Vienna, can be described as being grand and elegant, while still managing to radiate a vibe that is both modern and contemporary. Vienna's City Hall with its Gothic style of architecture is a main feature of the city and plays host to many events, and also provides the perfect backdrop for the famous Christmas markets. Cafés have always been a key feature of Viennese culture, with numerous cafés such as the historic Café Central, which has links to notable writers, being a popular spot for tourists.

Hungary's capital, offers a unique cultural experience to visitors. Arrive in style along the River Danube, the focal point of the city which was previously used as a means to divide the city into the former cities of Buda and Pest. Budapest has become synonymous with Thermal Baths and architecture due to the various architectural styles found throughout the city. Styles include Neo-Gothic buildings such as the impressive Parliament and Budapest's beautiful Renaissance-style Opera House. The Chain Bridge which provided the age old connection between Buda and Pest is highly recommended to visitors to the Eastern European city.

Kalocsa is a town of great historical importance, it is one of the oldest towns in Hungary. The Cathedral and the Cathedral Square with the canons are worth a visit.

Novi Sad is the second biggest city in Serbia, with a population of 220,000. It is home to the oldest Serbian Institute for Art and Science. The Petrovaradin Fortress and the old town hall are popular attractions for tourists.

Belgrade is the most populous city in Serbia, with an estimated 1.6 million inhabitants. Furthermore, it is also the economic, political and cultural capital of the country. The city offers theaters, music institutions, the aviation museum, monuments and 65 parks! Serbia has had a turbulent past, and visitors are reminded of this fact throughout the city, with evidence of bombed government buildings and Communist blocks.

The small town of Donji Milanovac is located in eastern Serbia on the right bank of the Danube. Close by is the famous Iron Gates.

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Rousse is a port city situated on the South bank of the Danube, Bulgaria. It is the fifth largest Bulgarian city with 180,000 people. Rousse is of great economic and cultural importance to Bulgaria – making it a wonderful destination to explore and learn about the history of the area. Rousse is home to a number of intriguing museums and cultural monuments. This includes Bulgaria’s only National Transport Museum, which lies inside the building of the country’s first railway station. There is beauty everywhere you look in Rousse - from scenic parks to impressive architecture.

Fetesti is a town of 35,000 and lies on the Danube in southeast Romania.

Romania's fifth-largest city, Constanta, impresses with its golden beaches and majestic mountains. Local attractions include, among other things, Greek and Roman ruins, a monument to Ovid and a lighthouse built in the 13th Century and several churches.

The Romanian town of Oltenita is located at the confluence of the River Danube and Arges. See the shipyards, where a number of ships are built every year.