From the Serbian capital, Belgrade, we sail up the Danube to imperial Vienna. We begin with an overnight stay in Belgrade and then sail to Turnu Severin in Romania and through the Iron Gate to Donji Milanovac. From here we continue to Novi Sad, Vukovar in Croatia and the paprika town of Kalocsa before reaching Budapest, Bratislava and finally Vienna, where we stay overnight. Drinks and crew tips are included on board MS Gloria. The cruise can also be sailed in the opposite direction from Vienna to Belgrade.
Highlights
- Overnight stays in Belgrade, Budapest and Vienna
- Sailing through the Iron Gate
- Novi Sad and Vukovar
- Kalocsa with paprika and folk art
- Six countries on one cruise
- Drinks and crew tips included on board
Itinerary
Day 1Embarkation, Belgrade
After you arrive on MS Gloria, the ship's cruise manager welcomes you and goes through safety procedures and practical information. Overnight in Belgrade.
Day 2Belgrade
A full day in Belgrade until 20:00. Kalemegdan Fortress offers views over the Sava and the Danube. Stroll along the Knez Mihailova pedestrian street or through the old artists' quarter of Skadarlija.
Day 3Turnu Severin and the Iron Gate
We arrive in Drobeta-Turnu Severin in Romania at 09:00 and stay until 12:00. The town has remains of the Roman fortress of Drobeta and of Emperor Trajan's bridge. In the afternoon we sail through the Iron Gate and arrive in Donji Milanovac at 17:30, where we stay overnight.
Day 4Donji Milanovac
The morning is spent in Donji Milanovac, where the ship stays until 14:00. The small town lies in Đerdap National Park, surrounded by wooded mountains.
Day 5Novi Sad
We arrive in Novi Sad at 07:30 and stay until 21:00. The city has a pleasant centre, and across the river stands Petrovaradin Fortress.
Day 6Vukovar
We arrive in Vukovar in Croatia during the night and stay until 17:00. The town has a baroque centre with Eltz Castle, and the water tower is a symbol of the town's reconstruction after the war in the 1990s.
Day 7Kalocsa and Budapest
We arrive in Kalocsa at 06:30 and stay until 13:00. The town is known for its paprika and its colourful folk art. In the evening we arrive in Budapest, where we stay overnight.
Day 8Budapest
A full day in Budapest until 21:00. Walk up to Castle Hill with the Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church, see the Parliament building and the Chain Bridge, or visit one of the thermal baths.
Day 9Bratislava
We arrive in Bratislava at 15:00 and stay until 21:00. The Slovak capital has a charming old town, and the square castle stands above the city.
Day 10Vienna
Early in the morning we arrive in Vienna, and the whole day is free. The city is known for its imperial palaces, St Stephen's Cathedral and its classic coffee houses. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 11Vienna
Disembarkation at around 09:00. Our cruise up the Danube comes to an end.
Please note: Sailing times are approximate and may change due to water levels, weather, locks or other conditions.
What is included?
Included
- 11 days / 10 nights on MS Gloria
- English-speaking staff on board
- All meals on board
- Drinks on board
- Crew tips
- All cabins are outside cabins with window
- Port and passenger fees
Not included
- Excursions – available to purchase on board
- Transfers – available to purchase on board
- Transport to and from the ship
Prices and dates come straight from our booking system and are always up to date. We are happy to help with transfers, excursions and flights – just ask in your enquiry.
