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Balkan Discovery - Cruise Only From Bucharest To Budapest 2013
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
WOB03 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
River Cruise |
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Number of Days |
7 |
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Countries Visited |
Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
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City Highlights |
Belgrade, Budapest, Kalocsa, Oltenita, Svistov, Veliko Turnovo, Viden |
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Oltenita: Welcome reception Arbanassi: Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the NativityVeliko Târnovo:Guided sightseeing, visit the Patriarch’s ChurchVidin:Visit the fortressBelogradchik:See the rock formationsIron Gates:Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge; see the Trajan TableBelgrade: Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan FortressPecs:OrientationKalocsa: Orientation; organ concert
MEALS
B: full buffet breakfast L: lunch D: dinnerComplimentary sparkling wine with breakfast, soft drinks with lunch, and wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner are included on board your vessel.
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Day 1: Bucharest-Oltenita (Embarkation).
Welcome to Romania! Flights must arrive by 10:30 am. Board your river cruise vessel at Noon and meet your crew at a welcome reception. (D)
Day 2: Rousse, Bulgaria. Excursion to Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi.
A comfortable ride from the river port of Rousse is the ancient Bulgarian capital of Veliko Tarnovo. Situated on three hills surrounding the Yantra River, the city was a natural fortress with ancient stone houses clinging to the steep slopes. The oldest part is Tsarevets Hill, home of the Royal Fortress, palaces, and the PATRIARCH’S CHURCH. The historic village of Arbanassi is best known for its ETHNOGRAPHICAL MUSEUM and the outstanding collection of frescoes in the CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY. Rejoin your ship in Svistov. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Vidin, Bulgaria. Excursion to Belogradchik.
Vidin is an important Danube port, situated in northwestern Bulgaria. Its medieval FORTRESS, known as “Baba Vidin,” is the town’s primary landmark. It served as Vidin’s main defensive installation during the course of the Middle Ages and is the only entirely preserved medieval fortress in the country. It is now a fortress museum and has been restored to its former appearance. In the afternoon, drive to nearby Belogradchik to view the eclectic group of ROCK FORMATIONS on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Iron Gates.
The Trajan Table marking the Roman conquest of Dacia and the Serbian fortresses of Golubac and Smederevo are impressive sights on the left bank of the Danube. The most spectacular scenery must surely be the dramatic gorge of the IRON GATES, a narrow and formerly very dangerous passage dividing Europe’s Alps in the northwest from the Carpathians in the southeast and forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Belgrade, Serbia.
The capital of Serbia is situated at the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers. A local expert will be proud to show you its main sights, which include the city’s principal landmark, KALEMEGDAN FORTRESS; St. Sava, the world’s largest Orthodox Church; and Marshal Tito’s tomb and monument. The city center has a lively pedestrian area and charming outdoor cafes. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Pecs, Hungary–Kalocsa.
Pecs is Hungary’s fifth-largest city and its richest in terms of Turkish architecture. Enjoy an orientation and some free time before proceeding to Kalocsa. Founded by St. Stephen in 1009 as an archbishopric, Kalocsa has a most turbulent history. This quiet town, which is best known for paprika and folklore art, is dominated by the Archbishop’s Palace and Kalocsa Cathedral, where you will be treated to an ORGAN CONCERT. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Budapest (Disembarkation).
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not depart Budapest before 10:30 am. (B)
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Port charges: $108Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available. Extra nights not available.Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:Category / Decks / Price B / Sapphire Deck $471 A / Sapphire Deck $513P / Royal Deck $642Avalon Suite / Royal Deck $1,113
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| Touring Date | Land & Air | Land Only | | Jun 09, 2013 - Jun 15, 2013 | Call Us | $2,799 | | Jul 14, 2013 - Jul 20, 2013 | Call Us | $2,699 | | Aug 18, 2013 - Aug 24, 2013 | Call Us | $2,699 | | Oct 27, 2013 - Nov 02, 2013 | Call Us | $2,499 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1 800 232 6459 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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