Wilderness Travel Cultural Cruise Collection for 2022-23

Central European Classics ABOARD THE GOLDEN EAGLE DANUBE EXPRESS

Unearth the vast wealth of architectural treasures while journeying through the enchanting cities and picturesque landscapes of Central Europe aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express. This romantic exploration brings you from Budapest, Hungary, to Prague, Czech Republic (or the reverse).

You’ll have a chance to visit Auschwitz and the Wieliczka Salt Mines. Your journey ends in Prague, “City of a Hundred Spires,” where you’ll discover the Old Town Square with its Astronomical Clock, the 14th century Charles Bridge, the Jewish Quarter, Prague Castle, and a cruise up the Vltava River by private boat. Depart on Day 7.

DAYS 1-4 BUDAPEST TO POPRAD After exploring Budapest, board the train and begin your journey. In Slovakia, visit Kosice, dating back to the 13th century, then continue toward the High Tatras. Two short scenic train rides, including the Tatra Rack & Scenic Narrow Gauge Railway, bring you to Poprad, where you rejoin the Golden Eagle Danube Express after a tour of the town. DAYS 5-7 KRAKOW TO PRAGUE Once a royal capital with an extraordinary history, Krakow is now a lively university town with fashionable bars and restaurants, beautiful monuments, and an exuberant atmosphere.

100 mi

100 km

POL AND

Prague

Krak o w

CZECH REPUBLIC

Poprad

Kosice

DATES Jul 26-Aug 1, 2023 Budapest to Prague Jul 31-Aug 6, 2023 Prague to Budapest

SLOVAKIA

Budapest

HUNGARY

TRIP COST From $10,295 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

Keszthely

Balkan Odyssey ABOARD THE GOLDEN EAGLE DANUBE EXPRESS

Aboard the luxury Golden Eagle Danube Express , journey through seven countries— from Hungary and Romania to Slovenia and Italy (and many stops in between!)—and discover the enchanting cities and delightful landscapes of Transylvania and the captivating atmosphere of the Balkan nations.

DAYS 1-7 BUDAPEST TO SARAJEVO In Budapest, visit the Royal Palace, St.Mathias Church, and the Opera House. Board the train and head to Romania for a walking tour of Sighisoara’s main highlights, followed by a tour of Bran Castle (Dracula’s castle). Located at the strategic meeting point of the Danube and Sava Rivers, Belgrade has fortifications from Celtic times, medieval tombs, and Turkish baths.Tour the historic city of Mostar, the crossroads of many civilizations, then head to

Sarajevo, an intriguing blend of Eastern and Western culture. DAYS 8-11 LJUBLJANA TO VENICE After visiting the beautiful capital city of Ljubljana, follow the Adriatic coast toward Venice, a truly captivating city of romance. A walking tour reveals its many fascinating highlights including St. Mark’s Square, which for a thousand years was the heart of Venetian life. Depart on Day 11. TRIP COST From $16,295 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

100 mi

100 km

Budapest

Lajosmizse

HUNGARY

Sighișoara

Kecskemet

Ljubljana

Brasov

Venice

ROMANIA

Belgrade

Trieste

BOSNIA & ZEGOVINA

SERBIA

HER

Veliko Turnovo

Sarajevo

Mostar

ITALY

BULGARIA

Adriatic Sea

Plovdiv

DATE Aug 5-15, 2023

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