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Folk dancers, Bulgaria
Discover the traditions and diverse cultures of Eastern Europe along the
Lower Danube including Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania
spectacular Wachau Valley and on to Dürnstein, one
of the most enchanting villages of the Wachau wine
region.
Emerald Active: A guided biking tour along
the Danube River.
Day 12 Vienna (FB,L,D)
Welcome to Vienna, the "City of Waltzes". Today we
explore Austria's capital beginning with a drive along
the Ringstrasse, where we will see Vienna's world
famous Opera House, Burgtheatre, Spanish Riding
School, Town Hall, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the
Hofburg Imperial Palace. Discover More: Exclusive
Viennese concert with music from Mozart and
Strauss and/or Schonbrunn Palace tour (see pages
134-137)
Day 13 Bratislava
HD
(FB,L,HD)
Set on the crossroads of ancient trade routes in the
heart of Europe, Bratislava the capital of Slovakia,
embodies various cultures – primarily Celtic, Roman
and Slavic. Enjoy a sightseeing tour including the
the town below. Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, a
wonderful example of Baroque architecture and
home to Europe's largest church organ with more
than 17,000 pipes. Return for lunch and an afternoon
cruising along the Danube River. Discover More: Tour
to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov (see pages 134-137)
Day 11 Melk – Dürnstein
(FB,L,D)
Situated within Austria's wine–growing region, Melk
is home to an imposing 900–year old Benedictine
Abbey which features Austria's fi nest Italian baroque
architecture. Later the ship sails through the
Thermal spas in Budapest
