Croatia with the lush mountains with pristine lakes and waterfalls; and pretty towns and villages set amidst vineyards and olive orchards. History, architecture and culture have evolved over centuries with Roman, Venetian, Slav and Habsburg influences. Slovenia offers a myriad choices of natural attractions for a country of its size. The gateway to the Alps of snow-capped peaks, karstic lakes and cave system of Postojna, turquoise-green rivers and Venetian-style coastline

Captured in art, poetry and music, the Danube River is one of the world's most romantic waterways. At 1,780 miles long, the Danube is Europe’s longest river, flowing from west to east, from Germany through Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania to the Black Sea. Sail down the River Danube and admire the subtle changes in the passing scenery.