Danube River Cruises – Tour Eastern Europe

Discover all the beauty and culture a Danube River Cruise has to offer. Once you embark on a cruise through Eastern Europe you will ask yourself why you hadn’t thought of it before. You will have the opportunity to visit several countries in one trip and with the assistance from a tour guide to show you around. The Danube River Cruise has an everyday schedule for you so if you’re not familiar with the area, the tour guide along with your schedule will help guide you along your trip. No worrying about making every detail of your cruise yourself. It’s all taken care of!

Docking Destinations

The Danube River runs through several Eastern Europe countries. It is the second largest river in Europe and has spectacular destinations along the way. You will be amazed by the stunning river and the amazing views of the hillsides, rock formations, villages, and historical landmarks.

The Danube River Cruise will stop and explore quaint cities in Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Along your journey take inspiring photos along the gorge called the Iron Gates. The gorge runs 83 miles between Serbia and Romania. You will see the infamous face of Dacian Chief Decebalus that was carved into the mountainside.

You can visit the Hungarian Parliament, a gothic style legislative building that will take your breath away. Walk through the charming streets of Vienna in Austria to see the wonderful architecture and historical landmarks such as the Imperial Palace. The Imperial palace also called the Hofburg Palace is the residence of the Austrian President and is vast in size with several wings to venture through. Take a look around Croatia to learn of its long history and visit its museums. The Danube River Cruise will also take you to the largest city in Serbia which is Belgrade. Belgrade is known for its vast population and bountiful sites to see. Tour the Kalemegdan fortress that was rebuilt as a castle in the 12^th century. Take yourself back in time with Belgrade’s adoring history and midlevel accents.

Roomy MS Der Kliene Cruise Ship

Your adventure will be taken on the MS Der Kliene Cruise Ship. Cruise along the Danube while being in the comfort of a friendly and accommodating staff. The MS Der Kliene Ship is a large vessel with plenty of room to walk around and see the sites along the way.

There is daily entertainment, large buffet breakfasts, and a lounge and bar area with beautiful views, outside seating and sun decks, a dining area and comfortable large rooms.

All of the rooms have wonderful picture windows that you don’t get on every cruise line. You can choose from the lower rates for a cabin on the lower deck or pay a little more for the cabins in the upper decks. Whatever you decide you won’t be disappointed. The MS Der Kleine also has a wheelchair accessible elevator.

River Cruise Excursions

These Danube River Cruises will go for about 14 days, which gives the occupants ample time to explore things for themselves. You’ll have your planned daily activities but also given the opportunity for extra excursions or whatever you choose to do. You will have time to wonder around the boutiques and shops for local garments and souvenirs, chat and get to know the locals, and visit sites not on your itinerary that you would like to see.

Other excursions you can take will bring you to unique folklore performances, large horse breeding farms with beautiful horses, or artistic villages with local artists and painters. You can also take tours of your own around the countryside’s, visit historical monasteries, visit local families to see their way of life and be pampered with hospitality and traditions, and see inspiring underground tunnels you won’t see in another part of the country. There is so much to see, do, and learn about, there won’t be room for boredom.

Danube River Cruise Cuisine

Your Danube River Cruise doesn't stop at the sites to see or the excursions you will take. The opportunity to taste all the delights these countries have to offer are bountiful. You can take this time to learn about the different European cuisines and try things you’ve always wanted. If you’re looking for a snack, you can enjoy the many café’s and drink a cappuccino with a nice pastry or some plum wine and local cheeses.

While roaming all the different areas try the delicious Proja which is cornbread in Serbia, polenta, various traditional soups, sauerkraut rolls, and popular barbecue dishes. Croatia is known for its seafood, stews and yummy sheep’s milk cheese. Hungarian and Austrian cuisines are also a must try. Hungarian’s popular palacsinta is a mouth watering stuffed crepe and of course the kolbasz sausage dishes are things to look for. When in Austrian be sure to sample traditional dishes such as the apfelstrudel and the wiener schnitzel. Of course you don’t have to venture out to sample the many restaurants and markets because you will have plenty of food and refreshments on your guided tours and among the ship, but then again why not. It will only add to the amazing experience you will have on the trip.