm (two beds 200 cm x 78 cm each when separate); 79" x 61" (two beds 79" x 31"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available</p>

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+5

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Category 4 Cabin

Balcony

183 sq ftMax 2CAT4

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closets with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available</p>

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+5

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Category 5 Cabin

Balcony

183 sq ftMax 2CAT5

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available</p>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-Fi+5

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Category 6 Cabin

Balcony

225 sq ftMax 2CAT6

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available</p>

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-FiSafe+5

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Category 7 Suite

Suite

300 sq ftMax 2CAT7

<p>2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 180 cm (two beds 200 cm x 90 cm each when separate); 79" x 71" (two beds 79" x 35"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>Pull-out sleeping sofa 190 cm x 110 cm – 75" x 43", two club chairs &amp; coffee table, a desk and a TV credenza, Walk-in closet and dresser, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers, Large bathroom with separate shower featuring rainfall shower head (note: no bathtub)</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Two floor-to-ceiling French Balconies, each 98 inches wide x 75 inches high each with one sliding door that opens, Quad cabin made possible by pullout couch (only for children), Coffee maker plus mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, Breakfast room service, Iron plus ironing board, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available, a shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to be used onboard for spa services, gift shop purchases, etc</p>

Lounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite BenefitsTV+8

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