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Grand Black Sea Cruise with Bucharest Extension - Reverse
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
WONE |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
River Cruise |
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Number of Days |
22 |
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Starting Price |
$4970 (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, Korcula, Linz, Melk, Nuremberg, Oltenita, Passau, Prague, Regensburg, Rousse, Svistov, Veliko Turnovo, Vienna |
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INCLUDED FEATURES
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 TARNOVO
Guided sightseeing; visit the Patriarch’s Church
ARBANASSI
Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity
BELGRADE
Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge Guided sightseeing; visit Kalemegdan Fortress
KALOCSA
Guided sightseeing; visit the Paprika Museum
BUDAPEST
Guided sightseeing; visit 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
MAIN-DANUBE CANAL
Cruise in the canal
NUREMBERG
Guided sightseeing
PRAGUE
Guided sightseeing; visit Hradcany Castle
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.
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
(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 “Paris of the East.”
Day 3 Bucharest–Oltenita
(Embarkation) (Sun.) Much recent history has taken place in Romania’s capital city. The 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. This afternoon, the crew of your vessel waits to welcome you aboard. (BB,D)
Day 4 Constanta, Black Sea Canal
(Mon.) On the Black Sea, Constanta is Romania’s most important commercial center. Interesting sights are the NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM and the PETER AND PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH. The 40-mile-long Black Sea Canal, the pride of communist achievement, was completed in 1984. (FB,L,D)
Day 5 Rousse, Bulgaria–Excursion to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi–Svistov
(Tue.) A comfortable ride away from Rousse, Bulgaria’s largest inland port, 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 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. 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 7 Belgrade
(Thu.) 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 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.) The Archbishop’s Palace and the Kalocsa Cathedral dominate the quiet town of Kalocsa, now best known for paprika and folklore art. Spanning the banks of the Danube is Budapest, the most cosmopolitan city in 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 , 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. Vienna 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, including Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Shop in the Kärntnerstrasse and enjoy Apfelstrudel in a neighborhood café. An optional concert is available during your stay. (FB,L,D)
Day 13 Dürnstein–Melk
(Wed.) Dürnstein lies right in the heart of the Wachau wine region. Above town are ruins of the castle where England’s King Richard the Lionheart 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. (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 home to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the world’s largest church organ with more than 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. It is here you will find Germany’s oldest restaurant, the 12th-century Alte Wurstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen). (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 its Gothic churches and patrician houses, and check out traditions like the 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)
Days 18-19 Prague
(Mon. and Tue.) 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)
Days 20-21 In the Path of Dracula—Transylvania excursion
A free day in Bucharest lets you explore this city known as “The Paris of the East.” A full-day excursion takes you to BRAN CASTLE of Dracula fame, built in 1377 and said 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 22 Prague
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
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| May 28 - Jun 18, 2008 | Call Us | $5270 | Call Us | N/A | | Jul 09 - Jul 30, 2008 | Call Us | $5270 | Call Us | N/A | | Aug 20 - Sep 10, 2008 | Call Us | $5370 | Call Us | N/A | | Oct 01 - Oct 22, 2008 | Call Us | $4970 | 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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