In the company of our guides, we will begin our tour with a visit of Osijek, a town in the East of the historical Croatian region of Slavonia. The town was founded by the Slavs, who built a river port on the ruins of the Roman town in the 7th century. In 1526, the Turks took possession of the town and remained there for over 160 years, making Osijek the capital of Ottoman Slavonia. But in 1687, they suffered a heavy defeat in Harkany and left the town without a fight. It was looted by the Austrians, who left nothing of its Ottoman splendor. The Austrians built a citadel over the demolished Turkish town.
Our tour will first take us to the upper town for a view of the Church of St Peter and St Paul. Commonly referred to as the Cathedral, this imposing red brick church dominated by its 90m spire was built under the impetus of Bishop Strossmayer, a native of Osijek. We'll then move on to the Old Town with a visit of the 18th century fortress built between 1712 and 1721 by architect Maximilien Gosseau d'Hennef who designed the citadel's civilian and military buildings, giving the whole a remarkable architectural unity. Afterwards, we'll walk up to the main square with its Holy Trinity monument.
Return on board.
PLEASE NOTE
- Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
In the company of our guides, we will begin our tour with a visit of Osijek, a town in the East of the historical Croatian region of Slavonia. The town was founded by the Slavs, who built a river port on the ruins of the Roman town in the 7th century. In 1526, the Turks took possession of the town and remained there for over 160 years, making Osijek the capital of Ottoman Slavonia. But in 1687, they suffered a heavy defeat in Harkany and left the town without a fight. It was looted by the Austrians, who left nothing of its Ottoman splendor. The Austrians built a citadel over the demolished Turkish town.
Our tour will first take us to the upper town for a view of the Church of St Peter and St Paul. Commonly referred to as the Cathedral, this imposing red brick church dominated by its 90m spire was built under the impetus of Bishop Strossmayer, a native of Osijek. We'll then move on to the Old Town with a visit of the 18th century fortress built between 1712 and 1721 by architect Maximilien Gosseau d'Hennef who designed the citadel's civilian and military buildings, giving the whole a remarkable architectural unity. Afterwards, we'll walk up to the main square with its Holy Trinity monument.
Return on board.
PLEASE NOTE
- Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
European Treasures: A River Odyssey from the Belgian Canals to the Iron Gates
ANTWERP - ROTTERDAM or surroundings(1) - AMSTERDAM or surroundings(1) - NIJMEGEN - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG - MAINZ - FRANKFURT - MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM - WURZBURG - SCHWEINFURT - BAMBERG - NUREMBERG - MÜHLHAUSEN - REGENSBURG - PASSAU - MELK - DURNSTEIN - VIENNA - ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST - MOHACS - OSIJEK - NOVI SAD - BELGRADE - The Iron Gates - RUSE - OLTENITA - CERNAVODA / FETESTI - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA - CERNAVODA / FETESTI - OLTENITA
Take off on an exceptional cruise and an unforgettable cultural adventure from one side of Europe to the other. Enjoy an epic journey beginning in Antwerp. Crisscross a veritable patchwork of cultures, history, and natural beauty until we finish our adventure at the majestic Iron Gates. During this fascinating cruise, you'll have the chance to discover all the must-see destinations, as well as some off-the-beaten-path sites that are worth the detour. Our ship will cruise along picturesque canals in Belgium, travel the romantic Rhine and the legendary Danube, and pass through the impressive Iron Gates. We've picked each and every location for you to experience the rich culture and beauty within Europe. Throughout your journey, our dedicated crew will be there to provide you with impeccable service and unforgettable experiences. We look forward to welcoming you on board for this exciting European cruise adventure.
From Amsterdam to the Iron Gates, experience it all on a European river cruise
AMSTERDAM(1) - NIJMEGEN - COLOGNE - RÜDESHEIM(3) - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG - FRANKFURT - MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM - WURZBURG - BAMBERG - NUREMBERG - MÜHLHAUSEN - REGENSBURG - PASSAU - MELK - DURNSTEIN - VIENNA - ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST - MOHACS - OSIJEK - NOVI SAD - BELGRADE - Les portes de Fer - ROUSSE - CERNAVODA/FETESTI - Canal Danube-Mer Noire - CONSTANTA - CERNAVODA/FETESTI - OLTENITA
Take off on an exceptional cruise and an unforgettable cultural adventure from one side of Europe to the other. Enjoy an epic journey beginning in Amsterdam. Crisscross a veritable patchwork of cultures, history, and natural beauty until we finish our adventure at the majestic Iron Gates. During this fascinating cruise, you'll have the chance to discover all the must-see destinations, as well as some off-the-beaten-path sites that are worth the detour. Our ship will cruise along picturesque canals in Belgium, travel the romantic Rhine and the legendary Danube, and pass through the impressive Iron Gates. We've picked each and every location for you to experience the rich culture and beauty within Europe. Throughout your journey, our dedicated crew will be there to provide you with impeccable service and unforgettable experiences. We look forward to welcoming you on board for this exciting European cruise adventure.
