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NikopolIron Gate GorgeDonji MilanovacNovi SadDanubeVukovarRousseBelgradeBudapestVidinBucharest Cernavod%u00e5OltenitaBULGARIAHUNGARYSERBIAROMANIA52From Budapest to the Black SeaUncover the riverside attractions of Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Begin by exploring the city of Vukovar where the historic centre features Baroque architecture. Sail overnight to spend a full day in the Serbian capital Belgrade whose landmark sight, the Kalemegdan fortress, sits above the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Enjoy a relaxing day on board Spirit of the Danube as she cruises past the huge rock carving of the Decebalus Face and on through the dramatic scenery of the Iron Gates Gorge. In Bulgaria, discover the rich history of Vidin and Austrian-style architecture of Rousse. Continue cruising the Danube into Romania, stopping at Cernavoda for an excursion to Constanta, before continuing sailing overnight to Oltenita. Enjoy a full-day excursion to the Romanian capital Bucharest, where highlights include the former Royal Palace and Romanian Day 1: UK to Budapest, Hungary. Overnight sailing.Day 2: Vukovar, Croatia. Overnight sailing.Day 3: Belgrade, Serbia. Overnight sailing.Day 4: Scenic Cruise, Decebalus Face and the Iron Gates gorge. Vidin, Bulgaria.Day 5: Vidin, Bulgaria. Overnight sailing.Day 6: Rousse, Bulgaria. Overnight sailing.Day 7: Cernavoda (for Constanta), Romania. Overnight sailing.Day 8: Oltenita (for Bucharest), Romania. Overnight sailing.Day 9: Nikopol, Bulgaria.Day 10: Sailing day and overnight.Day 11: Donji Milanovac, Serbia. Overnight sailing.Day 12: Novi Sad, Serbia. Overnight sailing.Day 13: Sailing day. Budapest, HungaryDay 14: Budapest.Day 15: Budapest to UK.SHIP: Spirit of the DanubeINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTCRUISE CODE: DA526Atheneum Concert Hall. Visit the Bulgarian town of Nikopol, overlooked by medieval fortifications. From here an excursion visits the Russo-Turkish war museum which houses a vast circular painting commemorating the Siege of Pleven. Spend a full day sailing back into Serbia. Stop at Donji Milanovac, for a walking tour of the Mesolithic site of Lepenski Vir, and from Novi Sad you can visit a monastery in the Fruska Gora National Park for lunch. Then, spend a relaxing day on board as Spirit of the Danube cruises into Hungary where you will have a day to see the sights of Budapest, both on a coach tour and independently. The cobbled streets of Buda are home to medieval architecture and UNESCO-listed Buda Castle.The Old Town of BucharestThe Baba Vida fortress, VidinThe Iron Gates Gorge