Romantic Danube
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Arriving in Budapest, moving through its markets and cityscapes, then departing along the Danube.
Depart from Budapest and embark on a journey of cities, culture and river cruises along the Danube River.
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From Toronto to Budapest via Amsterdam, we begin exploring the city through its streets, Hungarian food, and the Danube by night—a prelude to our romantic river cruise.
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From old treasures and Herend porcelain at a suburban flea market to the Great Market Hall and the city’s ruin bars, a day among commerce, food, and youth culture reveals Budapest’s vibrant, complex character.
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A visit to the “world’s most beautiful café,” the Hungarian Parliament, and a McDonald’s in a historic railway station, followed by boarding our Viking river cruise. Budapest’s nightscape and unexpected street encounters proved more beautiful than anything on a preconceived list.
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After leaving the ship early in the morning for one last look at Budapest, we make a whirlwind visit to the Buda Castle District before sailing on toward Visegrád and Vienna. A sunset in motion leaves our unfinished wishes—and plenty of reasons to return—in its wake.