Trans-European cruise from France to the Iron Gates, 3 rivers, the Rhine, the Main and the Danube
STRASBOURG - MAINZ - FRANKFURT - MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM - WURZBURG - SCHWEINFURT - BAMBERG - NUREMBERG - MÜHLHAUSEN - REGENSBURG - PASSAU - MELK - DURNSTEIN - VIENNA - ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST - MOHACS - OSIJEK - NOVI SAD - BELGRADE - The Iron Gates - RUSE - OLTENITA - CERNAVODA / FETESTI - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA - CERNAVODA / FETESTI - OLTENITA
Exhilarating ports of call and amazing cuisine are on deck for this cruise from France to Romania. Take a journey through one thousand years of tradition, where nature dazzles and monuments reflect the passionate, sometimes turbulent, history along the European waterways.
Along the Danube, the Balkan peninsula and Budapest
Bucarest - Predeal - Sighisoara - Brasov - Predeal - Sibiu - Sibiel - Bran - Predeal - Sinaia - OLTENITA - CERNAVODA - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA - OLTENITA - Bucarest - RUSE - The Iron Gates - BELGRADE - NOVI SAD - OSIJEK - MOHACS - BUDAPEST
From Romania to Hungary via Serbia, you'll be surprised and delighted by this cruise that will take you to the heart of Eastern Europe. You will discover cities with remarkable landscapes and elegant architecture such as Novi Sad, the capital of the province of Vojvodina regarded as the "Serbian Athens", whose cultural and artistic backgrounds will surprise you. Do not miss out on Ruse, one of the largest ports in Bulgaria and a true melting pot of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures.
Along the river Danube, Budapest and the Balkan peninsula
BUDAPEST - MOHACS - OSIJEK - NOVI SAD - BELGRADE - The Iron Gates - RUSE - OLTENITA - CERNAVODA / FETESTI - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA - CERNAVODA / FETESTI - OLTENITA - Sinaia - Predeal - Sibiu - Sibiel - Bran - Predeal - Sighisoara - Brasov - Predeal - Bucarest
From Hungary to Romania via Serbia, you'll be surprised and delighted by this cruise that will take you to the heart of Eastern Europe. You will discover cities with remarkable landscapes and elegant architecture such as Novi Sad, the capital of the province of Vojvodina regarded as the "Serbian Athens", whose cultural and artistic backgrounds will surprise you. Do not miss out on Ruse, one of the largest ports in Bulgaria and a true melting pot of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures.
Along the river Danube, Budapestand the Balkan peninsula (port-to-port cruise)
BUDAPEST - MOHACS - OSIJEK - NOVI SAD - BELGRADE - The Iron Gates - RUSE - OLTENITA - CERNAVODA / FETESTI - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA - CERNAVODA / FETESTI - OLTENITA
From Hungary to Romania via Serbia, you'll be surprised and delighted by this cruise that will take you to the heart of Eastern Europe. You will discover cities with remarkable landscapes and elegant architecture such as Novi Sad, the capital of the province of Vojvodina regarded as the "Serbian Athens", whose cultural and artistic backgrounds will surprise you. Do not miss out on Ruse, one of the largest ports in Bulgaria and a true melting pot of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures.
Along the Danube, the Balkan peninsula and Budapest (port-to-port cruise)
OLTENITA - CERNAVODA - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA - OLTENITA - Bucarest(1) - RUSE - The Iron Gates - BELGRADE - NOVI SAD - OSIJEK - MOHACS - BUDAPEST
From Romania to Hungary via Serbia, you'll be surprised and delighted by this cruise that will take you to the heart of Eastern Europe. You will discover cities with remarkable landscapes and elegant architecture such as Novi Sad, the capital of the province of Vojvodina regarded as the "Serbian Athens", whose cultural and artistic backgrounds will surprise you. Do not miss out on Ruse, one of the largest ports in Bulgaria and a true melting pot of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures.
Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube (port-to-port cruise)
BUDAPEST - MOHACS - OSIJEK - BELGRADE - GOLUBAC - NOVI SAD - ILOK - MOHACS - KALOCSA - BUDAPEST
See the biggest river parade in Europe: the Iron Gates, on the border of Romania and Serbia. It is here that the beautiful blue Danube unveils its most spectacular landscapes. Discover cities such as Belgrade, a young and modern capital, as well as legendary sites such as Baile Herculane which houses one of the oldest and most famous spas in Romania. Travel through 2000 years of history in Pécs and Budapest, which will end a magical cruise and a journey of a life time.