CRUISING DANUBE THROUGH HISTORY NATIONAL PARK AND DJERDAP GORGE – BELGRADE, SMEDEREVO, RAM AND GOLUBAC FORTRESS – TABULA TRAIANA - LEPENSKI VIR - VIMINACIUM - CAPTAIN MISA’S HILL Three days / two nights - by boat and bus With the optional excursions to the Iron Gate Hydroelectric Power Plant and the Archaeological Museum in Kladovo or to the wine cellars at Rajac village and Vratna gates Itinerary 1st Day. Beograd -Smederevo - Ram - Veliko Gradiste - Golubac – Djerdap Gorge - Donji Milanovac -Tekija - Kladovo (240km) (Meeting passengers) Passengers arrive at the Port of Belgrade (Karadjordjeva street, next to the Branko's Bridge) at 7:30 a.m. Aquastar Maxim cruiser departs at 8am. Cruise starts from the famous Belgrade fortress towards Kladovo, passing by Smederevo, the confluence of the Morava and Danube rivers, medieval fortress Ram, in the area where the Danube is the widest in Serbia. Ram fortress was built in the late 15th century on the site which was later known as safe point for entering/exiting then occupied Serbia. Also, nearby is the oldest tourist cottage in the country. Cruise continues then to the Silver Lake and Veliko Gradiste, passing Golubac Fortress where we enter the National Park Djerdap, also known as the Iron Gate. We cruise through the longest and deepest gorge in Europe, area of unique flora and fauna, where remains of one of the oldest European settlements can be seen. Passing Donji Milanovac, you will have the opportunity to visit the place where the Roman Emperor Trajan left a permanent imprint on the rock, known as Tabula Traiana. Arriving in Tekija after a 9 hour cruise. Short bus transfer to Kladovo. Accommodation at the Hotel "Aquastar Danube". Dinner. Overnight. 2nd Day . Kladovo - EXCURSION 1. Kladovo - The Museum Djerdap - Traian’s Bridge - Winery Soul of Danube - Diana - Hydropower plant - Tekija. EXCURSION 2. Kladovo - Vratna - Rajac - Negotin Breakfast. Free time. The possibility of using indoor or outdoor swimming pools and the spa center or going on an optional excursion: EXCURSION 1: Visiting Djerdap’s Archaeological museum in Kladovo, whose exhibition covers remnants of different Danube cultures from prehistoric, Roman and medieval periods. Next stop is a visit to the remains of Trajan’s bridge, next to the Castrum Pontes castle. The bridge was built at the beginning of the 2nd century, by the Roman Emperor Trajan in order to cross the Danube and conquer Dacian tribes. Up until the 12th century, the bridge was considered to be the largest in the world. time in Europe. It significantly changed the position of the Danube River, the local villages as well as cultural and historical monuments that are located nearby. Lunch is organized in Tekija village, in a local fish restaurant. Arrival at the hotel, free time. Dinner. Overnight. EXCURSION 2: Short drive to the village Vratna where you can see the three highest, nature made stone bridges in Europe, over Vratna River nearby this natural phenomenon, is the old Vratna Monastery which was built in the 14th century. The excursion continues, through the town of Negotin and arriving at the Rajac vineries. According to the official reports Rajac vineries consist of more than 150 underground objects. Vineries are well known for their high quality wines. After the tour of the vineries, lunch is served and wine tasting is offered. 3rd Day - Kladovo - Lepenski Vir – Captain Misa’s Hill - Golubac - Viminacium - Smederevo Fortress - Belgrade (280km) Breakfast at the hotel and departure at 9am. Driving along the Danube River with short stops, to Donji Milanovac Town. Arriving at the archaeological site Lepenski vir, which was known as one of the oldest European and world urban settlements, as well as culturally advanced for the Middle Stone Age period (6500 BCE). After site tour, lunch is served in the ethnic restaurant “Captain Misa’s Hill” with breathtaking views of the Danube River and surrounding nature. The journey continues on towards Belgrade, with a short stop at the Golubac Fortress. The fortress was built in mid-14th century, and was many times demolished and rebuilt as a border fortress between Serbia, Hungary and Turkey. Next stop is Vimacium, built in the 1st century as one of the first Roman military camps on the Danube River. Vinimacium was the capital of Upper Moesia during 3rd and 4th century, one of only few Roman settlements which was demolished and rebuilt. It is still being explored and new excavations are underway, promising great and exciting new discoveries. Arrival in Smederevo and a visit to the fortress, which was built in the period between 1428 and 1439, during despot Djuradj Brankovic reign. In 1459, the fortress was conquered by Otoman Empire which marked the end of the Serbian Medieval state. Today, the Smederevo fortress is considered to be the largest preserved of its kind, revealing Despot’s secrets to its visitors. This is where the official sightseeing and program ends and after a short drive, arrival in Belgrade is expected in the early evening. PRICE PER PERSON IN ½ SUPPLEMENT FOR CHIDREN UNDER CHILDREN 10-12 YEARS ROOM SINGLE ROOM 10 YEARS 165 EUR 40 EUR GRATIS 30 EUR Children under 10 years free of charge. Third adult pays full price in the triple bed room (on request) REMARK: Minimum of 30 persons is required for this travel program to be realized In tour price are included: Danube Cruise from Belgrade to Tekija village according to the travel program, 2 nights accommodation at Aquastar Danube Hotel 4* in Kladovo, based on halfboard (buffet breakfast and dinner), bus transfers from Tekija village to Kladovo on the 1st day, and last day from Kladovo to Belgrade, buffet lunch on the cruise, lunch in ethnic restaurant ‘Captain Misa’s Hill”, entrance to Lepenski Vir, Viminacium and Smederevo Fortress, servicies of tour guide and local guides, tolls and fees. Tour price does not include: drinks on the ship during cruise, optional excursions on 2nd day (Excursion 1 – 2.500 RSD, excursion 2 – 2.800 RSD, during excursions lunch and wine tasting include in price). Please note, minimum of 15 persons is required for excursions to be realized. Payment at the hotel. The ship Aquastar Maxim www.cruisingevents.com was built in 2013. It is 28 meters long and 7 meters wide. The modern saloon area is equipped with 70 seats, a bar, two large high-resolution LCD monitors and a modern sound system. The boat is equipped with loungers located on the sunny upper deck. The amount of loungers corresponds to the number of registered travelers. Lunch is served as a buffet. Technical characteristics of the ship allow navigation and cruising according to the program in 9 hours. The 4 star Aquastar Danube Hotel www.hotelkladovo.rs is located in Kladovo, next to a well maintained sandy beach. The hotel is equipped with deluxe rooms, restaurant and a bar on the promenade and an outdoor and indoor saltwater pool. The wellness center includes a pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, fitness center as well as a massage and beauty salon. There is also a modern conference room at your disposal. - - - - .