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Grand Black Sea Cruise
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
WNO |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
River Cruise |
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Number of Days |
20 |
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Starting Price |
$4949 (Select Dates) * |
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Countries Visited |
Austria Bulgaria Czech Republic Hungary Romania Slovakia Germany Croatia Serbia
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City Highlights |
Belgrade, Bucharest, Budapest, Constanta, Kalocsa, Nuremberg, Oltenita, Passau, Prague, Regensburg, Rousse, Svistov, Veliko Turnovo, Vienna |
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INCLUDED FEATURES
PRAGUE Guided sightseeing, visit Hradcany Castle
NUREMBERG Welcome reception; guided sightseeing
MAIN-DANUBE CANAL Cruise in the canal
REGENSBURG Guided sightseeing, visit the Old Chapel
PASSAU Guided sightseeing
MELK Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey
VIENNA Guided sightseeing
BUDAPEST Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen's Bastion; Puszta excursion with display of horsemanship
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 Patriach’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 Prague 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: $168 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 (Wed.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Days 2-4 Prague, Czech Republic (Thu.-Sat.) Prague is a 1,000-year old city preserved in time. Best-known treasures are the Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, HRADCANY CASTLE, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Charles Bridge. Mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the Vltava River. (BB daily)
Day 5 Prague–Nuremberg (Embarkation) (Sun.) After lunch, drive to Nuremberg, where the crew of your vessel waits to welcome you aboard. (BB,D)
Day 6 Nuremberg (Mon.) Although Nuremberg suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it was restored to its original style. Marvel at its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. Nuremberg’s traditions include its famous Lebkuchen, toy making, and metal working. (FB,L,D)
Day 7 Regensburg (Tue.) Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. Highlights include the Old Town Hall; the white and gold OLD CHAPEL; and the Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. (FB,L,D)
Day 8 Passau–Linz, Austria (Wed.) Passau, ideally located at the confluence of the Rivers Inn, Ilz, and Danube, is home to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the world’s largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes. An optional full-day excursion to Salzburg takes in the popular Sound of Music sights. Linz, Austria’s third-largest town, lies on both banks of the Danube and is an important industrial town and busy river port. (FB,L,D)
Day 9 Melk–Vienna (Thu.) Melk’s magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates the town from its commanding hill site and is one of Europe’s largest monasteries. Vienna, known as the “City of Music,” inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. An optional concert is available tonight. (FB,L,D)
Day 10 Vienna (Fri.) Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s capital has much to offer: the Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Shop in the Kärntnerstrasse and enjoy Apfelstrudel in a neighborhood café. (FB,L,D)
Days 11-12 Budapest, Hungary (Sat. and Sun.) Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is the most cosmopolitan city in 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. Not far from the city and an integral part of Hungarian rural life is the PUSZTA, vast grasslands where the country’s beloved fiery horses are reared. (FB,L,D daily)
Day 13 Kalocsa (Mon.) Following a turbulent history, the Archbishop’s Palace and Kalocsa Cathedral dominate the quiet town of Kalocsa, now best known for paprika and folklore art. (FB,L,D)
Day 14 Novi Sad, Serbia (Tue.) Overlooking the city of Novi Sad, is Marshal Vauban’s unconquerable Petrovaradin Fortress. Dramatic past events shaped both the present and the future of this beautiful region. (FB,L,D)
Day 15 Belgrade (Wed.) The capital of Serbia is situated at the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers. Its main sights include KALEMEGDAN FORTRESS, the world’s largest Orthodox Church of St. Sava, and Marshal Tito’s tomb and monument. (FB,L,D)
Day 16 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. Most spectacular is Iron Gates gorge, a narrow and formerly very dangerous passage dividing Europe’s Alps from the Carpathians and forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (FB,L,D)
Day 17 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. The oldest part is Tsarevits Hill, home of the Royal Fortress and PATRIARCH’S CHURCH. The historic village of Arbanassi is best known for its ETHNOGRAPHICAL MUSEUM and outstanding collection of frescoes in the CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY. Today, Rousse is Bulgaria’s largest inland port. (FB,L,D)
Day 18 Black Sea Canal, Romania–Constanta (Sat.) The 40-mile-long Black Sea Canal, the pride of communist achievement, was completed in 1984. Constanta is Romania’s most important commercial center and a popular resort, with interesting sights such as the NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM and the PETER AND PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH. (FB,L,D)
Day 19 Oltenita (Disembarkation)–Bucharest (Sun.) Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital, is only a short drive from Oltenita. Its wide boulevards and Arc de Triomphe have earned it the name “Paris of the East.” The impressive Parliament Building is the second-largest building in the world, after the Pentagon. Royal Palace Square was the scene of riots in 1989, which led to the collapse of the communist dictatorship. The former Royal Palace now houses the NATIONAL ART MUSEUM. (FB)
Day 20 Bucharest (Mon.) 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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| May 14 - Jun 02, 2008 | Call Us | $4949 | Call Us | N/A | | Jun 25 - Jul 14, 2008 | Call Us | $4949 | Call Us | N/A | | Aug 06 - Aug 25, 2008 | Call Us | $4949 | Call Us | N/A | | Sep 17 - Oct 06, 2008 | Call Us | $5049 | 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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