DAY 7 • Belgrade This morning , set off on a tour of Belgrade , the capital of Serbia and the nation ’ s political , economic , and cultural hub . Witness landmarks including Kalemegdan , Town Hall , St . Sava Orthodox Cathedral , and the Tito Memorial . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 8 • Iron Gates • Life Under Communism discussion
Cruise along one of the Danube ’ s most breathtaking scenic stretches today . As you sail , partake in an Exclusive Discovery Series conversation about Life Under Communism . You ’ ll also pass through a series of hydroelectric dams throughout the region of the river called the Iron Gates . Pass Iron Gate I this afternoon — and continue through Iron Gate II tonight .
Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 9 • Vidin , Bulgaria Explore Vidin , Bulgaria ’ s main port on the Danube , on an included tour this morning . Then you ’ ll have some free time to explore ; perhaps you ’ ll visit Baba Vida , a medieval fortress of two walls and four towers that served as the city ’ s main defense in the Middle Ages . Relish a leisurely afternoon of scenic cruising . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 10 • Ruse • Optional Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi tour
Awake in Ruse , situated where the Danube forms a natural border between Romania and Bulgaria . Today , you may spend the day at leisure . 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 . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 11 • Constanta , Romania • Captain ’ s Farewell Dinner
Early this morning , begin transiting the Danube- Black Sea Canal , a 40-mile engineering marvel begun in 1949 , but not fully completed until 1987 . Arrive in Constanta , a Romanian port on the Black Sea , this afternoon and discover the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul , and the Roman Edifice of Tomis on a tour . Tonight , enjoy a Captain ’ s Farewell Dinner . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 12 • Constanta • Disembark ship
• Bucharest
Disembark the ship this morning and travel to Bucharest , the capital of Romania . An afternoon tour of Bucharest features Victory Square , Revolution Square , the late dictator Nicolae Ceausescu ’ s Palace of the Parliament , followed by free time . Meals : B , L | Radisson Blu Bucharest or similar
DAY 13 • Bucharest • Optional Palace of the Parliament tour
Enjoy an additional day in Bucharest to make your own discoveries . Or , join us for an optional tour of Romania ’ s Palace of the Parliament , the seat of Romania ’ s national government . This evening , gather with your fellow travelers for a Farewell Drink , followed by dinner . Meals : B , D | Radisson Blu Bucharest or similar
DAY 14 • Return to U . S . After breakfast , transfer to the airport for your flight home .
Meals : B
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