Mozart - our riverboat

Jewish Danube day 6: Cruising Up-River - 6 September 2015

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September 6th 2015
When we started the cruise we were advised that because of the low water level in the river the overall trip itinerary was being changed. A couple of the originally planned stops like Salzburg and Mauthausen had to be dropped and other ports rearranged. Thus on Day 6 we spent the day cruising up the river, heading back northward without any stops and admiring the scenery. This was not a complet ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest

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Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive milita... ... read more