• Introduction
• 1. British Isles Excursion
• 2. Eastern Europe via the Danube River
• 3. Golf Cruise to Asia
• 4. Cooking Lessons on the High Seas
• 5. Music Festival in Scandinavia
• 6. Greek Philosophy at the Source
• 7. Wine Cruise Through the South of France
• 8. Southeast Asian Adventure
• 9. Photography Lessons in Antarctica
• 10. Black Sea Discovery

Eastern Europe via the Danube River

Cruise West, a small-ship line, heads to Europe for the first time with an 11-day trip along the Danube River from Vienna to Bucharest, Romania, on the new 148-guest Amadeus Diamond. With walls of panoramic windows and private balconies in most staterooms, this swank vessel affords fantastic views. Expert guides will lead expeditions into Budapest and Bucharest, plus visits to some of the top vineyards in Croatia and a traditional Hungarian horse farm, where guests will enjoy lunch and a horse show. Other stops include the Danube Delta in Romania—a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 320 species of birds—as well as lesser-known spots, such as the Kalemegdan Fortress and Museum in Belgrade, Serbia, and the town of Arbanassi, Bulgaria, known for its medieval architecture. Aboard the ship, musicians will perform traditional Serb and Hungarian music every night. There are four departure dates: July 16 and 24, and October 13 and 21. From $4,900/person (double occupancy), includes onboard meals and nonalcoholic beverages, guided land excursions, gratuities; cruisewest.com

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