DAY 20 • Aljimas , Croatia • Home-Hosted Lunch • Osijek • Vukovar
Disembark in the village of Aljmas after a morning onboard the ship . Savor a special Home-Hosted Lunch today , an Exclusive Discovery Series event that provides a unique opportunity to interact with a local family and learn about daily life in modern Croatia . Later , travel overland to explore Vukovar . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria
DAY 21 • Explore Novi Sad , Serbia Discover Novi Sad , Serbia ’ s cultural hub , on a morning walking tour . Nestled along a bend in the Danube River , Novi Sad is peppered with myriad historical and cultural monuments , verdant parks , bustling squares , a thriving pedestrian zone , and a history-rich fortress standing on the bank of the river . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria
DAY 22 • Belgrade • Roma people discussion
This morning , set off on a tour of Belgrade , capital of Serbia . Witness landmarks including Kalemegdan , Town Hall , and St . Sava Orthodox Cathedral . Your afternoon is free . Or , join a local guide on an optional tour to two Belgrade food markets . This evening , meet a member of the local Roma community for an Exclusive Discovery Series conversation . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria
DAY 23 • Iron Gates Cruise along one of the Danube ’ s most breathtaking scenic stretches today . As you sail , partake in an Exclusive Discovery Series discussion about Life Under Communism . We ’ ll also pass through a series of hydroelectric dams called the Iron Gates today , passing through Iron Gate I this afternoon and continue through Iron Gate II tonight . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria
DAY 24 • Vidin , Bulgaria Experience Bulgaria ’ s main Danube port , Vidin , this morning . Then visit Baba Vida , a medieval fortress of two walls and four towers that served as the city ’ s main defense in the Middle Ages . Later , relish a leisurely afternoon of scenic cruising . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria
DAY 25 • Ruse • Optional Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi tour
You may spend the day at leisure exploring Ruse independently , or join us on an optional tour to discover two historically significant Bulgarian destinations : Veliko Tarnovo , the capital of Bulgaria from 1186 until 1394 , and the village of Arbanassi , which showcases the architectural style of the 17th and 18th centuries . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria
DAY 26 • Explore Constanta , Romania • Captain ’ s Farewell Dinner
Early this morning , begin transiting the Danube- Black Sea Canal , a 40-mile engineering marvel begun in 1949 . Arrive in Constanta , a Romanian port on the Black Sea , and disembark to discover the Constanta Casino , Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul , and the Roman Edifice of Tomis on a tour . Tonight , gather for your Captain ’ s Farewell Dinner . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria
DAY 27 • Constanta • Disembark ship
• Bucharest
Disembark the ship this morning and travel to Bucharest , the capital of Romania , arriving in time for lunch at a local restaurant . This afternoon ’ s tour of the city features the stone Arc de Triomphe , Victory Square , Revolution Square , and the late dictator Nicolae Ceausescu ’ s Palace of the Parliament . Meals : B , L | Sheraton Bucharest Hotel or similar
DAY 28 • Bucharest • Optional Palace of the Parliament tour
Enjoy an additional day in Bucharest to make your own discoveries . Or , join an optional tour to the majestic Palace of the Parliament , the second largest administrative building in the world . This evening , gather with your fellow travelers for a Farewell Drink , followed by dinner . Meals : B , D | Sheraton Bucharest Hotel or similar
DAY 29 • Bucharest • Return to U . S . After breakfast , transfer to the airport for your flight home . Or , begin your optional trip extension to Transylvania , Romania .
Meals : B Motorcoach excursion meets ship at next port .
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