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Black Sea Discovery with Bucharest Extension
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
WBOE |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
River Cruise |
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Number of Days |
14 |
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Starting Price |
$2888 (Select Dates) * |
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Countries Visited |
Bulgaria
Hungary
Romania
Croatia
Serbia
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City Highlights |
Belgrade, Bucharest, Budapest, Constanta, Kalocsa, Oltenita, Rousse, Svistov, Veliko Turnovo |
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INCLUDED FEATURES
BUDAPEST
Guided sightseeing
Visit Fishermen's Bastion
Puszta excursion with display of horsemanship
Welcome reception
KALOCSA
Guided sightseeing
Visit the Paprika Museum
NOVI SAD
Guided sightseeing
BELGRADE
Guided sightseeing
Visit Kalemegdan Fortress Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge
VELIKO TARNOVO
Guided sightseeing
Visit the Patriarch’s Church
ARBANASSI
Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity
CONSTANTA
Guided sightseeing
Visit the Natural History and Archaeological Museum and Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
BUCHAREST
Guided sightseeing
Visit the National Art Museum
MEALS
Buffet breakfast (BB) in Budapest and Bucharest; superb dining with all meals on board including Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner, Captain's Dinner, one sitting with open seating arrangements, quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner on board
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included when you make your flight arrangements.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
NOTES:
Port charges: $84 per person.
Please call for single accommodation price. Triples are not available
Prices shown include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.
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Day 1
(Thu.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Days 2-3 Budapest, Hungary
(Fri. & Sat.) Budapest, spanning the banks of the Danube, is the liveliest and most cosmopolitan metropolis of Eastern Europe. Seven 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 are sights not to be missed. Shop for renowned peasant embroidery, Herend porcelain, and paprika. (BB)
Day 4 Budapest (Embarkation)
(Sun.) Not far from the capital and an integral part of Hungarian rural life is the Puszta , or Great Plain, the vast grasslands where the country’s beloved fiery horses are reared. After a visit and a demonstration of traditional Hungarian equestrian prowess performed by the csikós (wranglers in their picturesque costumes), return to Budapest for embarkation. The crew of your vessel waits to welcome you aboard! (BB,L,D)
Day 5 Kalocsa
(Mon.) Kalocsa was founded by St. Stephen in 1009 as an archbishopric and has a most turbulent history. The Archbishop’s Palace and the Kalocsa Cathedral dominate this quiet town, now best known for paprika and folklore art. (FB,L,D)
Day 6 Novi Sad, Serbia
(Tue.) Overlooking the city of Novi Sad, with a spectacular view of the Danube and surroundings, is Marshal Vauban’s unconquerable Petrovaradin Fortress. Dramatic events in the recent past have shaped both the present and the future of this region, resplendent with natural beauty and a proud history of struggle, victory, and defeat. (FB,L,D)
Day 7 Belgrade
(Wed.) The capital of Serbia is situated at the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers. Its main sights include the city’s principal landmark, KALEMEGDAN FORTRESS; the world’s largest Orthodox Church of St. Sava; and Marshal Tito’s tomb and monument. The city center has a lively pedestrian area and charming outdoor cafés. (FB,L,D)
Day 8 Iron Gates
(Thu.) The Serbian fortresses of Smederevo and Golubac and the Trajan Table marking the Roman conquest of Dacia are impressive sights on the right 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. (FB,L,D)
Day 9 Svistov, Bulgaria–Veliko Târnovo–Arbanassi–Rousse
(Fri.) A comfortable ride away from the river port of Svistov is the ancient Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo. 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 Tsarevits 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. Rousse today is Bulgaria’s largest inland port. (FB,L,D)
Day 10 Black Sea Canal, Romania–Constanta
(Sat.) The 40-mile-long Black Sea Canal is the pride and joy of communist achievement and was completed in 1984. Constanta, situated on the coast of the Black Sea, is Romania’s most important commercial center and a popular resort. Interesting sights are the NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM and the PETER AND PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH. (FB,L,D)
Day 11 Oltenita (Disembarkation)–Bucharest
(Sun.) Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital, is only a short drive from Oltenita. Its wide boulevards and Arc de Triomphe have gained it the name “Paris of the East.” Much recent history has taken place in the city. The impressive Parliament Building is the secondlargest building in the world, after the Pentagon. The Royal Palace Square was the scene of riots in 1989, which finally led to the collapse of the communist dictatorship. The former Royal Palace now houses the NATIONAL ART MUSEUM. (FB)
Days 12-13 Bucharest
A free day in Bucharest gives you a chance to browse the shops and visit many of the attractions of this city known as “The Paris of the East.” A full-day excursion takes you first to BRAN CASTLE of Dracula fame, built in 1377 and assumed to be the home of Romanian vampires. Then it’s into the Carpathians to SINAIA to visit the monastery of the same name built in memory of Mihail Cantacuzino’s visit to Mount Sinai. Enjoy lunch in this mountain resort. (BB daily, one lunch)
Day 14 Bucharest
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
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Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| May 22 - Jun 04, 2008 | Call Us | $3250 | Call Us | N/A | | Jul 03 - Jul 16, 2008 | Call Us | $3250 | Call Us | N/A | | Aug 14 - Aug 27, 2008 | Call Us | $3250 | Call Us | N/A | | Sep 25 - Oct 08, 2008 | Call Us | $3250 | Call Us | N/A |
* 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 1-800-935-2620 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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