Cruising the Danube: Vienna to the Black Sea on Amadeus Queen

We are looking forward to safely traveling once again with alumni and faculty. Our hopeful planning is informed by University precautions and protocols. Due to the pandemic, Harvard has prohibited all University-related travel, both international and domestic, until further notice. Since group travel is planned far in advance, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to confirm your study leader’s participation before cancellation fees begin for your program.

Date: October 11, 2021 - October 23, 2021
Trip Type: By River

Ship Size: Up to 135 guests
Price: Starting from approximately $4,860 per person
Co-sponsored with: To be announced

Activity Level 2

General Terms and Conditions

More information coming soon.

Join this custom-designed, 13-day travel program visiting seven countries, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the enchanting eastern Danube River Valley, a mystical region steeped in natural beauty that remains virtually unknown to Westerners. Cruise for nine nights aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe Amadeus Queen from the Habsburgs’ imperial capital of Vienna to the Black Sea. Here, a rich mosaic of medieval cities, charming villages and rugged countrysides await you, from the ancient lands of Bulgaria to the relatively young territories of Serbia and eastern Croatia, the spectacular Carpathian Mountains and Hungary’s fabled Puszta (plains) to the glittering palaces of Budapest. Admire a masterful display of traditional horsemanship in the Hungarian heartland, immerse yourself in the Slavic heritage of medieval Belgrade and cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates, which divide the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. Spend two nights in Romania’s elegant capital of Bucharest, known for its splendid architecture_.Deepen your knowledge of the Danube with the Vienna Pre-Program Option and see authentic castles of local lore on the Transylvania Post-Program Option.

Schedule by Day

Oct 11: Depart the U.S.
Oct 12: Vienna, Austria / Embark Amadeus Queen
Oct 13: Bratislava, Slovakia
Oct 14: Budapest, Hungary
Oct 15: Kalocsa
Oct 16: Vukovar, Croatia / Novi Sad, Serbia
Oct 17: Belgrade
Oct 18: Donji Milonavac for Lepinski Vir / Cruising through Iron Gates
Oct 19: Nikopol, Bulgaria for Arbanasi and Veliko Târnovo/ Ruse
Oct 20: Fetești, Romania, for Constanta
Oct 21: Fetești / Disembark ship / Bucharest
Oct 22: Bucharest
Oct 23: Bucharest / Return to U.S.

Pricing

To be announced

Accommodations

Nine nights aboard the Amadeus Queen
Two nights at the Athenee Palace Hilton in Bucharest

Optional Extensions

Imperial Vienna Pre-Extension

Details forthcoming

Castles of Transylvania Post-Extension

Details forthcoming

What to Expect

Activity Level 2

Many of the cities and towns being visited were founded centuries ago, and the terrain is rugged. Therefore, a fair amount of walking along narrow cobblestone streets, stone floors or uneven and/or slippery terrain and climbing several flights of stairs (some without railings) is to be expected. Walking excursions often cover distances of at least one mile and are approximately three hours in length.