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Grand Black Sea Cruise 2007
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
WON7 |
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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 |
$4099 (Select Dates) * |
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Countries Visited |
Romania
Hungary
Czech Republic
Bulgaria
Austria
Serbia
Germany
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City Highlights |
Vienna, Svistov, Regensburg, Prague, Passau, Bucharest, Belgrade, Oltenita, Nuremberg, Melk, Kalocsa, Constanta, Budapest |
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BUCHAREST Guided sightseeing; Visit the National Art Museum
OLTENITA Embarkation; Welcome reception
CONSTANTA Guided sightseeing; Visit the Natural History and Archaeological Museum and Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
VELIKO TÂRNOVO Guided sightseeing; Visit the Patriach’s Church
ARBANASSI Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity
BELGRADE Guided sightseeing; Visit Kalemegdan Fortress Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge
KALOCSA Guided sightseeing; Visit the Paprika Museum
BUDAPEST Guided sightseeing; Visit Matthias Church and Fishermen's Bastion; Puszta Excursion with display of horsemanship
VIENNA Guided sightseeing
DÜRNSTEIN Guided city walk
MELK Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey; Wine tasting
PASSAU Guided sightseeing
REGENSBURG Guided sightseeing; Visit the Old Chapel and Thurn und Taxis Castle
MAIN-DANUBE CANAL Cruise in the canal
NUREMBERG Guided sightseeing
PRAGUE Guided sightseeing; Visit Hradcany Castle
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
Buffet breakfast (BB) in Bucharest and Prague; 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 with Globus.
NOTE:
- Airfares are based on departure from New York. Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
- 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 cabin on Indigo Deck.
- Upgrades are available upon request!
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Day 1 (Fri.)
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 Bucharest, Romania. (Sat)
Welcome to Bucharest! Its wide boulevards and Arc de Triomphe have gained this city the name of “Paris of the East.“
Day 3 Bucharest-Oltenita. (Embarkation) (Sun.)
Much recent history has taken place in Romania’s capital city. The impressive Parliament Building is the second largest 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. This afternoon the crew of your vessel awaits to welcome you on board. (BB,D)
Day 4 Constanta, Black Sea Canal. (Mon)
Situated on the coast of the Black Sea, Constanta is the most important commercial center of Romania and a popular resort. Interesting sights are the NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM and the PETER AND PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH. The 40-mile-long Black Sea Canal is the pride and joy of Communist achievement and was completed in 1984. (FB,L,D)
Day 5 Rousse, Bulgaria-Excursion to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi-Svistov. (Tue)
Today Rousse is Bulgaria’s largest inland port. A comfortable ride away 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. Rejoin your ship in Svistov. (FB,L,D)
Day 6 Iron Gates. (Wed.)
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. (FB,L,D)
Day 7 Belgrade. (Thu.)
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 Cruising. (Fri)
A full day of scenic cruising on the Danube, with Croatia on your left and Serbia on your right. (FB,L,D)
Day 9 Kalocsa, Hungary-Budapest. (Sat)
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, nowadays best known for paprika and folklore art. Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is the liveliest and most cosmopolitan metropolis of Eastern Europe (FB,L,D)
Day 10 Budapest. (Sun.)
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. Not far from the city 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. (FB,L,D)
Day 11 Budapest-Vienna, Austria. (Mon.)
A day to relax on board and marvel at the beautiful scenery on both banks of the Danube. Hungary is on your left as you cruise up river, and Slovakia is on your right. The two countries share the Danube for a 58-mile stretch, the border being the middle of the river. Vienna, Austria’s capital, is known as the “City of Music” and inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss. (FB,L,D)
Day 12 Vienna. (Tue.)
Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Vienna has much to offer: the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s cathedral, to name just a few of the sights. You do not rush through Vienna, you waltz, taking your time to savor each classic sight and sound. Shop in the Kärntnerstrasse and enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in a neighborhood café. An optional concert is available during your stay. (FB,L,D)
Day 13 Dürnstein-Melk. (Wed.)
Dürnstein, known for the magnificent baroque Stiftskirche with its blue façade, lies right in the heart of the Wachau wine region. Above town are the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, the King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Melk’s magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates the town from its commanding hill site and is one of Europe’s largest monasteries. The view from the terrace over the Danube and surrounding countryside is breathtaking! (FB,L,D)
Day 14 Linz-Passau, Germany. (Thu.)
Linz, Austria’s third-largest town, lies on both banks of the Danube and is an important industrial town and busy river port. An optional full-day excursion to Salzburg takes in the popular Sound of Music sights. Passau, ideally located at the confluence of the rivers Inn, Ilz and Danube, is a city of graceful arcades and cobblestone streets. St. Stephen’s Cathedral houses the world’s largest church organ with over 17,000 pipes. (FB,L,D)
Day 15 Regensburg. (Fri.)
Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. Architectural highlights include the Old Town Hall, the beautiful white and gold OLD CHAPEL, and Porta Pretoria–gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. The city is the capital of Upper Palatinate, a bustling university town and one of Bavaria’s cultural centers. It is here you will find Germany’s oldest restaurant, the 12th-century Alte Wurstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen). The Thurn und Taxis family, who until the second half of the 19th century had the monopoly on the German postal services, owns the impressive St. Emmerammus Abbey buildings making up the THURN UND TAXIS CASTLE. (FB,L,D)
Day 16 Nuremberg. (Sat.)
Although Nuremberg suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it was restored to its original style. Marvel at this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. Nuremberg’s traditions include famous Lebkuchen, toy making and metal working. (FB,L,D)
Day 17 Nuremberg (Disembarkation)-Prague, Czech Republic. (Sun.)
Cross the Czech border in the Bohemian Forest and head for Prague, the “Golden City.” (FB)
Day 18 - 19 Prague. (Mon. & Tue.)
Prague is a 1,000-year old city preserved in time. It straddles the Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires and pinnacles highlighting its skyline. Best-known treasures are the Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, once the envy of all of Europe, HRADCANY CASTLE, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Charles Bridge. Browse the shops for hand-cut crystal or art books. Mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the Vltava River. Your Cruise Director will have more suggestions for things to do. (BB daily)
Day 20 Prague. (Wed.)
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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| Oct 10 - Oct 29, 2007 | Call Us | $4538 | Call Us | Call Us | | Oct 12 - Oct 31, 2007 | Call Us | $4099 | Call Us | Call Us |
* 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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