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Blue Danube To The Black Sea - Cruise Only From Bucharest To Vienna 2013
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
WOV03 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
River Cruise |
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Number of Days |
11 |
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Countries Visited |
Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia
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City Highlights |
Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest, Constanta, Mohacs, Oltenita, Svistov, Tulcea, Veliko Turnovo, Viden, Vienna |
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Oltenita: Welcome receptionHarsova:Excursion to Celic Dere MonasteryDanube Delta: Delta excursionConstanta: Guided sightseeing, visit the Natural History and Archaeological MuseumVeliko Târnovo:Guided sightseeing, visit the Patriarch’s ChurchArbanassi: Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the NativityIron Gates: Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge; see the Trajan TableBelgrade: Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan FortressOsijek: Guided sightseeingVukovar: Guided sightseeingMohács: Wine tasting in Villány wine regionBudapest: Guided sightseeing, see Fishermen’s Bastion
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: Harsova. Excursion to Celic Dere Monastery.
After breakfast, a drive in the countryside takes you to Celic Dere, one of the most well-known monasteries in this area and considered the center of Orthodoxism. The first church was built here in the early 19th century by priests from Transylvania and Bessarabia who had lived on Mount Athos in Greece. Return to your ship for lunch and enjoy an afternoon and evening of tranquil sailing toward Tulcea and the mouth of the Danube. (B,L,D)
Day 3: St. Gheorghe, Danube Delta.
Perhaps this morning you will wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Black Sea. Later, enjoy a small celebration to mark “Km 0.” From its source in the Black Forest to its delta at the Black Sea, the Danube measures 2,845 kilometers in length. The Km markings can be clearly seen on the river banks the length of the river, and today it’s time to celebrate the end of the Danube’s journey at “Km 0.” This afternoon, enjoy an excursion into the Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best preserved of Europe’s deltas, hosting over 300 species of birds as well as 45 species of freshwater fish. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Cernavodă. Excursion to Constanta.
Cernavodă lies at the western end of the 40-mile-long Black Sea Canal, the pride and joy of communist achievement. From here, drive to Constanta, the most important commercial center in Romania, situated on the Black Sea. Enjoy a guided tour of this popular resort town and visit the NATURAL HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM. Late this afternoon, return to your ship. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Svistov, Bulgaria. Excursion to Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi.
A comfortable ride from Svistov 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. (B,L,D)
Day 6: 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 7: 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 8: Vukovar, Croatia. Excursion to Osijek.
Today, learn more about the complex history of Croatia and the events that led to the Croatian War of Independence. Accompanied by local experts, explore both Osijek, an important economic and cultural center, as well as Vukovar, Croatia’s largest river port located at the confluence of the Danube and Vuka Rivers. Vukovar was scene to an 87-day siege in 1991, known as the Battle of Vukovar. This and other dramatic events in the recent past have shaped both the present and the future of this region. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Mohács, Hungary. Excursion to Villány Wine District.
This morning, an excursion takes you into the Villany district, where some of Hungary’s best red wines are produced. Learn more about which varietals are grown, and why the climate and soil conditions here are ideal for the production of excellent wines, as you enjoy a wine tasting. Relax on board this afternoon as you sail toward Budapest. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Budapest.
Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is Eastern Europe’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan metropolis. Eight bridges, including the famous Chain and Elisabeth Bridges, connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. The massive hilltop castle complex with Fishermen’s Bastion and the Matthias Church is among the many sights your Local Guide will show you. (B,L,D)
Day 11: Bratislava, Slovakia (Disembarkation).
Your vacation ends with breakfast today. (B)
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Port charges: $180Please 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 / $784A / Sapphire Deck / $856 P / Royal Deck / $1,070Avalon Suite / Royal Deck / $1,856
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| Touring Date | Land & Air | Land Only | | Apr 26, 2013 - May 06, 2013 | Call Us | $3,649 | | Jul 05, 2013 - Jul 15, 2013 | Call Us | $3,999 | | Aug 09, 2013 - Aug 19, 2013 | Call Us | $3,899 | | Sep 13, 2013 - Sep 23, 2013 | Call Us | $4,099 |
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