Empires of the Lower Danube
Uncover the best-kept secrets of Europe on a cultural expedition through Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia, three diverse nations at the heart of a region prized by the greatest empire...
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Ports of Call & Itinerary
8-night voyage departing Bucharest, arriving Belgrade.
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Empires of the Lower Danube
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Day 1
Bucharest , Romania
Friday, 16/06/2028
Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled.
Day 2
Constanta , Romania
Saturday, 17/06/2028
Day 3
Constanta , Romania
Sunday, 18/06/2028
Day 4
Hârsova , Romania
Monday, 19/06/2028
Day 5
Ruse , Bulgaria
Tuesday, 20/06/2028
Day 7
Iron Gates , Romania
Thursday, 22/06/2028
Day 8
Belgrade , Serbia
Friday, 23/06/2028
Day 9
Belgrade , Serbia
Saturday, 24/06/2028
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Classic
175 sqft · Up to 2 guests
French Balcony B
194–227 sqft · Up to 2 guests
French Balcony A
194–227 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Deluxe French Balcony
194 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Suite
286 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Grand Suite
412 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic · 175 sqft | CLASSIC Classic | Enquire → |
Classic · 175 sqft
CLASSIC Classic
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Your Ship
S.S. Helen
Named for Helen of Troy, the S.S. Helen will marry the natural beauty of the Danube region with the Greek values of philoxenia (hospitality) and connection to nature, inviting guests to relax in a serene atmosphere of modern, Mediterranean elegance with subtle nods to Classical antiquity and the influence of Greek culture on European aesthetics. Guests who book a Grand Suite and the adjoining Deluxe French Balcony next door can see their stateroom transformed into an incredibly spacious 2-bedroom suite.
