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he Danube River has ranked among the world’s most impressive waterways—following the passage of Roman legions, crusading knights, the indomitable Janissaries of the Ottomans and the proud Hussars of the Habsburgs. Our 13-day journey through this storied region includes a 9-night river cruise and two nights in Romania’s vibrant capital city of Bucharest. Watch history unfold as we cruise through seven countries with visits to five capital cities and excursions that take you deep into the rich culture of the nations that have emerged and continue to define Eastern Europe. From the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Budapest to Hungary’s fabled puszta to the young territories of Serbia and eastern Croatia, palaces and castles tell the story of independence and pride. Watch in wonder as we cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates that divide the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains on our way to the ancient land of Bulgaria. Our tour concludes in Bucharest as we immerse ourselves in the city’s unique history and ethnography—weaving a tapestry as colorful as the Danube itself.