2022 Vienna > Bucharest

Waltz through a beautiful part of Europe

Elegant Vienna provides a great point of contrast to the rest of this exceptional itinerary.

Pick up the strains of a melody you recognise as you walk the quaint cobblestone streets of Vienna. Cruise through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria before you visit the Danube Delta, offering some of the region’s most beautiful backdrops.

Tour Code:: VIBC
Duration:: 15 days
Departure City:: Vienna
Return City:: Bucharest

Selected Itinerary

15 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Vienna

Raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.

Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Vienna

Freechoice

Tour the city of Vienna, or visit the remarkable Schönbrunn Palace. Alternatively, join a guided bicycle tour to Danube Island, or journey outside the city centre to learn about Vienna’s popular wine region during a tasting.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Bratislava

Freechoice

Explore beautiful Bratislava on a guided walking tour, or visit a sustainable honey producer. Alternatively, journey behind the Iron Curtain to discover Bratislava’s communist-era history, or join a guided cycling tour of the city.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Budapest

Freechoice

Join a guided city tour, or take an active walking tour of Buda. Alternatively, discover Budapest’s Jewish heritage with a local guide.

Enrich

Attend an exclusive classical music concert at the majestic Gödöllõ Royal Palace.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Kalocsa

Witness a traditional Puszta horse show. Be greeted by the horsemen of the Puszta region where this type of activity has been practised for centuries.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Mohacs

Freechoice

Discover the city of Pécs, or explore the village of Villány. Alternatively, tour Zsolnay Porcelain Museum.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Osijek

Freechoice

Be guided through the town of Osijek on foot or by bike.

Later, join a local family for a hearty home-cooked meal.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Novi Sad

Freechoice

Join a local guide for a city tour, or journey to the nearby town of Sremski Karlovci. Alternatively, visit Fruška Gora National Park, or take an active hike to Petrovaradin Fortress.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Belgrade

Freechoice

Enjoy an in-depth city tour including Tito’s Memorial, or join an orientation tour of the city. Alternatively, take a cycling tour along the river, or join a local for a walking tour. Or, see another side of Belgrade as you kayak on the Danube.

Enrich

Visit the temple of St. Sava and enjoy a choir performance in the Temple Crypt.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Donji Milanovac > Iron Gates

Freechoice

Enjoy spectacular views over the Danube on a tour of Golubac Fortress, or visit the Lepenski Vir Archaeological site and museum.

Later, admire the scenery as you cruise the Iron Gates.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Vidin

Freechoice

Tour Vidin on foot, or opt for a hike to Belogradchik Fortress.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 - Vidin > Silistra

Relax and enjoy the scenery as you cruise the mighty Danube towards Silistra.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 - Silistra

Freechoice

Discover Silistra Fort during an active walking tour, or journey to a nearby local village where you’ll visit a local school.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - Saint George > Danube Delta

Sail to the Black Sea coast. Admire spectacular scenery during your small boat cruise to Mile 0, where the mighty Danube River meets the Black Sea.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - Brailia > Bucharest

Bid a fond farewell to your crew as you disembark your Scenic Space-Ship and travel to Bucharest. You will be transferred at 9am directly from the ship to Bucharest airport. The journey you have booked does not include any touring in Bucharest. Please book your flight to depart Bucharest airport after 4pm.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tour inclusions

Truly all-inclusive luxury

5-Star Scenic Space-Ships with up to 163 guests
Spacious Balcony Suites with an innovative Scenic Sun Lounge
2 Scenic Enrich experiences including a private classical concert at the majestic Gödöllõ Royal Palace and a choir performance in the crypt at St. Sava Church – all Exclusive to Scenic
Personalise your trip with 33 included Scenic Freechoice activities
Dine at your choice of up to five on board venues, from casual to fine dining
41 meals – 14 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D)
Complimentary premium beverages on board all day, every day – not just at meal times
Butler service for every suite throughout your cruise
Complimentary full mini-bar throughout your cruise
Innovative Salt Therapy Lounge and fitness area
Scenic Tailormade App for river commentary and independent exploration
The freedom of our e-bikes – electronically assisted bicycles
Scenic Cruise Director to guide and assist & expert local guides
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your cruise
Return airport transfers
All tipping and gratuities on board and on shore