THE PALACE OF PARLIAMENT in Bucharest, also known as the People’s Palace, is one
of the largest administrative buildings in the world; it kept 20,000 workers and 700 architects busy around the clock for five years trying to complete it to the satisfaction of the Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Eye-popping in grandeur and dressed in miles of silk drapery, magnificent handwoven carpets, rich marble, and cherrywood flooring, the palace was designed to fulfill Ceausescu’s vision of a residence and seat of power that would reflect his importance. But his plans were thwarted by the Romanian Revolution of 1989, when he fled the capital... and was caught and executed. Today the Romanian government and the National Museum of Contemporary Art occupy part of the People’s Palace, and – as a Tauck guest – you will enjoy an exclusive gala dinner in one of its astounding rooms!
4. ANTIQUITIES & MORE IN HUNGARY Arrive in Mohács this morning for an excursion to Pecs and a tour of its 11th-century cathedral. Here you’ll also explore the fascinating Christian Necropolis, a complex dating back to the 4th century that includes underground burial chambers and chapels adorned with early Christian art and frescoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the 19th century, Pecs was famous worldwide for the exquisite Zsolnay porcelain manufactured here, and your visit includes a stop at the Zsolnay Museum for a look at its stunning examples of Art Nouveau stoneware, tiles and pottery. Visit a winery in Villány for lunch (this region is renowned for its red wines) then return to Mohács for dinner aboard ship this evening. Meals BLD
5. CROATIAN HISTORY & ON TO SERBIA Croatia’s turbulent history takes center stage today – first with an enlightening onboard presentation on the country’s past and present by a local expert, then on your memorable excursion to the 10th-century city of Vukovar. Renowned for its elegant 18th-century Baroque mansions and now mostly recovered from the effects of the 1990s war, the city today is a mix of old and new. Visit a private home to meet a local family who returned to the area after years of conflict to rebuild their lives, and enjoy the homemade refreshments they’ll share with you. Reboard the ship for lunch and cruise to Novi Sad, Serbia, this afternoon, with commentary from your Tauck Director. Stretch your legs in Novi Sad before sailing for Belgrade. Meals BLD
Your first evening in Budapest takes place at the storied Akadémia Club 102
6. BELGRADE SIGHTS / PALACE VISIT Dock in Belgrade, Serbia’s cosmopolitan capital. Sightseeing includes Tito’s Memorial, the formidable Kalemegdan Fortress, views of busy Slavija Square, the Parliament, Republic Square, City Hall, and the Cathedral of St. Sava. You’ll also visit the Royal Palace of Dedinje, built in the 1920s for the Yugoslavian
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